Timothy LittleBudget Battles: An Uncertain Future for U.S. Public SchoolsEnd of Federal COVID aid, universal voucher programs, and declining enrollment are among fiscal challenges facing school districts.6 min read·Feb 5, 2024----
Timothy LittleHigher Education in Crisis: Financial Realities Require Urgent ReformsHigher education is facing a challenging period as declining enrollments force schools to make difficult decisions.7 min read·Aug 14, 2023--18--18
Timothy LittlePolitics and Values: How Gen Z Might Influence Demographic TrendsPolitical polarization and restrictive abortion access could lead younger generations to cluster into communities that share their beliefs.7 min read·Jul 24, 2023----
Timothy LittleConsequences of New York State’s 2024 Budget on New York CityNew York State’s fiscal 2024 budget is a mixed bag for New York City and may signal more trouble ahead in city and state relations.5 min read·May 8, 2023----
Timothy LittleSuburbs Over Cities: Housing Shortages Push Millennials OutGrowing affordability crisis in cities led by lack of housing options.6 min read·May 1, 2023--9--9
Timothy LittleIncreasing Number of Asylum Seekers in New York City Requires Federal and State SupportA look at the fiscal implications of New York City sheltering and providing services for tens of thousands of asylum seekers.5 min read·Apr 10, 2023----
Timothy LittleWest Virginia’s Own “Kansas Experiment”West Virginia approved a 21.25% income tax reduction, with more in subsequent years, but it will unlikely spur substantial growth.6 min read·Mar 20, 2023----
Timothy LittlePublic Transit Isn’t a Public Good Until We Fund It Like OneTransit too often is treated like a business. But as life post-pandemic changes, now is the time to reassess transit funding.6 min read·Mar 6, 2023----
Timothy LittleWaning Federal Aid and 2024 State BudgetsAs state Governors propose their fiscal 2024 and 2024–2025 budgets, we are starting to see how waning Federal aid may become problematic.4 min read·Feb 21, 2023----
Timothy LittleI Asked ChatGPT How to Address New York MTA’s Revenue ShortfallThe MTA needs over $600 million this year, and over $1 billion in subsequent years, to address its post-pandemic ridership declines.5 min read·Feb 6, 2023----