Big Cities Are Running Deficits. Can States Help Them Balance the Books? – Governing

"Cities have also had little success convincing state leaders to provide help as local challenges become more acute. Last year, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker firmly rejected Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s request for more than $1 billion in additional funds for the city’s school system, which is facing a significant fiscal crisis. ... These examples may be an early sign that history is repeating: States tend to address their own fiscal challenges in part by limiting support for local governments."