Unfunded mandates were once a constant source of friction between the states and their local governments, but today the tension is less because most states provide adequate funds to pay for the mandates.

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Unfunded mandates are still a source of tension between states and local governments as many mandates are not fully funded by the states, causing financial strain on the local level.

Unfunded Mandates Were Once a Constant Source of Friction Between