Unfunded mandates were once a source of friction between the states and their local governments, but states now pay most of the costs associated with mandated policies that affect local governments.

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Unfunded mandates continue to be a source of tension between state and local governments, as states often pass laws or policies that require local governments to perform certain actions without providing the necessary funding to cover the costs.

Unfunded Mandates Were Once a Source of Friction Between the States