They also say using state debt to pay for the projects keeps the costs off of local budgets - and off of local property tax bills. (syracuse.com)
Schools must devote attention to all these needs while dealing with state and local budget cuts of a magnitude not seen for decades. (jackjenningsdc.com)
To alleviate some of the strain on local budgets, the federal government passed and implemented a large stimulus package, which included funds for school districts. (newyorkfed.org)