State laws that limit local fiscal authority to raise and spend revenue...

State laws that limit local fiscal authority to raise and spend revenue—known as tax and expenditure limits (TELs)—force local governments to turn to alternative forms of revenue generation, which often means fines and fees. Research shows that people of color and residents who have low income are disproportionately affected by fines and fees, which can “affect credit scores, plunge families into debt, result in loss of a driver’s license, or lead to incarceration”—all outcomes that negatively affect health. Read more from Watts, MH, Michel, KH. Equitable Enforcement to Achieve Health Equity: An Introductory Guide for Policymakers and Practitioners. ChangeLab Solutions. July 2020. https://www.changelabsolutions.org/product/equitable-enforcement-achieve-health-equity.