Reletter
Artwork for Long Story Short

The world of government taxes and spending is weird and complicated. I explain it all here--in tasty and easily digestible bites. (Opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer.)

Platform
Substack
PricingFreemiumPublishesWeekly
Issues372Founded5 years agoLast Issue2 days ago
Active

Read this Newsletter

lizfarmer.substack.com
Artwork for Long Story Short

Latest Issues

What happens when voters decide what they’d give up for lower taxes?

Photo by Ernie Journeys on Unsplash

With housing, insurance and other everyday expenses eating into household budgets, there’s no shortage of pressure on lawmakers to cut taxes. Property taxes are an easy target and it’s no wonder that thi...

2 days ago
6
4

How does a classroom get to 110 degrees?

Photo by Keren Fedida on Unsplash

When we talk about school funding, most of us are thinking about investing in the people within public schools. But I was recently reminded during a Public Money Pod episode recording that more than 20% of...

16 days ago
1

110-Degree Classrooms: How Building Maintenance Shapes Student Outcomes, with Jackie Nowicki

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Jackie Nowicki, Director in the Education, Workforce, and Income Security team at the U.S. Government Accountability Office, to discuss GAO’s new report on school facilities. We discuss the scale o...

19 days ago

How many governors will ride in on a blue wave?

Get more from Liz Farmer in the Substack app

Available for iOS and Android

Get the app

a month ago
5
1

Authentic citizen engagement in local budgeting with Joe Snyder

This week, we're joined by Joe Snyder, CFO of Rochester Hills, Michigan, to talk about what happens when citizen engagement moves from less frequent public hearings to a year-round digital portal. We discuss the city's AI budget assistant,...

a month ago

Key Facts

Contact Information
Newsletter Author
Number of Subscribers
Find out how many people subscribe to this newsletter.

Audience Metrics

Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Long Story Short.

SubscribersEngagement67Monthly Web Visits
Accepts SponsorsEstimated Cost per Ad

Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Liz Farmer

    Liz Farmer is an award-winning writer and expert in municipal finance.

  • Jared Walczak

    Jared Walczak is president of Walczak Policy Consulting and a Senior Fellow at the Tax Foundation. He is also a member of the faculty of IPT, serves on the state tax advisory board of ISPL, and contributes to Tax Notes State magazine.

  • David Mitchell
  • Alan Greenblatt

    Longtime journalist supporting First Amendment rights

  • Carl Davis
  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I access the email archive for Long Story Short?

    You can find recent issues that have been published by Long Story Short on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.

    How many subscribers does Long Story Short have?

    To see how many people subscribe to Long Story Short, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.

    How can I advertise in Long Story Short?

    Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Long Story Short as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.

    Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.

    How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Long Story Short?

    Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.

    To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Long Story Short using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.

    How can I find newsletters related to Long Story Short?

    Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Long Story Short. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.

    How do I contact Long Story Short?

    Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.