Economy

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Drawn-out Congressional debt ceiling debate could have negative implications for cities

An ongoing debate in Washington, D.C. about increasing the amount of money the nation’s...

Three ways cities can support a modern workforce

The U.S. workforce is changing. In 2020, millions of American workers were thrust into an...

Reporting requirements for the American Rescue Plan Act money—what cities and counties should consider

Funding provided through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provides communities with an...

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/Comparisons aid local jurisdictions

Local governments and professional associations are taking a renewed interest in performance measurement systems. Nowhere is that more evident than in

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/Group sets disclosure guidelines

Adequate disclosure in the municipal securities market remains a major issue for the National Federation of Municipal Analysts (NFMA), an organization

Garnering BID support

States have varying requirements in the amount of business community approval needed for BID formation. However, all BID supporters want to ensure that

Minneapolis

The Wilensky Salvage Yard in Minneapolis had been used for auto parts salvage and disposal for 50 years. Although city officials were aware of significant

Chicago gets a little bovine intervention

Chicago residents have welcomed 300 “udderly” surprising additions to the downtown area with the “Cows on Parade” public art exhibition. It may seem odd,

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/Saving money on energy costs

The way energy is bought, sold and delivered in the United States is changing dramatically. And as it changes, state governments are emerging as the new

Minneapolis tests prototype mulching mower

In 1990, when the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation department was offered the opportunity to test a prototype mulching mower by Toro, District Maintenance

AWWARF announces research projects

The American Water Works Research Foundation Board of Trustees has selected 53 projects worth $9.1 million for 1997 funding. The board approved $6.6 million

Entitlements test legislative resolve

Dependence on entitlement programs is dragging down federal, state and local budgets and could result in irreparable harm if left unchecked.But reforming

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Economy

Highlights

Drawn-out Congressional debt ceiling debate could have negative implications for cities

Three ways cities can support a modern workforce

Reporting requirements for the American Rescue Plan Act money—what cities and counties should consider

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/Comparisons aid local jurisdictions

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/Group sets disclosure guidelines

Garnering BID support

Minneapolis

Chicago gets a little bovine intervention

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/Saving money on energy costs

Minneapolis tests prototype mulching mower

AWWARF announces research projects

Entitlements test legislative resolve

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State of Public Sourcing – Back to Business: Fast and Focused

2021 Government Consumer Payments Insight Report

Philadelphia Evolves: How Technology is Driving Procurement Modernization

Events

Podcast

Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina

Young Leaders Episode 3 – Shannon Hardin – City Council President, Columbus, Ohio

Young Leaders Episode 2 – Christian Williams – Development Services Planner, Goodyear, Ariz.

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