Economy

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Report: Counties prioritize health programs, human services with Rescue Fund spending

Having borne the fiscal weight of the pandemic since it was first realized last March, it’s...

Report: Seven ways county governments play a key role in equalizing economic mobility

Among the most fundamental tenants of Americanism is the belief that anyone can achieve...

Resettlement in the heartland? Expanding our thinking about “managed retreat”

While current predictions now put millions of Americans at risk from sea level rise by or even...

PRIVATIZATION/Book examines outsourcing pros and cons

From solid waste pickup to charter schools, privatization has invaded every service that falls under the local government umbrella. Now one of the phenomenon’s

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

Report: Counties prioritize health programs, human services with Rescue Fund spending

Report: Seven ways county governments play a key role in equalizing economic mobility

Resettlement in the heartland? Expanding our thinking about “managed retreat”

PRIVATIZATION/Book examines outsourcing pros and cons

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

WHITE PAPERS

Building a Smarter City

10+ Reports You Need to Make Better Decisions and Take Action

IPAWS Emergency Notification Helps Bring Home Missing Family Member

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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