This year, the dysfunction in our state governance became
painfully evident as the Legislature and governor adopted budget
after budget that failed to meet the test of responsibility in
the eyes of…
Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the federal
government is providing a way for cities to issue taxable Build
America Bonds and Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds,
which…
Even in these difficult financial times, local agencies are
undertaking a wide range of activities that promote
sustainability. Regardless of the reason behind the activities,
they have one thing…
Good times come and go. How can cities best position themselves
to weather the bad times? One city’s approach involves having a
fiscal-health contingency plan in place so it doesn’t face…
The stresses that can result in the drastic step of filing for
bankruptcy protection are currently affecting many
municipalities, but filing for Chapter 9 protection should be
considered a last…
