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Small communities, big problems and scrappy solutions
These small governments developed resourceful and cost-effective approaches to meet some of their biggest challenges.
Mar 24
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Mark Funkhouser
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3 takeaways from the SEC’s new climate disclosure rule
The rule applies to the corporate market but it leaves breadcrumbs for potential disclosure rules for governments.
Mar 17
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Liz Farmer
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A different way to think about slow growth communities
We often define economic development success in terms of growth rate. But growing slowly might be a better strategy.
Mar 10
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Liz Farmer
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February 2024
How the decline of local news is costing us
Less accountability--or even the perception of it--can make government borrowing more expensive.
Feb 24
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Liz Farmer
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3 issues to watch in a landmark year for government financial data
The SEC will soon propose rules for the Financial Data Transparency Act. Here’s what government stakeholders should keep in mind.
Feb 18
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Liz Farmer
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Saving distressed cities from themselves
Virginia’s proposed law for fiscally distressed cities takes an aggressive stance.
Feb 11
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Liz Farmer
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The three-year fight over who's in charge of a bankrupt city
A 'definitive' ruling this week in Pennsylvania means Chester's financial recovery plan can finally move forward.
Feb 4
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Liz Farmer
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January 2024
3 takeaways from the public sector hiring spree
And some predictions about what's next.
Jan 28
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Liz Farmer
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‘Risk addicted’ pension systems?
Public pensions are taking on more high-risk, high-reward investments.
Jan 20
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Liz Farmer
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When states take over horseracing tracks
States spend billions on the racing industry. Why not just take the whole thing over?
Jan 13
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Liz Farmer
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School district budget deficits are everywhere
Even when a fiscal cliff is in plain sight, it can be hard to avoid. Here’s why.
Jan 6
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Liz Farmer
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Happy New Year!
An announcement, anniversary discounts, and (of course) a GIF.
Jan 5
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Liz Farmer
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