MuniNet Guide Archive
Identifying a Cyclical vs. Structural Budget Imbalance
Not all state and local budget imbalances are alike
Impressive U.S. Home Sales Indicate a Sensible Start for Real Estate Recovery
Despite increasing sales, lack of federal stimulus to home ownership sector continues to depress prices
U.S. Census Begins Release of 2010 State Population Data
State redistricting data will be issued throughout the first quarter of 2011
Class Size Restrictions Vary by State
Student-teacher ratios often determined by state limits on class size
New Year … New Job?
See which states – and which sectors – offer the best job prospects for 2011
Govistics Provides Window on Government Spending
How are state and local governments spending their taxpayer dollars?
Towns to Lenders: We’re Your Partners
Municipalities and lenders can join forces to benefit from post-bubble housing market
Addressing State Budget Shortfalls: A Balancing Act
In order to avoid having to make drastic cuts, states need to increase revenues
State Government Revenue Drops by 30 Percent
Revenues decreased, while general expenditures rose by 3 percent in 2009
Increased Access to Municipal Codes = More Educated Citizens
Biggest changes in municipal codification industry involve delivery of content
Harrisburg: Declaring Fiscal Distress Paves Road for Recovery
City will receive assistance under PA’s Municipalities Financial Recovery Act
MuniNet Guide Top Picks – Investor Relations for State Municipal Bond Issuers
These state websites emerge as leaders in providing municipal bond investor relations content
“100 Ideas” to Promote Better Government Performance
Goldwater Institute provides strategies to boost government performance in 2011
Chief Financial Officers Feel the Fiscal Stress of Cities
How today’s CFOs cope with the mounting stress associated with their jobs
So You Think You “Know Your Cities?”
Enter to win a copy of Roadside Americana!
Poverty Rate Estimates Help Determine Education Funding
Which counties had the highest and lowest poverty rates for school-age children in 2009?
Green Cities Spend More Now to Save More Later
Sustainability initiatives can benefit both the environment and the local economy
Sharing Cost of Public Employee Health Insurance Could Ease Budget Gaps
Increasing employee contribution could decrease burden on municipalities’ coffers
Municipal Parking Facilities Buck National Trend
Faring better than private parking operators, municipal parking facilities saw increase in revenue
2010 Mid-Term Election Coverage Guide
These resources can help sort through 2010 election results, including ballot measures
Study Examines Municipal Audit Turnaround Time
How long does it take for municipal entities to produce annual audit reports?
Food for Thought: Closing the Gap in Supermarket Access
Many low- and moderate-income residents lack access to local supermarkets
Five States Dominate U.S. Foreclosure Activity
Third quarter foreclosure data reveals concentration in CA, FL, AZ, IL and MI
U.S. High Speed Rail on Track to Becoming a Reality
High speed passenger and high performing freight rail systems could buoy U.S. economy
Trends in Airport Finance: What’s on the Radar?
Airport finances strained by recession … Can we turn this plane around?