MuniNet Guide Archive
Coalition Advocates Immigration Reform
Immigration reform is key to economic recovery, group says
New! Municipal Bond Issues by State
MuniNet adds state links to Municipal Bond Calendar
Fun with History: U.S. Constitution Center
September 17 marks the 223rd anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution
A Closer Look at Charter School Financing
Roughly 300 charter schools have accessed the tax-exempt market
U.S. Housing Markets Ripe for Recovery
Local solutions could stimulate recovery in U.S. housing markets
Alaska Economy Cruising Along
Several economic indicators bode well for the State of Alaska
Per Pupil Expenditures Continue to Rise
Instruction-related costs comprise more than 60 percent of per pupil expenditures in public schools
Stressed out in Vegas
Which cities top this year’s list of most stressful places to live?
Recession Impacts Personal Income across U.S.
In 2009, personal income fell in 223 metro areas, climbed in 134
State Public Pension Systems: A Reversible Crisis?
Some state public pension funds are faring better than others. How does your state rank?
Can I Afford to Live Here? Tool Lends Tranparency to Transportation Costs
Transportation costs are a key factor in determining housing affordability
Deflation: Implications for the Municipal Bond Market
How deflation could affect municipal bond issuers and investors alike
MSRB Website Helps Promote “Fair and Efficient” Municipal Bond Market
Revamped website is laden with content for municipal bond investors, dealers and issuers
Case Study: Bringing Jobs to a Redeveloped Downtown
Village of Skokie builds a sophisticated urban center to compete for higher paying jobs
Municipal Bankruptcy Remains “Last Resort” Despite Troubled Economy
Municipalities must prove insolvency in order to file for Chapter 9 protection
MuniNet Launches Effort to Identify State Investor Relations Content
New “Finance†tab includes links to investor relations content and CAFRs
Cities: Repositioning for Economic Recovery
Economic crisis can bring opportunity for cities to “resetâ€
Citizens Go Online to Learn about “the Business of Government”
How are governments spending money? Citizens go online to find out.
U.S. Housing Markets to 2050: Price is Out, Place is In
A new paradigm is shaping the way we think about U.S. residential housing markets
Recalibrating the Municipal Bond Rating Scale
Two of the three major bond rating agencies make changes to municipal bond rating scale
Private Prisons Could Help Ease State Budget Woes
Increased use of private correctional facilities could help relieve overcrowding – and overspending
Transportation Costs Impact Housing Affordability
Is a house in the far suburbs really more affordable than one in the city?
Airport Cities Drive Local Economic Development
The Aerotropolis concept is taking off, leading to economic growth for many cities.
MuniNet Guide Top Picks – February 2010
A sampling of editor’s picks for outstanding municipal-related websites of the month
When Student and Teacher Dropout Rates Intersect
Students aren’t the only dropouts in many high-poverty urban school districts