MuniNet Guide Archive
Housing Bubble Winners
Cities on the post-bubble growth frontier – plus, the emergence of a buyer’s market pecking order
Tending to America’s Infrastructure
America’s roads, bridges, water systems and schools are in need of attention and repair after decades of use.
MuniNet Guide Top Picks – January 2010
A sampling of editor’s picks for outstanding municipal-related websites of the month
Volcano Awareness Month Promotes Education and Preparedness
Volcanoes can pose a risk to property, public infrastructure, and human lives.
Migration Patterns in the U.S. Reveal Change
Economy, housing market, disasters contributed to state population shifts
Trend toward Transparency in State Government Finance
Oregon is the most recent state to launch a website devoted to transparency in government spending
Higher Municipal Bond Issuance Predicted for 2010
In its Municipal Bond Forecast for 2010, Loop Capital Markets projects $435 billion of new bond issues
MuniNet Guide Top Picks – December 2009
A sampling of editor’s picks for outstanding municipal-related websites of the month
“Best Peforming Cities” Survive Negative Effects of the Economic Downturn
Annual index ranks metro areas on their ability to create and sustain jobs
Public School Enrollment and Expenditures Expected to Increase through 2018
Per-pupil expenditures also expected to rise – budget challenges aside
Build America Bonds Added to Municipal Bond Calendar
MuniNetGuide now includes BABs and other taxable issues on weekly list of municipal bond sales
A Guest Perspective: Housing the Next 120 Million Americans – What Has to Change
Rapid U.S. population growth expected to fuel strong housing demand
Public Employee Retirement Systems Still Rely on Stocks – But Less
State and local government employee retirement funds still heavily invested in stocks
MuniNet Guide Top Picks – November 2009
A sampling of editor’s picks for outstanding municipal-related websites of the month
Michigan’s Financial Crisis Creates Financial Woes for Cities
Many local governments in Michigan struggle as state faces dire financial crisis
California’s Economic Crisis: An Optimistic Prognosis
Report points to California’s strong economic fundamentals and positive business climate
Municipal Bonds: Disclosure-on-Demand
Shaping the future of municipal bond disclosure by providing official statements on demand
State and Local Government Job Market: Coping with the Recession
A current perspective on public sector employment trends
Conference Guide Lists Seminars, Workshops for Municipal Professionals
Several conferences on the horizon for professionals in state and local government, municipal bonds
Top Ten U.S. Cities for Business Relocation
These cities show promising population and employment trends, attractive lifestyle reputation, and more
Map Tool Compares Student Performance Measures by State
Interactive map feature ranks student test scores in math, reading, science, and writing
Conferences Maintain their Merit
Face-to-face meetings offer unique benefits that improve productivity and efficiency
Fiscal Policy Space Affords Cities Greater Control of Economic Destiny
Strategies cities can consider to meet economic challenges depends on policy space
The Citizen Participation Gap: Can the Internet Help?
Will the Internet change the role of socio-economic factors in determining civic involvement?
Is Privatization the Answer?
State and local governments are seeking ways to cut costs and improve service delivery