MuniNet Guide Archive
PPIC Examines California’s Fiscal Challenges
Policy institute sheds light on California infrastructure, economy
Guest Opinion: Do We Know How to Revive the U.S. Housing Market?
The U.S. housing market is nearing the bottom; do we know how to bring it back?
MuniNet Provides Updated School Data
Enrollment, demographic and contact information for schools now reflects the 2006-07 school year
Pensions, Privatization, Municipal Bankruptcy Top GASB Research Priorities
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board has a full agenda for 2009
California Continues to Carry Highest Foreclosure Risk
A dubious honor, indeed, California continues to top the list of states with the highest mortgage risk
Bond Buyer Recaps “Tumultuous” Year for Municipal Bond Market
Timeline highlights significant events of 2008 for municipal bond industry
Ruling Poised to Increase Transparency in Municipal Bond Market
EMMA to become the sole NRMSIR for municipal bond disclosure information
Census Reports Rise in State Government Jobs
Current economic volatility will make this trend one to watch
Good Report Cards Can Help Fund Students’ Education
Is paying students for earning good grades becoming a growing trend?
High Speed Rail: Linking the Midwest Economy
Cities should be accessible within a three-hour travel window, says Rick Harnish
Tides May Be Turning for Municipal Bond Calendar
Timing, competition, and market conditions drive municipal bond issuance
Enhanced Puerto Rico GDB Web Site Shines
Site now provides more information about Puerto Rico bonds, economy, and finances
Nevada Posts Biggest Percentage Gain in Education Jobs
Employment in the public education sector rose 35% in Nevada between 2002 and 2007
Update: Sites Report Results for State and Local Ballot Measures
Where can you turn for the best coverage of election results for state and local ballot measures?
The Foreclosure Crisis: Not All Markets Are the Same
Which local housing markets are weaker – or stronger – than national averages?
“Perfect Storm” Could Accelerate Privatization Trends
Amidst budget pressures, state and local governments are more apt to consider PPPs
Whitman, Quinn Share Insights at Women in Public Finance Conference
Speakers address economy, energy crisis, and challenges faced by women in politics, government, and municipal finance
More State and Local Input Could Help Housing Markets
It’s time to strengthen the roles that state supervision and local production should play in the housing industry
Bailouts and Financial Crises: Read All About It
News portal is an excellent resource for updated info on the ever-changing developments in the financial markets
Hurricane Ike Wreaks Havoc on Galveston, Houston Area Schools
Extensive damage leads to indefinite closures for area schools, affecting hundreds of thousands of area students
Court Approves Vallejo Bankruptcy Filing
An update to our interview with Attorney Jim Spiotto, who shares his insights on Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy
Mortgage Crisis Threatens Municipal Credit Quality in Some Areas
Mike Ross of Morgan Keegan discusses the impact of lower property and assessed values on municipal credit quality
Concentrated Poverty Rates Rise in Midwest and Northeast
Brookings report examines changing demographics of low-income workers
Population Shifts, Real Estate Changes Threaten Local Tax Bases
Finding remedies for a weakened housing sector will be the key to preserving communities.
Vallejo Bankruptcy Filing Garners Attention in Municipal Finance Circles
As the courts consider Vallejo’s request for Chapter 9 protection, will other municipalities follow suit?