Muni Market Sees Activity Boost On May 5, 2016, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) released their summary statistics of the municipal securities market for the first quarter of 2016. MSRB is a private organization dedicated to protecting investors,...
Professional Organizations
2013 NFMA Awards Recognize Contributions to Municipal Bond Industry
The National Federation of Municipal Analysts (NFMA) handed out its annual industry awards at its Annual Conference, which was held in San Diego this past week. The awards are given to individuals or entities that “further the goals of the NFMA for the enhancement and...
State and Local Government Policy Organizations React to Fiscal Cliff Bill
How will the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA) - or, as some call it, the “Fiscal Cliff” bill - impact state and local governments? The reactions are just beginning to roll in, but the consensus appears to be that the answer remains to be...
The Fork in the Road: How a Local Government’s Approach to Fiscal Distress Can Determine Its Financial Future
Stockton, California may be the fiscally distressed municipality du jour, but it is certainly not alone in its financial struggles. What steps can a fiscally distressed local government take to avert financial crisis?
Detroit’s Troubled Finances Prompt State Review
State begins review of Detroit’s finances, while the Mayor wants to avoid the appointment of an emergency financial manager
Corporate Execs Weigh in on Economic Development Agency Marketing Efforts
Changes in tax laws, combined with the roller coaster economy, have many companies on the lookout for “greener pastures” in which to move or expand their business. In fact, nearly half of the respondents in a recent survey conducted by Development Counsellors...
Good News for State & Local Government Tax Revenues
Census Bureau releases quarterly state and local government tax collection data
National League of Cities’ Website Sports a New Look – and Enhanced Content
Redesigned website helps cities meet challenges, share successes, and advocate for change
Individual Income Tax: a Driving Force for Most States’ Finances
State income tax collections fluctuate with shifts in the economy
“100 Ideas” to Promote Better Government Performance
Goldwater Institute provides strategies to boost government performance in 2011