Professional Organizations

Striving for Online Excellence – Part 1: Function

Feb 8, 2006 | Citizen Participation & Research - County/Local Organizations, Citizen Participation & Research - General Sites, Employment/Human Resources, Maps, Municipal Bond Market News/Research, Professional Organizations

Increasing government accountability, educating citizens, and providing financial disclosure are among the key functions of today’s best municipal web sites. This first installment in MuniNet Guide’s “Striving for Online Excellence” three-part series examines these and other objectives of top-notch state, county and local government sites.

Online Budget Features Increase Accountability for Spokane Government

Nov 15, 2005 | Citizen Participation & Research - County/Local Organizations, Municipal Finance - General, Professional Organizations

Spokane’s online budget tools increase government accountability and can help citizens better understand its financial straits.

California Votes Against Change; Schwarzenegger Accepts Defeat

Nov 8, 2005 | Citizen Participation & Research - State Organizations, Economic Development - General Sites, Hot Topics - California Crisis, Professional Organizations

Voters in California went to the polls on November 8, 2005 to cast their decision on eight statewide ballot measures.

Wisconsin Empowers Local Government, Road Management

Oct 30, 2005 | Municipal Bond Disclosure, Professional Organizations

Wisconsin has developed a new technology that empowers local government to monitor and report road conditions.

Louisiana Recovery Authority Coordinates State Rebuilding Efforts

Oct 29, 2005 | Citizen Participation & Research - County/Local Organizations, Hot Topics - Hurricanes & Natural Disasters, Professional Organizations

Louisiana Recovery Authority is planning and coordinating for the state’s rebuildng efforts in response to hurricane damage.

States and Municipal Debt

Oct 14, 2005 | Cities, Towns & Villages, Citizen Participation & Research - General Sites, Municipal Finance - General, Professional Organizations

The U.S. Census Bureau publishes a wealth of municipal debt information for state and local governments every five years. The latest census ocurred in 2002.

Phila.gov Site Offers Convenience, Handy Tools

Mar 29, 2005 | Melange - Municipal, Professional Organizations

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wins MuniNetGuide’s Top Pick award in 2005 for its convenience and up-to-date content.