2012 Expert’s RoundtableLeading industry professionals share their insights on issues affecting today’s cities, states and regions
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?… Continue
The Rise, Fall, and Future of Not-for-Profit Hospital Debt Issuance
Debt issuance in the not-for-profit hospital sector continued its decline in 2011; will the trend continue in 2012?… Continue
The Road to Infrastructure Improvement Is Paved with Public Support
Interview with Dr. David Ellis, who explains why effectively communicating transportation issues to the public plays such an key role in funding infrastructure improvement projects… Continue
Public Sector Employment Continues Downward Slope
Recession has spelled trouble for state and local government jobs, which continue to steadily decline… Continue
Bus Rapid Transit Heads into the Fast Lane in Chicago
Bus rapid transit could complement existing transit options - and promote community development - in Chicago… Continue
Post-Disaster Economic Development Strategies Help Rebuild Communities
How federal, state and local agencies can join forces to help rebuild towns… Continue
Timing of Proposed Changes in Pension Reporting Coincidental
Interview addresses GASB’s proposed changes to accounting standards for public pensions… Continue
State and Local Government Credits Weather the Economic Storm
Municipal bond credit quality impacted by inherent strengths and vulnerabilities… Continue
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