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In the U.S., Biggest States Are Hot, While Biggest Cities Are Not

demographic shifts
population shifts
small towns
big cities

U.S. population shifts favor big states but smaller cities - second article in a series, “What the U.S. Census is telling us about millennial America”… Continue

Newark’s Economic Revival - Interview with Lyneir Richardson, CEO, Brick City Development

Lyneir Richardson, CEO, Brick City Development Corporation

After years of disinvestment and deterioration, Newark is rebuilding its economy - and it’s coming back stronger than ever.… Continue

MuniNet Guide Top Picks - Demographics

population trends
population shift
demographic trends

Demographic trends are dynamic and can impact social and economic trends. MuniNet Guide identifies several top-notch resources for demographic data and analysis.… Continue

2010 Census Winners and Losers: U.S. Mega-States and How They Got that Way

mega-states
largest U.S. states

The ten largest states in the U.S. are in a class of their own… Continue

Which Municipal Bond Sectors are Fastest, Slowest to Complete Financial Audits?

municipal financial audit
audit municipal bond issuers

Second annual study examines timing of municipal audits, finding room for improvement… Continue

GIS Serves the Public in More Ways than Meets the Eye

GIS
GPS
map

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can help transportation, education, and other urban planning efforts… Continue

A Perspective: Five Local Steps to Solving the National Mortgage Mess

Community-based programs could help repair local housing markets… Continue

Innovations in Public Safety Technology

emergency management
technology
police
fire rescue

Technologies enhance public safety agencies’ ability to serve and protect… Continue

MuniNet Guide Top Picks - July 2011

Top Picks
MuniNet Guide Top Picks
MuniNetGuide Top Picks

Our monthly selection of websites that stand out among their peers… Continue

Pension Concerns Run Deep

pension 
public pension
retirement

Public and private sector employees alike are worried about their financial future upon retirement… Continue

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New & Noteworthy

Illinois Tollway Drivers Help Finance Roadway Improvements

Illinois Tollway
toll rates
Move Illinois

The Illinois Tollway’s $12 billion capital improvement plan aims to create a state-of-the-art 21st century highway system; drivers chip in to pay the costs… Continue

Austin’s Municipal Website Redesign Surpasses “Impressive”

Austin, TX
Austin website redesign
Austin web site

Austin’s recently redesigned website, even in beta form, is state-of-the-art, and should be noted by any municipality considering an upgrade of its website.… Continue

Help Wanted in South Dakota

jobs in South Dakota
South Dakota Wins
workforce development

South Dakota seeks to narrow its employment gap with a statewide workforce development initiative: South Dakota Wins… Continue

MuniNet Medley: 12/7/11 - GASB, Scarsdale, Marlins Stadium, Florida Hospital Districts

GASB’s new proposal for state local governments, Scarsdale, Marlins stadium, special hospital districts in Florida… Continue

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