New & NoteworthyNew Municipal Web Sites, Features, Trends and Recent Discoveries
April-June 2007
Web Site Spotlights Great Moments in History
History buffs will love this web site - from audio and video clips of famous speeches to online ’exhibits’ showcasing America’s classics, holiday history, U.S. elections and more.... Continue
Most States ‘Need Assistance’ in Providing Special Education Services
An evaluation of the states’ performance when it comes to providing services to children age 3-21 with special needs reveals that 36 states “need assistance” in meeting the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.... Continue
Brookings Study Examines Aging Population Across the U.S.
This new report takes a look at the implications of the “graying of America” on housing, healthcare, social services, and cultural ammenities in many communiites across the country.... Continue
Innovative Map Sites Travel the Road to Sophistication
Map sites have come a long way, offering a variety of cutting-edge tools for personal use as well as business and government research.... Continue
AHA Comments on Medicare’s Proposed “Backdoor Budget Cuts”
The American Hospital Association recommends that Medicare transition to its severity-adjusted diagnosis-related groups classification system, and opposes proposed cuts to capital payments.... Continue
CensusScope Offers a Powerful Resource for Demographic Data
Online resource provides wide range of U.S. Census data in tables, charts, graphs, and more. A must-see web site for demographic statistics!... Continue
Naples Weathers a Woeful Housing Market, Fears an Infrastructure Overload
Sluggish real estate market in Naples, Florida coincides with controversy over plans to expand I-75, the area’s major thoroughfare.... Continue
Steady Passenger Traffic, High Customer Satisfaction Bode Well for McCarran International
First quarter passenger traffic at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport showed an increase from the same period one year ago - this following a banner year for McCarran in 2006.... Continue
Online Time Management Tools Can Reduce Stress, Increase Productivity
From customizable tools like online calendars and To Do lists to time management articles, advice and tips, the Internet offers many resources to help maximize productivity.... Continue
Unemployment Trend Looking Good for Billings, MT and Logan, UT
Tourism, healthcare and agriculture in Billings, and higher education in Logan contribute to the nation’s lowest unemployment rate in these two metro areas.... Continue
“The Bond Blogger” Promotes Discussion of Today’s Municipal News Stories
The Bond Buyer recently launched a blog that focuses on news impacting the municipal bond industry.... Continue
Census Data Allows for Comparison of State Government Employment Figures
Which state has the highest per capita employment when it comes to state corrections officers? State employment and payroll data, recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau provides for easy comparison among states, sectors and years.... Continue
NFMA, MuniNet Launch Joint Municipal Bond Gateway
The Municipal Bond Research Gateway - a joint project of MuniNet and the NFMA - is designed to provide convenient access to disclosure and other research materials for municipal bonds.... Continue
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