New & NoteworthyNew Municipal Web Sites, Features, Trends and Recent Discoveries
January-March 2009
Population Shifts Reflect Cities’ Vitality
MuniNet recently updated and enhanced its demographic data for cities… Continue
New Municipal Bond Insurer Aims to Carve its Niche by Going Back to Basics
Exclusive dedication to municipal and infrastructure issues recaptures original business model of bond insurance… Continue
America’s Infrastructure on the Brink of Failing Grades
Just in: ASCE Report Card gives low marks to America’s roads, bridges, transportation networks… Continue
Educational Attainment Statistics Reveal Regional Differences
Which states and metro areas carry the largest percentage of college-educated residents?… Continue
PPIC Examines California’s Fiscal Challenges
Policy institute sheds light on California infrastructure, economy… Continue
MuniNet Provides Updated School Data
Enrollment, demographic and contact information for schools now reflects the 2006-07 school year… Continue
California Continues to Carry Highest Foreclosure Risk
A dubious honor, indeed, California continues to top the list of states with the highest mortgage risk… Continue
Bond Buyer Recaps “Tumultuous” Year for Municipal Bond Market
Timeline highlights significant events of 2008 for municipal bond industry… Continue
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