New & NoteworthyNew Municipal Web Sites, Features, Trends and Recent Discoveries
October-December 2009
Higher Municipal Bond Issuance Predicted for 2010
In its Municipal Bond Forecast for 2010, Loop Capital Markets projects $435 billion of new bond issues… Continue
“Best Peforming Cities” Survive Negative Effects of the Economic Downturn
Annual index ranks metro areas on their ability to create and sustain jobs… Continue
Build America Bonds Added to Municipal Bond Calendar
MuniNetGuide now includes BABs and other taxable issues on weekly list of municipal bond sales… Continue
Public Employee Retirement Systems Still Rely on Stocks - But Less
State and local government employee retirement funds still heavily invested in stocks… Continue
California’s Economic Crisis: An Optimistic Prognosis
Report points to California’s strong economic fundamentals and positive business climate… Continue
Municipal Bonds: Disclosure-on-Demand
Shaping the future of municipal bond disclosure by providing official statements on demand… Continue
Conference Guide Lists Seminars, Workshops for Municipal Professionals
Several conferences on the horizon for professionals in state and local government, municipal bonds… Continue
Map Tool Compares Student Performance Measures by State
Interactive map feature ranks student test scores in math, reading, science, and writing… Continue
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