2012 Expert’s RoundtableLeading industry professionals share their insights on issues affecting today’s cities, states and regions
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
Individual Income Tax: a Driving Force for Most States’ Finances
State income tax collections fluctuate with shifts in the economy… Continue
The Aging of America: Are We Prepared for the Demographic Shift?
The economic implications of aging demographics hit home as first round of baby boomers turn 65… Continue
Identifying a Cyclical vs. Structural Budget Imbalance
Not all state and local budget imbalances are alike… Continue
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