ICMA issues an RFP for the development of a policy issue white paper: Striking a Balance - Matching the Services Offered by Local Governments with the Revenue Realities

The allocation of the D-Block with funding for the network build out ensures that America’s public safety officers will have the infrastructure they need to operate in today’s advanced technological climate.

A group of organizations representing the interests of state and local governments has released a fact sheet targeting misconceptions in state and local finance.

This report describes the economic conditions and budgeting practices that can lead to significant budgetary challenges. It also reviews options available to local and state governments and the federal government for addressing such financial difficulty.

Meaningful pension changes under way at state and local levels; federal intervention is unwarranted.

In his ongoing column, Bob Bland, professor and chair of the department of public administration, University of North Texas, discusses the principles of public finance, and the three pillars of tax policy.