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How Do State Portals Stack Up on Transparency?
Posted By: Ryan Holeywell | March 16, 2011
In a new report, Texas and Kentucky get high marks, while Maine is criticized for lack of transparency.
Categories: View , Finance , Technology

Despite Falling Revenue, Counties Aren't Raising Taxes
Posted By: Ryan Holeywell | March 7, 2011
Just 15 percent have raised property tax rates. Instead, they're cutting services and cutting personnel.
Categories: View , Finance

Outlook 2011: Improved Economy, But Struggles Remain
Posted By: Ryan Holeywell | February 2, 2011
Economist Mark Zandi told GOVERNING's Outlook conference that GDP is growing, but that doesn't mean state and local governments will be able to increase expenditures.
Categories: View , Feds , Finance , Governing Events
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Outlook 2011: States Brace for Toughest Year Yet
Posted By: Zach Patton | February 1, 2011
At GOVERNING's annual Outlook conference, states' looming 2012 budget crisis took center stage, but Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley offered advice for making smart fiscal decisions.
Categories: Feds , Finance , Governing Events
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The Economic Recovery: Is There An End in Sight?
Posted By: Andy Kim | October 19, 2010
The recession has been officially over for a year now, so when will we be back to normal? One way to look at it is to compare it to catching and recovering from a cold.
Categories: Economic Development , Finance , Public Workforce

Harrisburg Edges Closer to Bankruptcy
Posted By: Tod Newcombe | September 2, 2010
The city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, moved closer to bankruptcy after announcing it is broke and will miss a bond payment.
Categories: View , Finance , Management

Budget Cuts Hit State Libraries
Posted By: Tod Newcombe | August 23, 2010
Public libraries aren't the only ones being targeted by budget cuts. State libraries, which serve as resources to legislatures and executives, are also just as vulnerable.
Categories: View , Finance

Do Sin Taxes Pay?
Posted By: John Buntin | May 21, 2010
Cigarette and alcohol taxes should be higher. Soda taxes are a good idea too.
Categories: Finance , Politics

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