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Government Services
6/22/18

With Supreme Court punting on gerrymandering, states must act

Commentary: Thomas W. Ross

The onus for action is on the states to stop gerrymandering for political purposes and to end its destructive impact on our democracy ...
Public Service
5/29/18

Is 'Innovocracy' Hurting the Public Sector?

Commentary: Barrett and Greene

Tom Shack took over the Massachusetts comptroller’s office and recognized a big issue.
Public Finance
4/24/18

Why the Muni Market Should Embrace Florida's Digital Data Revolution

Commentary: Marc Joffe, William Glasgall

One reason for the reduced reliance on accounting ratio analysis in the municipal bond market is the relative lack of availability of standardized data ...
Government Services
4/2/18

In Government Procurement, Buying Local Is Popular. But Is It Beneficial?

Commentary: Barrett and Greene

Rita Ferguson is president and co-founder of a 37-year-old specialty concrete company, G&F ...
Public Finance
3/8/18

California's Budget Grades Show Conflict Between Today’s Costs, Yesterday’s Promises

Commentary: William Glasgall

After California’s sale of $2.2 billion in general obligation debt on Tuesday, the lean days of a decade ago, when the Golden State paid ...
Financial Regulation
3/2/18

Core Principles for Getting Financial Reform Right

Commentary: Gaurav Vasisht

Almost eight years after passage of the landmark Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, an examination of post-crisis ...
Public Finance
2/27/18

Retirement Experts to New Government Employees: Think for Yourself

Commentary: Barrett and Greene

When politicians talk about pensions, it’s usually about the enormous weight ...
Public Finance
2/5/18

It's the Money, Stupid

Commentary: Barrett and Greene

With 2017 firmly behind us and 2018 newly underway, it’s a good time to look to the ...
Government Services
1/22/18

The Costs of Shutdown: Beyond the Balance Sheet

Commentary: Peter Morrissey

As the government shutdown of 2018 moves to its first full week, we have been treated to a fun parade of articles and commentary tallying up ...

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