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Snap Shot of a City-York, Pennsylvania
In our efforts to publish information that helps municipal decision makers make more informed decisions and lead their communities more effectively, we are going to drill down o...
Read More>>Accounting for Post Employment: Liabilities for Municipalities
That approaching wave of pension debt is a lot bigger than it looks. While the State struggles to get a handle on this, unfunded post retirement plans for school districts and m...
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Ensuring Municipal Solvency
Listen to and watch a compelling conversation on the future of State and Municipal finances.
Read More>>Reforming Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid are arguably the most explosive aspects of the National Debt Commission's Plan that will have the most profound effect upon the finances of the States and ...
Read More>>The Essense: The National Debt Commission Plan
We've tried to summarize the recommendations of the timely and important document. You can also download the full plan here. The sections on Health Care and reforming Medicare a...
Read More>>What Will Become of the Oversight Board?
Next year marks the end of the current life span of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (ICA) for Cities of the Second Class, commonly known as the Oversight Board.
Read More>>Seek, Test, Treat, and Retain: HIV in Vulnerable Populations
The National Institute on Drug Abuse intends to commit $8 million dollars in FY11 to fund 5-7 new awards and the National Institute of Mental Health will commit $500,000 to fund...
Read More>>Has Recession Loosened Its Grip on the Pittsburgh Region?
Is the recession loosening its grip on the Pittsburgh area? According to the latest payroll employment data for August, the answer may be yes.
Read More>>Bond Markets Note Harrisburg Financial Crisis
If the citizens of Harrisburg are not taking note of the financial crisis in their city, the national financial markets are.
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