In this edition of The Municipal take a look at an energy-producing structure that’s somewhat controversial but has been consistently employed for hundreds of years and across all geographies: hydropower. Hydroelectric power is expensive on the front end, but it’s … Continue reading →
In the December issue of The Municipal, one of the stories we published called out some of the difficulties involved in fixing the country’s public pension crisis. We know how big the problem is. The question is now which measures … Continue reading →
It’s a new year, and some of the tribulations of 2013 are behind us. But one of the issues that should carry over into 2014 is concentrated attention on public pensions. In the fall Reason Foundation sponsored a series of … Continue reading →
The federal shutdown has been over for a couple of months, but we only have one more month before that particular tractor-trailer barrels down on us again. The October showdown yielded no clear winner, and yet we’re posed to do … Continue reading →
The federal shutdown has been over for a couple of months, but we only have one more month before that particular tractor-trailer barrels down on us again. The October showdown yielded no clear winner, and yet we’re posed to do … Continue reading →
Every once in a while, when I have free moment, I review periodicals from other countries. I follow a few of them on Twitter as well. Recently, I read several reports of how the western coast of Mexico was dealing … Continue reading →
Legislators took a nice, long vacation over the summer. Haven’t you always wished you could do that? Imagine leaving behind all of the consequential decision-making and headache-provoking conversations for a three-month change of pace. Pretend, for a minute, that you … Continue reading →
In each issue of The Municipal, our staff strives to present a sampling of issues, projects and personalities from various spokes of the municipal management wheel. We think that consistent diversity is important, because every department we cover depends on … Continue reading →
In 2011, when The Papers Inc., a publishing company headquartered in Milford, Ind., took over ownership of a young publication aimed at municipalities, we knew we had something relevant to say to those responsible for keeping cities safe, purchasing municipal … Continue reading →
The priorities for public building projects these days, be it a new sheriff’s department, sports complex or four-lane overpass, are impossibly conflicting. Even after you organize those priorities by weight — I’m assuming public safety would be first, followed by … Continue reading →
Really, who would the editor of any magazine be to impart words of wisdom or new budgeting advice on local government managers? Day in and day out, you’re the ones making difficult financial decisions, juggling crucial services and desired programs … Continue reading →
