Every Wednesday, The Ferguson Group blog will be posting a series of articles published over the previous week that discuss topics of interest to local governments. Learn about emerging trends and keep up on key policy issues by browsing the TFG Wednesday News Roundup!
Gallup: State, Local Governments Hiring Most Since Economic Collapse
A new Gallup poll indicates that the state and local government employment sector has started to rebound for the first time since the start of the recession.
Bond Sellers Fret Over Romney Tax Plans
Comments from the Romney campaign that the candidate’s tax reform plan could aim to raise revenue by targeting tax-exempt municipal bonds have restarted a debate over the future of this tax incentive.
American Society of Civil Engineers Releases New ‘Failure to Act’ Study Focusing on Ports
A new ASCE report indicates that new investments in ports, inland waterways, and airports are necessary in order to ensure that American exports remain competitive.
Being Neighbor.ly in Kansas City: Kickstarter for Local Government?
Kansas City is looking to duplicate the success of crowdfunding websites like Kickstarter to raise funding for local projects.
N.J. Pilot Program IDs Hazards in Abandoned Buildings
Camden is the site of a new pilot program established by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, which aims to help first responders identify buildings that contain hazardous materials as they are responding to incidents at these sites.
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