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Want to improve city finances? Give counties more to do.

Want to improve city finances? Give counties more to do.

April 6, 2017 | Eric Lupher

Taking a more regional approach to local government would improve the efficiency and economics of service delivery. Counties are in a better position to drive technology, elections, tax assessments and other back office functions.

Three reasons why you should want to know your hometown’s fiscal score

Three reasons why you should want to know your hometown’s fiscal score

May 18, 2013 | Eric Lupher

Analysis: Detroit raises large sums with high tax rates

Analysis: Detroit raises large sums with high tax rates

April 17, 2013 | Bridge Staff

Land O Links

Land O Links

April 9, 2013 | Derek Melot

Taxpayers on hook for 'captures' gone wrong

Taxpayers on hook for 'captures' gone wrong

August 16, 2012 | Rick Haglund

GAO wades into charter-school special ed

GAO wades into charter-school special ed

June 26, 2012 | Nancy Derringer

Pension costs burn through city budgets

Pension costs burn through city budgets

May 22, 2012 | Ted Roelofs

Negotiating with 'heroes' no simple matter

Negotiating with 'heroes' no simple matter

May 22, 2012 | Ted Roelofs

Teacher retirement fund has $45 billion hole

Teacher retirement fund has $45 billion hole

April 24, 2012 | Nancy Derringer

Land O Links

Land O Links

March 29, 2012 | Derek Melot

Land O Links

Land O Links

March 27, 2012 | Derek Melot

Land O Links

Land O Links

March 21, 2012 | Derek Melot

Land O Links

Land O Links

March 19, 2012 | Derek Melot

Cut prison spending, CFM tells Senate panel

Cut prison spending, CFM tells Senate panel

February 14, 2012 | John Bebow

Merger bills won't change names on fire trucks -- yet

Merger bills won't change names on fire trucks -- yet

December 20, 2011 | Derek Melot

Behind good policy is good research

Behind good policy is good research

September 27, 2011 | Phil Power