Budget & Finance
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Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who took office in January, wants more public safety tools to protect stops and stations, and a better user experience. She has ordered officials to come up with a plan. -
The launch of GrantWell, which offers free support to municipal governments, aims to expand their access to federal and state funding. A recent listening tour highlighted local needs.
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Negotiations have stalled over a state Senate proposal to repeal a sales tax exemption on data center equipment. Gov. Abigail Spanberger raised the possibility of a data center electricity consumption tax.
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After years of promising to put campaign finance reports online, Sacramento County started a trial program in March 2015, but will go full force with the plan starting in August.
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Government may once again find itself the peripheral beneficiary of the Knight Prototype Fund, as the latest round of funding focuses chiefly on media and data consumption.
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Collinsville Ill., City Councilwoman Cheryl Brombolich asked the city finance director to "act like u never saw it" when faced with losing her position over the personal charge.
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The partnership's goal is to provide residents, officials, city councilors and others with a more inclusive and transparent picture of the city’s finances, and round-the-clock access to the budget.
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Procurement is at the heart of almost everything a government does. But states vary widely when it comes to how well they manage the things they buy.
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Mark Zuckerberg has ushered in a new form of philanthropy that has the potential to bring about positive change.
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Although the region has grown exponentially due to the tech boom, there are many challenges to solve, including transportation and housing problems that have intensified.
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As their potential for value creation gains recognition, airport public-private partnerships are picking up momentum.
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Desire for fast growth hasn’t fallen. But as mounting concerns about slowing global spending hammer U.S. stocks, investors are demanding lower prices for shares in early stage companies.
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The collective returns of public fund investments over the last few years have been volatile, but rules governing disclosure and transparency haven't kept pace with the trends.
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When launching a startup, not everyone realizes all the different hats necessary to run a successful business. Here's a list of important skills vital for success.
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Missouri has offered economic incentives and an environment for young businesses to thrive. Owners of recently emigrated companies have been impressed by the welcome it has received.
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Diego Piacentini is taking a leave of absence from the company to run the Italian government’s digital efforts.
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Attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan says too many Silicon Valley firms flout labor laws at the expense of low-wage workers.
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Citizenvestor helps local governments launch crowdfunding campaigns for everything from dog parks to bike racks.
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In gathering public input, governments remain stuck in a world of public hearings and postal mail.
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The platform received a grant to expand Raleigh, N.C.'s free data portal, getting the data out and into the hands of residents.
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The sharing economy is challenging the demand for land-use regulations, but they're still necessary.
