The National League of Cities (NLC) and the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) voiced their support for a bill introduced in the House of Representatives today, claiming the legislation would lead to a million jobs in both the public and private sector. The bill would provide $75 billion, over two years, in direct funding to [...]
INPUT believes that state and local government revenue forecasts will begin to catch up with the realities of the economy in 2010. But just because statehouses across the country will be able to more accurately project future revenues, does not mean those numbers will be encouraging. And 2010 will be a big election year for [...]
The Senate passed a piece of legislation yesterday meant to spur job creation, receiving an extra vote of confidence from the National League of cities, providing this latest bill was a stepping stone towards more help for America’s cities and towns.
A coalition of governors led by Washington Governor Chris Gregoire gathered yesterday at the National Press Club to lobby for Boeing and the thousands of jobs that would be created if the Air Force awards the KC-45 refueling tanker contract to the company. The twice-disputed contract is worth over $35 billion to the winning manufacturer, [...]
The National Governors Association (NGA) met this weekend in Washington, D.C. to discuss the changing landscape of state economies. In the challenging fiscal climate of the “post-recession” era, leaders warned that changes to Medicaid and declining revenue streams would further delay economic recovery in the states.
Cisco Systems and the city of Holyoke, Massachusetts announced Wednesday an urban renewal strategy built on an Internet-based, connected community model intended to fuse vital parts of the city’s government and economy. The proof-of-concept, technology-infused renewal program is the latest investment by Cisco to turn Holyoke into a hub of innovation for the western half [...]
Earlier this week, Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer announced a contest designed to help tap state employees and the public to save the state money during the upcoming legislative session. The Montana Accountability Partnership (MAP) contest ideas must be submitted by April 1, 2010.
According to a new report by the National League of Cities (NLC) the municipal sector is on pace to see budget shortfalls reach between $56 and $83 billion over the next three years. The group says federal legislation, such as a jobs package, transportation and energy efficiency programs, and renewed focus on credit to small [...]
In an announcement outlined Wednesday, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon unveiled an initiative to grow the state’s science and technology sector through stable and ongoing funding sources. By establishing a dedicated fund for high-tech job growth, Gov. Nixon said the initiative would help nurture existing science and technology companies while generating an attractive environment for more [...]
According to the US Department of Labor, unemployment insurance claims rose 17,000 to 474,000 last week. These numbers come after five straight weeks of decline, catching some economists off guard. Unemployment claims were expected to be around 460,000, but a Labor Department economist told Reuters that “claims had been bumped up by seasonal industries laying people [...]
