New In Focus: Finance E-newsletter (May 18)
MRSC is pleased to announce the debut of our new In Focus: Finance e-newsletter. Each month, In Focus: Finance will send you the latest budget and finance news from local, state and national sources. It's a fast and convenient way to keep up with what's happening in the field. Subscribe Today!
Density Without High-Rises? (May 17)
What can cities and towns do to achieve higher-density without sacrificing the aesthetic beauty that accompanies human-scale, walkable neighborhoods? More from Better Cities & Towns.
Zero-Base Budgeting: Modern Experiences and Current Perspectives (May 17)
Though the apex of its popularity is long past, ZBB has seen renewed interest in today’s environment of fiscal constraint. More from Government Finance Review.
Can Local Elected Officials Reduce Their Own Salaries? (May 17)
In these difficult budget times, we have been asked a number of times whether local elected officials may waive all or part of their salaries as a way to financially assist their local government – or just to make a statement, as some of their salaries are pretty low to begin with. More from MRSC Insight.
Too Little Time to Wear All Those Hats? (May 17)
Serving as a manager of a small community can often mean working with limited time, resources, staff, and in-house expertise. More from Public Management.
It’s Now Easier to Renew an EMS Levy! (May 15)
The Washington State Legislature passed a bill (SSB 5381, Ch. 115, Laws of 2012) that, effective June 7, will make passing a ballot measure to renew a six- or 10-year emergency medical services (EMS) levy easier. More from MRSC Insight.
More States, Cities Look to Test Drones (May 17)
"Eye in the Sky" is fast becoming a reality for many states and municipalities as many turn to unmanned vehicles -- or drones -- for a variety of uses. More from Governing.
County Websites Honored for Their Transparency (May 17)
Sixty-eight county websites were among 214 sites recently named Sunny Award winners by the Sunshine Review. More from NACo's County News.
Report - Engaging a Multi-Generational Workforce (May 17)
A new report from the IBM Center for the Business of Government, Engaging a Multi-Generational Workforce: Practical Advice for Government Managers, focuses on how increasing generational diversity and technological change is causing a transformation in the ways employers must manage human resources.
Employee Perks Good for Employers, Too (May 17)
Employers that offered substantial programs focused on the long-term financial health of their workers saw a host of business dividends as a result, everything from lower turnover to better customer service. More from LifeInc.
Pocket Neighborhoods: Building Blocks for Resilient Communities (May 17)
Ross Chapin, author of Pocket Neighborhoods: Creating Small-Scale Community in a Large-Scale World, looks at the ways in which emerging trends in neighborhood design can help rebuild the bonds of community. More from Planetizen.