December 1, 2014

This week we start with a review of our proprietary Geo Score and highlight some ups and downs as well as provide you a link to get the scores themselves.   We discuss potential State and local implications of OPEC’s announcement last week, and look at the State of New Jersey’s recent pension disclosure. […]

November 24, 2014

This week we summarize the findings of a cover article in Barron’s, which ranks the states.  We highlight the linkage between Illinois Tollway Authority and Illinois State as one to watch; and share one of our Thanksgiving rituals.

Barron’s Ranks the States

The cover article in Barron’s this week, “On Solid Ground”, discusses the economic […]

November 17, 2014

This week we look at the relation between the economic linkage of Connecticut and New York City. We will also update our calculation of the impact on EMMA filing volumes of the SEC’s MCDC initiative.

Connecticut Economic and Fiscal Health Tightly Linked to New York City

The largest deal this week comes from the State […]

November 10, 2014

This week we examine a credit-scoring algorithm for cities and counties in California, plot drought conditions in beef producing States, and highlight (again) a lack of transparency by Governor Cuomo and the New York State Thruway Authority.

California Credit Scoring Tool is Promising, But Needs Work

We are enthusiastic supporters of both greater local government […]