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Fiscal Cliff: It’s Not Over Yet for Counties

We are starting to see some specific analysis from the last minute deal to avoid the fiscal cliff, but even as we digest more details, some pundits are saying the specifics are less important than the deal itself. Both parties in Congress had to come together to make it work and the compromise bodes well for [...]

California Likes Facebook

The LAO released a curious document this week. They’ve been doing a lot of thinking about Facebook. On the one hand, who doesn’t spend a lot of time thinking about Facebook? But they’re doing it during working hours, unlike all of you, no doubt. They’ve been wondering how much this week’s IPO means in revenue [...]

California Statewide Community Development Authority – Accept no Substitute

For almost 25 years CSCDA a joint powers authority sponsored by CSAC and the League of California Cities, has provided conduit bond financing for public benefit projects such as non-profit hospitals, multi-family low and moderate income housing, schools and other projects.

Digging for the Good News (But Not Too Deep)

Everywhere you look: bad news. Not here! Check out some reasons for tempered optimism.

How Many by 2020?

California’s population is set to grow by 11.5 percent. Details within.