Study Group: Modular Space Experts(?)

July 1 marked the beginning of a new fiscal year for most states and about one third of local governments, and, as a result of declining economic conditions, ushered in a period of cutback management and difficult decision making for many state and local leaders. Reduce taxes,reduce spending is the...

In their first quarter results, several banking organizations reported stunning losses and provisions generated by these loans, with predictions of much more to come in future quarters. Indeed, national banks, which hold about half of all home equity loans, sustained as much loss from this type...

Kerri Panchuk's article addresses the most significant intangible loss brought about by the subprime mortgage failures.  Namely,the loss of consumer borrower trust which may never be fully regained as long as predatory mortgage horror stories continue to capture headlines and...

It easy to think nationally when reading of the foreclosure number increases;the glut of homes and the downward impact on price point when,in fact,there are many regions of the country that have not been as adversely affected by speculator development and inflated land values.  Connecticut...

Foreclosures,tax increases,land devaluations and a sour economic outlook  for the remainder 2008 have forced municipalities and counties to look at fat trimming measures which hurt the least number of citizens.  The recently passed Amendment One forces local governments to limit tax increases...