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Month March 2010

Orange County, San Diego and the municipal bankruptcy discussion

I just came across this blog from John Moorlach, Orange County.  Scroll down for a “five year lookback” on the discussion about San Diego, thought you might find it of interest.

Ratings Notching, Wall Street Reform and Systemic Risk

The financial reform proposals, designed to eliminate systemic risk, could actually trigger another meltdown upon the bill’s passage.  This is due to the ratings notching approach that has given rating credit to government support since the meltdown.  A change in… Continue Reading →

Chapter 9 Municipal Bankruptcy in Pennsylvania

Westfall Township, Pennsylvania filed a Chapter 9 bankruptcy petition in April, 2009 and the court confirmed a reorganization plan in March, 2010.  According to the law firm that handled the case: Westfall Township, located in Pike County, PA, was saddled… Continue Reading →

Ohio Fiscal Emergencies

I am adding a link to this article that updates Toledo’s fiscal situation.  (See prior post.)  The city is wrestling with a budget gap and trying to negotiate with unions over compensation.  Ohio is a state that has a fiscal emergency… Continue Reading →

State and Local Spending Increases 1982-2007

The tables below are for contextual reference as state and local governments face draconian spending cuts.   The combination of public policy with the several bubble periods over the last twenty-five years has created a toxic brew.  Some state and local governments are… Continue Reading →

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