The subject of excessive heat effects on human health, worker productivity, agriculture, and infrastructure are gaining traction in media and academic analyses. At the recent Brookings Institution, 12th Municipal Finance Conference an interesting paper was presented about heat stress and… Continue Reading →
Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project issued an updated forecast for the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season July 6, raising its estimate to “above average”. In contrast with the June forecast, which estimated a “normal” season of 14 named storms, 6… Continue Reading →
It couldn’t come at a worse time. The 53 Gulf Coast counties in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas look forward to peak summer months when tourists flock to beach resorts, casinos and summer homes. This year the tourists are… Continue Reading →
June 1st marks the beginning of hurricane season. It’s been quiet for a few years but forecasters are predicting a more active 2010 season. Here are a few thoughts for analyzing the links to municipal bonds. Gray and Klotzbacher of… Continue Reading →
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