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A Closer Look at Manhattan’s (Inevitable) Casino
Proposals by developers have been released and licenses may be awarded this year -- a look at what is going on with developing a casino within New York…
Timothy Little
Jan 23
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December 2022
New York City Needs to Reimagine Itself
Thoughts on the recently released “New” New York plan and assessment of the challenges facing New York City at the close of 2022.
Timothy Little
Dec 19, 2022
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A New Flurry of Office Vacancy Concerns
Nearly three years after the first cases of COVID-19, U.S. cities are still perplexed about the future of their business districts.
Timothy Little
Dec 5, 2022
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November 2022
Public Infrastructure Spending After the Pandemic - An Update
Despite the shock to government finances caused by the pandemic, states have not reduced capital spending.
Timothy Little
Nov 28, 2022
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A Small City in Pennsylvania Filed for Ch. 9 Bankruptcy Protection
After decades of fiscal stress, a state appointed receiver filed for bankruptcy protection on behalf of the city of Chester, PA.
Timothy Little
Nov 14, 2022
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2022 Public Finance Ballot Questions
A look at some of the public finance related ballot questions to keep an eye on during this week’s elections.
Timothy Little
Nov 7, 2022
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October 2022
State Medicaid Costs Will Increase When the Public Health Emergency Ends
States have received over $100 billion of additional aid from an increase in the federal Medicaid match rate – that could soon end.
Timothy Little
Oct 31, 2022
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State Medicaid Costs Will Increase When the Public Health Emergency Ends
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Unintended Consequences of the EV Transition
Transition to EVs is important to reduce GHG emissions, but is the U.S. prepared for the externalities?
Timothy Little
Oct 24, 2022
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Rural Hospital Closures Could Accelerate in 2023
Federal assistance during the pandemic slowed rural hospital closures to only six the past two years - things could get worse in 2023.
Oct 17, 2022
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Winter is Coming: Is the Northeast Ready?
Rising home heating oil prices, fewer snowplow drivers, and potentially "above normal" snow this winter may impact the Northeast.
Timothy Little
Oct 10, 2022
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Winter is Coming: Is the Northeast Ready?
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Already Strained Cities are Struggling to Support Arriving Migrants
Immigrants need social services, English language instruction, and shelter services from an already strained system -- more help is needed.
Timothy Little
Oct 3, 2022
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September 2022
Post-Pandemic Recovery of Cities Starts with Transit and Housing
It has been two and a half years since the pandemic began, but cities have a long way to go before reaching a "new normal."
Timothy Little
Sep 26, 2022
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