Legislative Auditor Study: Local government units should consider consolidation A report released Wednesday by the Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) noted that the more than 2700 local units of government may want to take another look into combining services as a cost saving measure for taxpayers. Though consolidation is rare for local units …
St. Paul
High Costs, Declining Benefits Leave More Minnesota Bookmobiles in Rear View Mirror
Google map shows St. Paul bookmobile makes regular stops close to city libraries ST. PAUL, MN--Bookmobiles date back to the days of the Model T, a nostalgic memory like the neighborhood ice cream wagon for many Minnesotans. In an era of the Kindle, branch libraries, and tight budgets, however, the end of the road has come in many communities for an iconic service that some view as a costly …
Minnesota Communities go on Spending Spree Funded by Stimulus Bonds
FFM's Tom Steward's piece- Minnesota Communities go on Spending Spree Funded by Stimulus Bonds- was featured on BigGovernment.com. View the piece here or read it below. Minnesota Communities go on Spending Spree Funded by Stimulus Bonds Vice President Joe Biden met with state and local government officials from across the country last year to provide guidance on …
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