The “Straitjacket” of municipal finance

The “Straitjacket” of municipal finance

I’ve read several articles recently (including this one) that talk about the “straitjacket” of municipal finance – how the requirements of the bond market reduce the ability of local governments to provide enhanced public goods, such as better schools, more housing,...
Using GO Bonds for Housing

Using GO Bonds for Housing

This is the next installment of our series spotlighting the different ways communities across North Carolina are tackling their housing needs. Here, we are highlighting the use of General Obligation Bonds for affordable housing projects. In North Carolina, local...