Barrett & Greene

JULY 11, 2023

In fact, many of us who study state budgeting annually observe budget processes that lead to (largely) fiscally responsible decision-making and do not require high stakes hostage taking to get there. ​ The most obvious place to begin is that almost all states have some sort of statutory or constitutional balanced budget requirement.

Budgeting 40

Budgeting Legislation Advocacy Sustainability 40

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

APRIL 19, 2023

Unlike DC's "constituency service" programs by Councilmembers and the Mayor's Office, these initiatives are designed to support DIY self-help efforts driven independently of elected officials. Pedestrian advocacy organizations like Feet First in Seattle have provided a great deal of support to Walk to School efforts.

Parks And Recreation 52

Parks And Recreation Elected Officials Engagement Advocacy 52

Poverty & Policy

MAY 12, 2017

I’m inclined to think that some House Republicans who voted for the bill knew this, though, as we know for sure, House Speaker Ryan chose to rush it through, rather than wait for an official score from the Congressional Budget Office. So the story’s far from over.

Housing 40

Housing Advocacy Voting Constituents 40

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

MARCH 10, 2023

budget calculations but intentionally set things up so that the broader financial marketplace believed the government had an obligation to never let the two companies default on their debt; 15 this allowed the marketplace to largely ignore measures of GSE financial strength, in particular their capital ratios. But is this argument valid?

Press Release 52

Press Release Housing Regulations Implementation 52