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Daily Archives: November 27, 2008

EPA Tips on Reducing Holiday Waste

News release: “You can help others this holiday season without breaking your budget. From planning your holiday meals so there aren’t excess leftovers to donating unwanted electronics to local charities, there are many ways you can save money and protect the environment.” Tips on reducing holiday waste A list of resources to help you donate… Continue Reading

President-elect Obama names Volcker and Goolsbee to economic team

News release: “President-elect Barack Obama announced the establishment of the President’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board. Modeled on the Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board created by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to provide an independent voice on intelligence issues, the new Economic Recovery Advisory Board will be charged with offering independent, nonpartisan information, analysis, and advice to the… Continue Reading

Census: Complete information on the financial activity of all 50 state governments

“Data cover revenues by type (taxes and federal aid), expenditures by character (current operations, capital outlay, payments to other governments), expenditures by function (welfare, health, education, natural resources), indebtedness, and cash and security holdings. Complete statistics on local government finances will be released in the summer of 2009 from the 2007 Census of Governments.” 2007… Continue Reading