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How Should Airbnb Be Regulated?

Airbnb has transformed from a startup offering air mattresses on a living room floor into a global hospitality powerhouse that…

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Deborah Rod

Why Local Governments Can Underinvest in Disaster Prevention

The math is simple but maddening. Every dollar spent preventing disasters saves six dollars in cleanup costs later. However, across…

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GovFacts

Understanding Participatory Budgeting vs. Traditional Budget Process

Public budgets are the financial blueprints that shape our communities, determining how taxpayer money is collected and spent on everything…

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GovFacts

Municipal Bonds: A Guide to Public Finance

When your local government needs to build a new school or fix aging water pipes, they don't have a massive…

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GovFacts

Understanding Property Taxes and Special Assessments: A Homeowner’s Guide

Property ownership comes with financial responsibilities that extend far beyond mortgage payments. Two of the most significant charges you'll encounter…

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GovFacts

Understanding Business Improvement Districts vs. Tax Increment Financing Districts: Tools for Local Revitalization

Local governments across the United States frequently use Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts as two…

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