Financial Stress in Governments: The Issues, Challenges & Politics of Moving Forward

In conjunction with the FELS Institute for Government, Penn IUR was proud to host this workshop, centered on the economic forecast for local governments and the Financially Distressed Municipalities Act of 1987. This event featured such speakers and commentators as John Bear, State Representative, PA House of Representatives; Bill Brandt, CEO, DSI Civic; Mark Zandi, CEO, Moody’s Economy.com and Chief Economist, Moddy’s Analytics; and David Thornburgh, Executive Director, Fels Institute of Government.