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Before Budget Season: How Early Forecasting Shapes Better Budget Decisions

This article is part one of MRG’s three-part series, “Planning Your Public Agency’s Financial Future,” exploring budget preparation, fiscal sustainability,...

MRG Heads To The 2026 ICMA Conference

MRG is attending the 2026 annual ICMA conference in Long Beach, CA on October 17 to 21....

Responding to SB 1187

Cities and counties must understand and respond to immediate changes from SB 1187....

Consultant Spotlight: Liz Brown

This consultant spotlight features public sector human resources expert Liz Brown....

From Campaigning to Governing: Onboarding Elected Members

Learn how to effectively onboard new Council and Board members to an elected body with advice from Clerk expert Shirley...

What If Your Employees Lose Trust In HR?

What happens when the relationship between HR and staff sours?...

Consultant Spotlight: Teri Silva

Teri Silva is an HR expert and retired Assistant City Manger. Learn about Teri in this Consultant Spotlight....

Better Questions, Stronger Teams: Rethinking the One-on-One

Want to run better one-on-one meetings with direct reports? Try incorporating these coaching questions into your meetings....

Addressing Homelessness With Experience, Strategy, and Partnership

Addressing homelessness issues requires more than individual programs — it requires coordination, clear governance, and the ability to align strategy...

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