LGA Lyceum tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1357898 2012-01-26T14:32:02-05:00 The Lyceum is a forum to create a dialogue on current issues from the business, government, civic, and academic sectors. This is a chance to make your voices heard and to give your opinions on topics relating to intergovernmental cooperation, resource management, sustainable development and planning, and a variety of other topics in local government! TypePad What can you do to ensure the health of your community’s pension plan? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e008dab3c288340163002b9ffc970d 2012-01-26T14:32:02-05:00 2012-01-26T14:32:02-05:00 Attend Local Government Academy's "Pensions 101" program on February 2nd for a good start! As we usher in the new year, a common goal among many newly elected officials, appointed leaders and citizen group representatives, is tackling the municipality’s pension... LGA Pennsylvania’s Public Sector Pension Crisis: What Local Elected Officials Need to Know to Make the Best Decisions Regarding Their Community’s Plan tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e008dab3c288340168e5dbdf40970c 2012-01-20T10:40:25-05:00 2012-01-20T10:43:57-05:00 The current public sector pension crisis will place huge financial demands on Pennsylvanians for decades; learn about your roles and responsibilities at the February 2nd program, "Pensions 101" for Elected Officials. Though municipal pension problems have receded from the headlines... LGA Why Air Quality is a Local Issue tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e008dab3c288340167604cae5a970b 2012-01-10T11:20:48-05:00 2012-01-10T11:20:48-05:00 Local government improves the quality of life for its citizens in a number of areas – parks and recreation, street maintenance and repair, waste management and recycling, community development and public safety – to name a few. Often, issues related... LGA