The League of Municipalities Educational Foundation publishes papers in the "Friends of Local Government" series.    These policy oriented papers will offer the perspectives of experts from outside municipal government, applying their expertise to issues confronted by local leaders.

	Volume 2, number 2 of the "Friends of Local Government Series" is titled, "2010: A Stabilizing Economy but Uncertainties" Remain."   This paper, written by Dr. Jim Hughes and Dr. Joseph Seneca of Rutgers , explore how the global economic recession impacts local governments and is a follw up to their 2009 paper in this series, Volume 1, Number 1.
	This is the first paper of the second volume in NJLM Foundation’s “Friends of Local Government” Policy Paper series. These papers will offer perspectives and analysis from organizations focused on helping local governments addresses the fundamental challenges that lie ahead. This paper is titled "Shared Services and Municipal Consolidation: Pursuing Careful Assumptions and Grounded Studies" by Mark Holzer and John Fry.
	This is the fourth paper in NJLM Foundation's "Friends of Local Government" Policy Paper series.  These papers will offer perspectives and analysis from organizations that are often heard on West State Street, but not necessarily on Main Street. This paper provides a brief overview of how local officials can utilize the new media and social networking.  The Board of the NJLM Educational Foundation thanks the author, and believes you will find this paper informative.
	Volume 1, number 3 of the Friends of Local Government" is the third paper in NJLM Foundation’s “Friends of Local Government” Policy Paper series.  These papers will offer perspectives and analysis from organizations that are often heard on West State Street, but not necessarily on Main Street. This paper offers a macro review of State government finances nationally, focusing on the implication on the Garden State’s local governments.
	Volume 1, number 2 of the "Friends of Local Government" is entitled, A Local Reality Check: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In this paper Stephen L. Kehs and Tammy Wetzel offer a review of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, focusing on the impact on local governments.
	Volume 1, number 1 of the "Friends of Local Government" is entitled, From Wall Street to Main Street. 2009: Unprecedented Economic Challenges. In this paper, Dr. Jim Hughes and Dr. Joseph Seneca of Rutgers explore how the global economic recession impacts local governments and, by extension, our taxpayers.