Leaders in Public Finance, Ehlers is an independent financial advisory company that has served public sector clients throughout the Midwest since 1955. Our goal is helping local governments, school districts, and state agencies find the financial resources they need to build the communities they envision.
Our services are grouped into four main categories, representing our core areas of expertise:
- Debt Planning & Issuance
- Economic Development and Redevelopment
- Financial Planning
- Strategic Communications
Learn more About Ehlers and how we can help you improve the lives of your citizens.
Please participate in the Ehlers Minnesota Municipalities Public Finance Seminar feedback survey!
Survey ends February 10, 2012.
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Register now for the Ehlers 2012 Wisconsin Public Finance Seminar! Registration closes on Tuesday, February 14, 2012.
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Interest Rate Index
As of: January 30, 2012
Bond Buyer Index 3.68%
Revenue Bond Index 4.71%
10-year Treasury Note 1.94%
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As the result of President Obama signing into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Dodd-Frank Act") on July 21, 2010, the federal government passed legislation that will affect how financial advisory firms like Ehlers provide advisory services.
The legislation requires a fiduciary responsibility to you by Ehlers – which is how we have always viewed our relationship. The links below direct you to the latest Dodd-Frank Act news to help keep you informed.
Read the latest Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act News
Six Things to Know When Issuing Municipal Bonds - November 7, 2011
MSRB Seeks Change to Dealer Professional Qualification Requirements - September 13, 2011
MSRB Launches Twitter Feed to Disseminate Municipal Market News - July 11, 2011
Market Updates
Rates Stay Low - January 31, 2012
Truth in Taxation for Minnesota School Districts
New legislation for Minnesota in 2011 eliminated the Homestead Market Value Credit that the state paid to reduce qualifying homeowner’s taxes and replaced it with the Homestead Market Value Exclusion. This change will cause increases in taxes for virtually all taxpayers, although the extent of the impact will vary widely from district to district.
Click here for more details, and click here to view a sample presentation.
To see the Homestead Credit Shift table, click here.
Start Your Planning for Illinois Public Library Construction Grants
Grants are available from the State of Illinois to assist eligible Illinois public libraries with construction costs in their facilities. The deadline to submit Illinois Public Library Construction Grants is April 16, 2012.
Ehlers provides services to assist your library before and after grant application, including:
- Financial Planning for your library project
- Debt Issuance and Financing project costs not covered by the grant
- Strategic Communications for your referendum information program
Click here for more information on Illinois’ Public Library Grant Program.
Contact an experienced Ehlers’ Illinois Financial Advisor for more information on how our services will meet your project goals.
