As often happens after every presidential election, our gaze shifts to policy considerations and their broader impacts on the U.S. economy and financial markets, which can prove extremely difficult in an environment where we have a non-consecutive President elect for only the second time in U.S. history and likely single party control over the halls of Congress. So, where do we focus relative to what may happen with interest rates? There are two key policy areas where history may not entirely repeat itself…but might look awfully familiar.

MASA is grateful to Ehlers for our ongoing support of the Polaris Award. Check out MASA's press release on this year's recipient.

Ehlers' Financial Specialist Jonathan Schatz discusses how Wisconsin Municipalities can maintain financial stability while facing the challenges posed by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Read the article on Page 8.

Well managed utility funds were the topic of discussion during the city of North Branch's work session on March 17, along with a presentation of the city's Utility Fee Study by Ehlers. Jessica Cook, Economic Development Advisor with Ehlers Inc. provided council with the update. "I have the pleasure of sharing some good news with you this evening, especially in the difficult time it's nice to have, as it relates to the storm water fund and the sewer fund," Cook began.