The Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs engages in applied public policy and management research, technical assistance services, training and education, and database development in the areas of public management and capacity building, local government economic development, planning, and public program evaluation and policy research. The Center’s primary efforts are directed toward research and assistance to small/non-metropolitan cities, villages, townships, and counties. Center projects are initiated upon request from local governments or by Center staff as an ongoing program for various local governments in the region and statewide.

MAY 2013 – News and Highlights

CPMRA highlighted in May 2013 Miami News eNewsletter.

Congratulations and good luck to the Miami University Class of 2013!

Local governments keep losing

Policy Matters Ohio: Despite new revenues from casino gambling and an expanded sales tax, the administration's budget proposal leaves local governments in the lurch. As the economy improves, we must restore the fiscal partnership between state and community.

Intensifying Impact: State budget cuts deepen pain for Ohio communities

Policy Matters Ohio: "Cuts in state support to communities across Ohio have deepened, resulting in slashed services, closed facilities and layoffs. Our in-depth analysis provides county-level data on cuts as well as descriptions, from local sources, of the damage done."

2013 OTA Winter Conference: Jan 30 - Feb 1

The CPMRA attended the Ohio Township Association Winter Conference in Columbus, OH and presented a number of OTA Leadership Academy courses. We enjoyed seeing many of you in Columbus.

Updated versions of the CPMRA's very popular Township Sourcebook series are now available. Please sbmit your order forms to the OTA.

Ohio Public Leaders: Inside State and Local Government

Miami News release

The CPMRA and Public Administration program at Miami University announced the Ohio Public Leaders Fellowship at the founding Advisory Board meeting on November 1...click here for more details.

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Ohio House of Representatives members Tim Derickson (District 53) and Cliff Rosenberger (District 91) visit the CPMRA.