by TeamZac
The official podcast for local government nerds, from the folks behind ZacTax. We talk about everything from sales tax to city management to college sports, and bring you stories from the front lines of local government administration.
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April 16, 2025
<p>In this episode, Chad and Patrick discuss innovations in local government presented at the AFI conference last week, and check in on the Texas Legislature as the session is kicking into high gear. </p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong><br>00:00 Legislative Updates and AFI Innovations<br>11:05 The Voucher Debate in Texas Politics<br>21:02 Local Government Legislation and Its Implications<br>32:19 Impact of Corporations on Local Economies<br>34:04 Legislative Challenges and Political Interests<br>36:11 Property Tax Legislation and Its Implications<br>40:10 AI in Economic Development: Innovations and Applications<br>54:38 Building Secure AI Models for Confidential Data</p>
April 4, 2025
<p>In this episode, Chad and Patrick discuss the current state of the economy, focusing on market uncertainty and the challenges faced by city managers in forecasting sales tax revenues. They explore the importance of data-driven decision-making and the use of leading indicators to understand consumer behavior. The conversation reflects on past economic crises and emphasizes the need for caution in navigating current economic challenges, advocating for a measured approach to decision-making during uncertain times.</p><p>00:00 - Market Uncertainty and Economic Indicators<br>07:28 - Forecasting Sales Tax in Uncertain Times<br>16:38 - Probabilistic Approaches to Budgeting<br>23:39 - Leveraging Data Science for Economic Predictions<br>25:02 - Analyzing Consumer Sentiment and Sales Tax Predictions<br>30:15 - Historical Context: Lessons from Past Economic Downturns<br>33:35 - Navigating Current Economic Uncertainty<br>38:18 - Making Informed Decisions in Times of Crisis<br>41:37 - Finding Balance: Optimism vs. Pessimism in City Management<br></p>
March 5, 2025
<p>In this episode, Chad and Patrick highlight 5 bills pending in the Texas House. What are they, and what might they mean for local governments across the state? Join us to find out!</p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong><br>00:00 Greetings<br>07:13 On to the legislative session<br>14:23 HB 250<br>16:33 HB 416<br>30:18 HB 217<br>37:18 HB 1433<br>52:21 HB 924<br>56:21 School funding and wrap-up<br></p>
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