Here’s our Monday rundown of the economic and market news released last week.

In Michigan today, a look back at the city of Flint’s fiscal developments points to the city’s union contracts for the city’s financial problems.

Cities around the country struggle against difficult housing and jobs markets while deficits rise.

A roundup of local spending and budget news that matters to you.

A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.

Already a carrying some of the blame for the 2008 financial crisis for backing risky loans, Fannie and Freddie seem to have made another questionable decision.

A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.

A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.