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Supplier donates salt and trucks to Indianapolis
Indianapolis’ long-time salt supplier, Cargill, has selected the city as a pilot location for the company’s Safe and Smart Program. As part of the program, Cargill will donate 125 tons of salt and five Ford F-250 trucks equipped with snowplows and salt spreaders over the next five years. ...
2012 Keating Report on government budgets and spending
The 2012 Keating Report covers federal and state budgets, public private partnerships, local government budget trends, government construction and government spending....
Government construction slowing
In its "2012 Dodge Construction Outlook," McGraw-Hill Construction estimates that the value of public works construction projects under way will drop 5 percent from 2011 levels, settling at $94.8 billion....
Local governments are coping with tight budgets
City officials are managing tough fiscal conditions with a variety of strategies, according to the latest "City Fiscal Conditions Survey," issued by NLC....
Public-private partnerships are compelling option
Public-private partnerships may be another tool that governments can use to balance their budgets, says William Reinhardt, editor of the Public Works Financing newsletter....
State government budgets still challenging
Finances have improved since the depths of the recession, but states still face a tough fiscal situation, according to a report released by the National Governors Association and the National Association of State Budget Officers....
Federal government going for broke
Federal revenues will rise to $2.64 trillion in 2012, up from $2.31 trillion in 2011, the Congressional Budget Office says....
MPA degree: Namesake for Ohio State program to celebrate anniversary
With the 50th anniversary of the historic flight of Friendship 7 just around the corner on Feb. 20, now is a good time to look at the MPA program at the John Glenn School of Public Affairs at Ohio State University. Read below about an exciting Friendship 7 tribute that takes place on Feb. 20 and benefits the Glenn School....
Modex 2012 show in Atlanta, Feb. 6-9
MODEX 2012, sponsored by the Material Handling Industry of America, takes place Feb. 6-9, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta....
GSA contract delivers preventive and emergency maintenance services
Emerson Network Power service offerings now can be procured through a federal government contract offered by the General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Supply Schedule 056, Building and Building Material/Industrial Services and Supplies, better known as GSA 56....
Texas city uncovers inefficiencies and saves money with Lean Six Sigma
Listen to Tommy Gonzalez, city manager of Irving, Texas, discuss how his city has saved more than $30 million by using Lean Six Sigma. ...
Control winter weeds before they become unsightly
Unlike disease and insect pests, which tend to occur sporadically, weeds of some sort will almost certainly be a problem every year. In warm-season turf, winter weeds are highly visible and can be particularly unsightly due to the color of dormant or semi-dormant turf. As a result, pre-emergence or early post-emergence strategies for weed control are popular. ...
Cities receive grants for gardens and green spaces
The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. have announced the recipients of the 2012 GRO1000 Gardens and Green Spaces Grant Awards Program. The grants, which focus on improving U.S. cities through the development of community gardens and green spaces, were announced at USCM’s 80th Winter Meeting in Washington....
Where teleworking is headed in 2012
There is no shortage of research on teleworking or telecommuting trends in government. American City & County, Govpro’s sister publication, conducted a survey that included telework questions. HR expert Steve Oppermann also comments on teleworking....
HUD dollars will spruce up public housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that it will be awarding $110 million in grants for revitalizing communities and transforming public and assisted housing. ...
For firefighter safety, cities must tear down abandoned structures
Cities are starting to place stronger focus on the threat abandoned buildings pose to firefighters. This emphasis comes at least in part due to lawsuits like the one filed by the family of Chicago Firefighter Edward Stringer, who died in 2010 while searching for possible squatters in a vacated dry-cleaning business. ...
Affordable kiosks ensure ADA compliance in government facilities
Kiosk Group, Inc. has modified its collection of iPad kiosks to comply with new ADA requirements that take effect this March. ...
Government marketer sets sales record in 2011
Technical Communities, Inc. achieved double-digit growth in five revenue categories in 2011. Technical organizations that sell to the government rely on Technical Communities for contracting, marketing and sales solutions....
Job-stress ranking puts firefighting at No. 2 in stress
A new job-stress report by CareerCast.com found that firefighters have the second most-stressful job in the country, exceeded only by those enrolled in the military. ...
Costs to local governments dropped in December
Last month, the overall costs of goods and services purchased by local governments decreased 0.2 percent, according to American City & County's Municipal Cost Index. The December 2011 Municipal Cost Index value of 223.7 is 4.2 percent higher than last year....
Increased use of purchasing cards in government likely in 2012
Government user group members within the National Association of Purchasing Card Professionals (NAPCP) recently shared their views on Purchasing Card (P-Card) use in government in 2012. The year 2012 promises greater reliance on purchasing cards in government. ...
Army installation to get energy-saving makeover
The U.S. Army’s Fort Bliss will get a solar energy installation and other energy efficiency improvements that are expected to save the post $39 million in energy costs over the next 24 years. Johnson Controls won the federal contract for the Fort Bliss work. ...
Energy efficiency program can create jobs, says Golden State executive
The Department of Energy has selected Ygrene Energy Fund to serve as a financial ally in support of the Better Buildings Challenge energy efficiency program....
Texas fire station gets rebuilt, thanks to ABC’s ‘Extreme Makeover’
ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is building a new home for volunteer firefighter Mizzy Zdroj, who lost her home in the massive Bastrop Fire in September, as well as improving one of her fire department's stations....
Securing the services of a legit locksmith (with related video)
Recent news reports have shown untrustworthy locksmiths are ripping off consumers. The Associated Locksmiths of America group provided Govpro with a checklist that can help governments and consumers make the right decision when choosing a locksmith. ...
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