Top 20 Stories of 2009
With 2009 still fresh in our minds, here's a brief rundown of the most-read stories that appeared on the GovPro.com Web site in the past year....
Executive order: No text messaging while driving
An executive order issued by the White House to prohibit more than four million federal employees from texting behind the wheel is now officially in effect....
Study finds elevated chloride levels in streams, points to road deicing as a culprit
An increase in the use of salt for road deicing over the past two decades may be contributing to increased levels of chloride — a component of salt — in streams and groundwater...
Veterans group calls on state and local governments to support veteran-owned businesses
The federal government is striving to provide opportunities to veteran-owned businesses. State and local governments should also strive to support those companies through purchases and other means, said Rocky Bleier, a spokesman for the National Veteran-Owned Business Association....
28 industry associations protest ARRA's 'Buy American' clause
A group of 28 industry associations have sent a letter to congressional leaders asking that "Buy American" clauses, such as the one included in ARRA, be excluded from future economic stimulus legislation....
Municipal network in Oklahoma offers wealth of weather data
Oklahoma City has found a unique way to use its broadband system in several weather-related areas. The network, which predicts severe weather and informs the public, has spawned an entire field of new research into weather patterns that are useful for daily city operations....
Texas-sized energy savings in Abilene
Abilene, Texas, is implementing a second series of energy efficiency upgrades to city buildings. The project's value is more than $1 million, and will be paid for entirely with Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grants as part of ARRA....
Broadband systems are saving money, one wireless community at a time
Municipal broadband networks have taken on a new meaning since they were first introduced four years ago. Today many cities have turned to broadband networks as a way to automate municipal functions and provide critical access to a number of city workers....
Work-related deaths in government rise a little
The National Safety Council's "Injury Facts, 2009 Edition" reports that governments had a total of 412 unintentional work deaths in the latest year reported (2007), which is 1 percent higher than the number of deaths in 2006....
Some growth in government IT spending, recent report shows
Federal, state and local governments in the U.S. will spend about $135 billion on IT products and services in 2009, an increase of 4.3% over 2008 levels, according to an analysis by Compass Intelligence....
ICLEI releases new sustainability planning toolkit
ICLEI has released a Sustainability Planning Toolkit that provides a model, including standardized methods and metrics, for cities and counties that are creating or expanding sustainability plans....
NIGP seeks Forum program ideas
The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing's professional development team is seeking answers to the following questions from NIGP members as part of the 2010 NIGP Forum planning process....
Smart grid, broadband growth interlinked, FCC hearing participants say
Greater deployment and adoption of broadband technology can help accelerate the growth of smart-grid technologies designed to enhance the efficient use of U.S. energy resources, participants said...
Public sector is key buyer in GIS/geospatial product market
All levels of government remain strong consumers of geographic information systems and geospatial hardware, software, services and data, according to a recent study by Daratech....
Governments inspire and drive product innovation
Government demand for more efficient, better-performing products is an innovation engine that is leading to improved products for everyone. According to Steve Greenberg, author of "Gadget Nation: A Journey Through The Eccentric World of Invention," new inventors are specifically targeting the government market with a number of innovative products....
SuperCritical Air Mobility Pack may help reduce firefighter cardiovascular failure deaths
Colorado State University engineering professors are using a $917,000 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant to develop technology that would protect firefighters' cardiovascular health and stave off heat stress....
Veterans seeking opportunities as vendors to governments
Government agencies have a growing number of veteran-owned businesses from which to choose when searching for products and services. For instance, the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Web site includes a directory of businesses owned by...
Partnerships aim to boost recycling in California rest areas, beaches and parks
To help celebrate the "America Recycles Day", the Caltrans, the American Chemistry Council and Keep California Beautiful have extended their partnership to cover roadside rest area recycling....
Transportation For America calls on Congress to adopt 'complete streets' program
In the last 15 years, more than 76,000 Americans have been killed while crossing or walking along streets in their communities, according to Transportation For America's "Dangerous by Design" report which urges Congress to include a plan for safer street designs in the federal transportation bill now under consideration....
Fall grounds maintenance tips
The experts at TruGreen, a professional lawn care services provider, recommend a five-step strategy to ensure lawns at government facilities flourish this fall....
AASHTO smart transportation report cites 50 model transportation projects
A new AASHTO report highlights 50 projects nationwide that showcase smart transportation solutions by state transportation departments...
Gas generator safety tips released
Gasoline-powered generators are a lifeline during weather emergencies when electricity is unavailable, but they also emit poisonous carbon monoxide....
Local government IT budgets continue shrinking
Fifty-five percent of local government information technology (IT) budgets will decrease over the next two years as a result of the economic slowdown, according to the results of a national survey conducted by the Public Technology Institute and INPUT, which cosponsored the survey....
Consortiums will be likely winners of broadband stimulus funding
Government groups or non-profit consortiums that bring private companies and government entities together may be the big winners when broadband stimulus awards are announced in early November....
Window film saves energy and shields against broken glass at federal energy facility
The U.S. Department of Energy recently installed 80,000 square feet of solar safety film at its James Forrestal building in Washington, D.C. The film reduces heat and glare, increasing worker comfort and reducing the amount of energy needed to keep the building cool....
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