Snow and ice storms have huge economic impact, so plowing is crucial
Every winter in communities across the country, snow and ice derail local economies for hours, days or sometimes longer....
Live the legend at NIGP Forum 2010
This year's NIGP Forum and Products Exposition takes place in San Antonio, from Aug. 12-17. Nearly 1,000 public procurement professionals will come together to network with colleagues and learn from industry leaders and professional speakers....
Vendors: be prepared for spike in demand during 'federal buying season'
The government market is huge. Federal purchases of goods and services will exceed $1.2 trillion in 2010, according to estimates from consultants Macroeconomic Advisers....
Composting standard aims to reduce greenhouse gases
The Climate Action Reserve, an offset registry for the North American carbon market, has adopted a new standard that aims to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) from a significant methane source in the U.S. — food waste....
IT enhancements in Wisconsin's capital
Madison, Wis., has signed a deal with Tyler Technologies to provide its Incode municipal court and Munis enterprise resource planning (ERP) IT products....
Cleveland aims to use purchasing power to attract LED jobs
The Cleveland City Council is expected to approve legislation next month that authorizes the city to seek bids that would tie municipal purchases of LED lights to the creation of jobs at a new manufacturing and research facility in the city....
More public-sector IT spending, 2nd half 2010
Governments still see value in investing in IT, according to IT sales executives interviewed for the Keating Report mid-year 2010 forecast on government budgets, spending and technology....
State and local tax revenue grow for a second straight quarter
Tax revenues grew in the first quarter of 2010, marking the second straight quarter of growth, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's "Quarterly Summary of State and Local Government Tax Revenue."...
Manufacturer delivers beach cleaners to Gulf spill
Cherrington Enterprises' beach cleaning equipment is getting a workout on the Gulf Coast. The company got its initial order from BP for beach cleaning gear shortly after the Deepwater Horizon accident....
Cartegraph launches inaugural Big Green Idea Contest
Cartegraph is accepting submissions for its inaugural Big Green Idea Contest, a competition designed for organizations interested in sustainable ideas and innovations. The company is seeking submissions that demonstrate...
More multi-agency buying in future for federal agencies?
In congressional testimony, Daniel Gordon, head of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, sang the praises of government-wide acquisition contracts, the Multiple Award Schedules Program, and other multi-agency procurement contracts that are used by more than one federal agency....
More organizations urge rainwater collection
As water conservation has become a greater concern across the country, state and local governments have begun harvesting rainwater for use in their facilities and for irrigation. Many are encouraging residents to do the same....
Fire and emergency vehicle maintenance program headed to Chicago
The IAFC's Emergency Vehicle Management Section will host its annual apparatus maintenance workshop Aug. 25-26, in Chicago....
MPA degree translates into career advancement
At a recent "Inspiring Federal Service Roundtable," the fast-approaching retirement wave was discussed. The coming changes in public work forces have been reflected in rising enrollments in Master's of Public Administration (MPA) programs....
Effective fleet management takes center stage in Phoenix for FedFleet 2010
FedFleet 2010 will include GSA Automotive Federal Vehicle Standards breakout sessions and vendor presentations. The agenda also includes aviation and boat workshop sessions, an Interagency Committee on Aviation Policy meeting, and...
Product with long history is fighting Gulf spill
Oil-absorbent booms made from a 3,000-year-old Egyptian hibiscus plant called kenaf are containing the Deepwater Horizon oil spill throughout the Gulf of Mexico....
Cobb County, Ga., selects customer contact tool
The contact center software centralizes the non-emergency call intake process, so residents can access a single contact center for service requests or information....
Terex AWP announces alliance with NJPA
Terex Aerial Work Platforms has announced a state and municipal purchasing contract award with the National Joint Powers Alliance....
ARRA funds help communities reduce energy consumption
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act stimulus funds have been used to upgrade facilities and public spaces, reduce energy consumption and create opportunities for "green" jobs and businesses....
In government, groundskeeping is a growth profession
Grounds maintenance workers held about 1.5 million jobs in 2008, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' "Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition." Employment of grounds maintenance workers is expected to increase by 18 percent during the 2008-2018 decade...
Keating Report on government budgets and spending, 2nd half 2010
Government spending continues to shore up the economy, offering some hope for the remainder of 2010. Additionally, the U.S. economy is showing increased strength heading into the second half of 2010....
Study: High incarceration rates strain local and state government budgets
The high rate of incarceration in the U.S. is a significant factor in state and local governments' current budgetary strains, according to a new study from the Center for Economic and Policy Research....
Need for equipment grows after Deepwater Horizon spill
Oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill is nearing Pensacola Beach in Florida's Panhandle, and government officials are clamoring for beach cleaning equipment....
Dwindling supplies of traffic striping paint impact road maintenance and construction
A shortage of a key raw material used in traffic paint, methyl methacrylate, is forcing some highway departments and road crews to curtail their striping operations....
Is the public safety profession becoming safer?
Earlier this year, we reported that the number of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2009 was the lowest in 50 years. Now comes word that, for the first time in three years, the number of on-the-job firefighter deaths in the United States has dropped below 100....
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