Green government designation goes to Florida county
St. Lucie County, on the east coast of central Florida, is now a certified "Green County," joining the ranks of five other Florida counties to receive the recognition from the Florida Green Building Coalition....
Work boat firm ramps up production
SeaArk Marine has announced immediate plans to expand its production capacity to respond to needs from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill....
ARRA funding yields all-electric cargo van
The eStar, Navistar's all-electric Class 2 and Class 3 truck, soon will be available as a cargo van with an integrated body...
APWA names Top 10 Public Works Leaders of 2010
The award, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, is the capstone of the American Public Works Association's National Public Works Week celebrations, said APWA Executive Director Peter King....
Regional training centers provide common ground for fire, police
Regional training centers provide a safe haven for firefighters who want to hone their skills in real-world scenarios, live fires and classroom discussions. But regional centers aren't dedicated solely to fire departments....
More eco-friendly delivery vans in Ford's lineup
Ford will soon offer versions of its Ford Transit Connect, its small delivery van, in all-electric and compressed natural gas-powered versions. An all-electric model will go into production later this year....
Obama wants agencies to speed up federal hiring
President Obama has given federal agencies marching orders to drastically overhaul the federal hiring process for government workers. The change may reduce by 50 percent the time it takes to fill vacancies....
New cities benefit from public safety outsourcing
When Deltona, Fla., incorporated 15 years ago with 86,540 residents, it was an anomaly among cities of its size because it did not have its own police force, relying instead on the Volusia County sheriff's office for law enforcement. Today, Deltona looks more like a trendsetter, as experts say more small- and mid-sized U.S. cities, particularly newly incorporated cities, choose to outsource public safety to the county or state to save money and resources...
Rainwater becoming a precious commodity
City governments in Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Tucson, Ariz., as well as the state government in Maryland are planning to capture, harvest and re-direct rainfall to avert future water shortages, according to news reports....
50th anniversary of National Public Works Week underway
This week, May 16-22, 2010, marks the 50th Anniversary of National Public Works Week. The American Public Works Association sponsors the week each year to recognize the contributions of public works professionals....
Chrysler aims for more police fleet business
Motorists may see more Dodge Charger police cruisers down the road. Chrysler Group LLC is still offering a 2010 Charger sedan for police use, with a 2011 model waiting in the wings....
Ohio fire department deploys fingerprint biometrics service to access patient records
Responders are using BIO-key International's biometric solution to scan program enrollee's fingerprints in order to gain instant access to health records on scene....
Arizona to do away with speed cameras on state freeways
Arizona is canceling a pioneering yet contentious program that positioned speed enforcement cameras along Phoenix-area highways and in vans placed across the state....
Tire vendor hikes prices
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions, a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, has increased prices on its Firestone, Dayton and Bandag brand products up to 6 percent. BBTS is based in Muscatine, Iowa....
Study: State, local government workers earn less than private sector
Employees of state and local government earn an average of 11 percent and 12 percent less, respectively, than comparable private sector employees, according to a study released recently....
N.Y. county gets wide-ranging public safety radio system
Saratoga County, N.Y., is creating a countywide communications system that will provide interoperability with state, county and local agencies. As part of the setup, the county has inked an $11.8 million contract with Motorola...
Harvard reports an increased interest in MPA degree programs
"The most significant increase in applications is occurring with young professionals. We sense that they are responding to the inspiring call to public service at a time when the world is facing such intense challenges that require the knowledge and skill sets that are taught at the Kennedy School," said Robin Engel, director of MPA programs....
Nevada releases citizen-centric report on stimulus funds
Nevada is the first state to issue the stimulus citizen-centric report under a pilot program created by the Association of Government Accountants....
Get up to speed on government web applications at conference
The seventh annual Web Manager University's Government Web and New Media Conference, to be held April 27-28, will have sessions on how government can create a culture of openness, innovation, citizen engagement and customer service....
Urban Land Institute report: Water infrastructure needs repair
"Infrastructure 2010: An Investment Imperative" summarizes the water infrastructure issues — accessibility and availability, treatment and delivery — communities are facing, and highlights specific water issues in 14 U.S. cities....
Big Easy to restore hurricane-damaged green space
The New Orleans Parks and Parkways Department has started a Public Green Space Tree Replacement and Restoration program. It is part of a continuing effort to re-green the city following the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita....
State DOTs begin campaign to halt work zone deaths
Twenty-five state transportation departments, along with dozens of local agencies and the Federal Highway Administration, held events across the country to mark the beginning of National Work Zone Awareness Week....
Versatile van performs multiple government fleet tasks
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is no stranger to fleet managers. In fact, more than 130,000 Sprinter vehicles have been sold in the U.S. and Canada since it was introduced in 2001....
More support to repeal 3% withholding mandate
The National Institute for Governmental Purchasing has started a letter-writing campaign to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act....
International Association of Fire Fighters' SCBA Prototype to be Built
IAFF's Rich Duffy said the association has been working on a next-generation design that uses pressure-vessel technology to reduce the form factor and weight compared to those units currently in use....
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