Governments rely on GIS for disaster planning and response
States and local governments are using geographic information systems (GIS) in novel ways for disaster preparedness and response. Officials say the technology's flexibility lets them create tailor-made tools to deal with calamities....
Higher state tax collections
Several states are reporting higher tax collections, however, as many as 44 states face deficits as they start work on next year's budgets, estimates Elizabeth McNichol, a senior fellow at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities....
Training session for vendors looking to land federal business
The Coalition for Government Procurement will host its MAS Boot Camp July 12-13, 2011, in Washington, D.C. The boot camp teaches businesses how to navigate the federal General Services Administration’s Multiple Award Schedules program....
Transportation spending: Is highway reauthorization legislation in the cards?
Transportation budgets are top of mind for Michael Balsam, founder of Bear Pond Research. "I think the big story for the second half of 2011 is how the federal transportation reauthorization bill shakes out....
New products and processes for highway maintenance
With 33 percent of major roads in the United States in poor or mediocre condition, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers, product innovations in highway paving are sorely needed....
State Department awards facilities contract
The U.S. Department of State has awarded a $14 million maintenance contract to Crockett Facilities Services, Inc. Under the five-year agreement, Crockett will provide facilities management, operations and maintenance services to two commercial buildings located in Washington....
Summer safety tips to help government staffers beat the heat
June is National Safety Month, and Grainger, the distributor of more than 1 million products, including safety gear, has put together a list of five tips to help workers stay cool this summer. ...
Government budgets on the mend in 2nd half 2011
A slightly more robust economy and rising government revenues signal some improvement in government budgets for the remainder of 2011. Signs that the economy may be coming out of its deep freeze include...
Keating Report on government budgets and spending, 2nd half 2011
The 2011 Mid-Year Keating Report covers federal budgets, transportation projects, state tax revenue, local government budget trends, ARRA-funded construction and government spending....
Governments are looking for sustainable products, say modular builders
Warrior Group's Phil Slingerland, chief operating officer, and Wes Carter, director of business development, provided answers to the following questions from Government Product News editors....
Winning outdoor recreation plan developed in the Keystone State
Pennsylvania has earned an honor from the National Park Service (NPS) and the National Association for Recreation Resource Planners for its work to transform outdoor recreation planning and get residents to spend more time outdoors....
Rigorous tests prove security of perimeter fencing
Imagine a 15,000-pound truck slamming into a fence at 50 miles per hour (mph) — and not penetrating the fence more than 3 feet. Ameristar Fence Products’ Stalwart anti-ram barrier system recently survived a test of that severity and has met the requirements of the F2656 standard from ASTM International. ...
Brush cutter safety resources
There is no shortage of web resources, guides and other literature on brush cutter safety. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a federal agency, for instance, has issued a Safety Alert publication, Number 5005, “Brush Cutters Require Cautious Use By Consumers.”...
The government market inspires product innovation
The list of recently proposed products for the public sector goes on and on. InventHelp, a Pittsburgh-based inventor service company, is marketing a variety of products and product concepts to consumers, the public sector and prospective manufacturers for its inventor-clients....
Scrimping on highway repairs leaves states in a bind
Some states' habit of spending on new road construction rather than on regular repair have left many states' roads in poor condition, and costs to repair those roads are rising faster than states can address them, according to a new report from Smart Growth America (SGA) and Taxpayers for Common Sense....
Energy-saving systems light the way in Minnesota public housing
RTLED lighting fixtures with SensorSwitch occupancy controls from Lithonia Lighting have reduced energy consumption at the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, which is the largest public housing authority in Minnesota....
Online auctions offer efficiencies, says Show Me State public purchaser
For a variety of reasons, the city of Independence, Mo., has come to rely on online auctions to dispose of surplus property, used police cruisers and other items. ...
The value of fleet management studies to government administrators
Across the country, municipal officials are taking a fresh look at how their fleet management programs function. Comprehensive fleet management studies are helping communities review their existing operations, and reduce operational costs and fuel consumption. Fleet management studies thoroughly evaluate all aspects of an existing fleet, and then recommend improvements in particular trouble areas. ...
Picture contest focuses on decaying infrastructure in U.S.
Entrants who submit a photo can win a $250 cash prize in the Picture a Better America Photo Contest. The contest aims to drive home to elected officials the reality of America’s crumbling infrastructure and showcase workers that build and maintain it....
Legislative package to improve competitiveness gets OK in Michigan
Michigan has simplified its tax structure in an effort to improve the state's economic competitiveness. A set of new laws eliminates the Michigan Business Tax, simplifies the tax code, and reforms the way the state taxes retired residents....
Federal fleets add electric cars and charging stations
The General Services Administration (GSA) plans to buy 116 plug-in electric cars, including 100 Chevrolet Volts. The purchase is one step in the process to boost the fuel efficiency of federal government fleets, including the 600,000 vehicles that are under GSA control. ...
Kansas State University offers flexible MPA program
Govpro.com talked with Krishna Tummala, professor of political science and director of the Kansas State University (K-State) MPA program. The K-State main campus is in Manhattan, Kan....
Huge tornado rips Missouri counties; federal aid on its way
Jasper and Newton counties in Missouri, which include the city of Joplin, have been declared federal disaster zones following a powerful tornado that tore through the area on Sunday night. The storm killed more than 100 people a little less than one month after similarly powerful storms ravaged Alabama and other parts of the South....
Have an interesting photo? Enter it in a contest
Graphic Products invites customers to send them an interesting photograph showing one or more labels or signs made with a DuraLabel printer. The company will give away a prize to the person who sends in the most interesting photo....
Recreation trade group funds kids’ golf initiative
The National Recreation and Park Association has awarded $180,000 in grants to 15 park and recreation agencies in the U.S. to pilot the Starting New at Golf (SNAG) G-Ball program in 2011. ...
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