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. ...
Government IT trends in 2011
While researching for the Keating Report 2011 forecast on government budgets, spending, construction and technology, it has become clear that governments are upgrading their IT resources, even on tight budgets. ...
Govpro bedbug series follow-up: an expert weighs in
Early detection before a bed bug infestation becomes established is critical to the over all success of any bed bug control program, said consulting urban entomologist and bed bug expert Paul Bello, president of PJB Pest Management Consulting. ...
Connecticut local governments swap old grounds maintenance equipment for new
Seventy-six cities, towns and regional school districts will receive nearly $500,000 in funding for the purchase of new, more efficient lawn and grounds maintenance equipment through the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection agency’s Lawn Equipment Exchange Fund (LEEF) program....
Lighting control retrofit strategies that save money
Government facility managers can significantly reduce lighting expenses through flexible, scalable retrofits with a payback time frame of a few years. Choose from retrofit/renovation strategies that are simple to complex. ...
Motor oil producer rolls out product with recycled content
NextGen motor oil is now available from Valvoline at major automotive retailers and 500 Valvoline instant oil change locations. The product is made from 50 percent recycled oil and matches the quality of other Valvoline motor oils that use non-recycled base oil....
GSA inks deal with California firm for fleet management technology
The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) contract to San Diego-based SmartDrive Systems. The BPA enables fleet managers at federal agencies and departments to quickly acquire SmartDrive in-vehicle video recording and instant driver feedback systems. ...
New York announces winning design for new taxis
The NV200 taxicab, designed by Franklin, Tenn.-based Nissan North America, has been chosen as the winner of New York's "Taxi of Tomorrow" competition....
Fire departments scramble for new revenue sources
Squeezed by the economy and diminishing tax dollars, fire departments from coast to coast are embracing alternative methods of generating revenue and cutting costs....
Lighting control strategies to save money
Government facility managers can significantly reduce lighting expenses through flexible, scalable retrofits with a payback time frame of a few years....
Briefcase-sized tool analyzes prescription pills
Investigators with the Cherokee County, Ga., Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad are testing a small piece of equipment from Centice Corp. in a pilot program to see how it performs in police work. It is designed to aid law enforcement in identifying prescription pills during traffic stops and drug busts....
New tool for government procurement: construction bid management software
BidSync recently announced the release of BidSync Builder, a software as a service (SaaS) that is designed to help state and local governments quickly create construction project-specific bids, organize contractors’ electronic offers, and award contracts. ...
Fleets: Feds aim to buy only AFVs by 2015
President Obama announced recently that he is directing managers of federal fleets to purchase 100-percent alternative fuel, hybrid or electric vehicles by 2015. Here are comments from experts on the president's goals. ...
Send in your photos or videos and win a prize
Knaack, the storage solutions provider, is staging a photo and video promotion on Facebook. Folks who submit entries can win a prize....
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