State & Local Government News
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Rock Face Releases Flame-Resistant & Performance Baselayers for Military & Tactical Markets
Rock Face has released flame-resistant (FR) and performance base-layer products to enhance their offering to military and tactical markets. - January 17, 2018 - Coville Inc.
Golden Software Releases Grapher 2D and 3D Graphing and Analysis Software
Latest Version Includes Piper Plots, Streamlined Graph Wizard, Redesigned User Interface, Fit Curve Improvements, and Expanded Import and Export Formats. - January 16, 2018 - Golden Software, LLC
One Heart Project-Kansas City Mentoring Initiative Partners with Jackson County to Help At-Risk Juveniles
Non-profit organization One Heart will provide mentoring and other services to youthful offenders in the Jackson County-Kansas City area to get them a second chance and reduce recidivism rates. e - January 12, 2018 - One Heart Project
EasyVote Solutions Named GovTech 100 Company for 2018
Provider of election management software recognized as top technology company, helping to improve the public sector. - January 09, 2018 - EasyVote Solutions Inc
MD Candidate Hopes to Trend Enviro-Friendly Campaign – Digital Canvassing, Modernization
Maryland Delegate Candidate Helga Luest announced today that she plans to run a modern, personable, and sustainable campaign. After considering the traditional approaches, she announced today her commitment to an environmentally-friendly approach to campaigning. At the core of Luest’s... - January 08, 2018 - Vote Helga Luest
Ecological Restoration Enhances Water Quality in Chesapeake Bay - Ecotone's Stream Restoration Techniques Improve Habitat & Reduce Restoration Costs in Baltimore County
Ecotone, Inc. has restored 2,160 linear feet of stream in the northeastern part of Baltimore County, Maryland. The project was funded by Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources through the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund. By applying Ecotone’s unique “less is more” approach of stream restoration they completed the project at half the cost of traditional engineering approaches, minimized the project’s carbon footprint, and increased the stream's sustainability. - January 05, 2018 - Ecotone, Inc.
VISCO Introduces New Online Product Configurator for Decorative Street and Pedestrian Scale Light Poles
VISCO, Inc., headquartered in Eugene, OR, manufacturers decorative street light poles, bollards, traffic signal structures and other related streetscape equipment. - January 05, 2018 - VISCO, Inc.
Campaign to Draft Andrew McCabe for Congress Launches Today
A former Obama Administration official announced today the launch of a campaign to draft Andrew McCabe for the Democratic Party nomination for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, the seat currently held by GOP Representative Barbara Comstock. - January 03, 2018 - Draft Andrew McCabe for Congress Committee
Councilwoman Katrina Foley Wants Changes to the Laws That Prohibit Regulating Sober-Living Homes
Costa Mesa City Council member Katrina Foley travels to Washington DC with other Orange County elected officials to ask for rehab home reforms. Senator Feinstein agreed to help. - December 28, 2017 - Katrina Foley
DG3 Locksmithing Announces New Product Release: Reversible Lockkill
The company says this new product is an improvement over the original Lockkill design because it is completely reversible and does not destroy the lock. - December 22, 2017 - DG3 Locksmithing
Fecteau Calls on Sen. Doyle to Resign
Mr. Matt Fecteau, Pawtucket senate candidate, is calling on current Pawtucket Sen. James Doyle to resign from office in wake of his failure to attend critical meetings and fight for a fairer funding formula for the PawSox stadium deal. - December 22, 2017 - Matt Fecteau for Senate
Is Outsourcing Student Success the Future of Higher Education?
Outsourcing Student Success, an independent and critical analysis of the history of institutional research in higher education administration, explores the progress of the profession from the early twentieth century to the present. Published by Historia|Research Press, this book critically examines the stagnation of institutional research during the past fifty years and the culture of non-accountability that rose in opposition to forestall scientific research on higher education. - December 21, 2017 - Historia|Research
One World for Life Adds Fourth-Generation Firefighter to Board of Directors
One World for Life, a nonprofit organization dedicated to unifying first responders worldwide, recently appointed Mark W. Lamplugh Jr., a fourth-generation firefighter and nationally acclaimed advocate for crisis stress intervention in first responders, to its board of directors. One World for Life was founded by former congressman, Curt Weldon, who also founded the Congressional Fire Services Caucus in 1987. - December 20, 2017 - One World for Life
Isaac Joined in the Celebration Launch of the First Large Vessel Under the National Shipbuilding Strategy
Isaac Operations was pleased to join Seaspan Shipyards on December 8, along with the Government of Canada, and the Canadian Coast Guard to celebrate the launch of the first large vessel to be designed and built under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). Isaac played a role in the program to help make Canadian Shipbuilding a world player. - December 13, 2017 - Isaac Operations
MSL & Company Presenting at Inaugural Co-Liv! Conference/Lab at Impact Hub San Francisco
MSL continues the discussion on affordable housing strategies presented earlier in the year (at the Harvard University’s conference on Strategic Affordable Communities) when Principal, Macy Leung, kicks off the “Conversation on Affordability and Shared Housing,” a moderated panel, at the Co-Liv! Conference. Leung will lead the discussion with a presentation on current housing challenges, and MSL’s impact-driven development and advisory projects, aimed at addressing current community needs. - December 05, 2017 - MSL & Company, LLC
Fecteau Announces Intent to Run for Pawtucket State Senate Seat
Mr. Matt Fecteau, Army veteran and former State Senate candidate, intends to run for Pawtucket’s 8th District State Senate seat, currently held by incumbent Senator James Doyle. - December 04, 2017 - Matt Fecteau for Senate
Vanessa G. Nelson to Hold Free Seminar, "Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employers"
Vanessa G. Nelson, President of Expert Human Resources, is holding a free seminar, "Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employers," on Tuesday, December 12, at the Hampton Inn and Suites - 6060 Rashelle Drive (located off Hill Road) from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. - December 01, 2017 - Expert Human Resources
FIU Students Working to Build Smart Cities with SOP Technologies
Computer Science students at Florida International University (FIU) are working with SOP Technologies to help develop a "Smart Stormwater" system. FIU Seniors worked on building a web app to help cities track and analyze data captured by wireless sensors. SOP Technologies' Smart... - November 30, 2017 - SOP Technologies
Widow Publicly Forgives Husband's Killer at Finish The Ride Event
On 1 November 2016, Jeff Knopp (USMC (ret.), loving husband and father) was cycling on Foothill Boulevard when he was hit from behind and killed while riding a narrow stretch of Foothill Blvd. with no bike lane. In celebration of his life, this past weekend a Finish The Ride® event was held. Everyone in attendance was brought to tears when Jennifer Knopp, Jeff’s widow, introduced Joshua (the driver who killed Jeff), hugged him and forgave him for happened that day. - November 27, 2017 - Streets Are For Everyone
CDJ & Associates Expands Political Arm of Business by Landing PR and Media Consulting Contract with Michigan State Senate Candidate, Adam Hollier
Life-long Detroiter Adam Hollier officially announced his run for state senator for Michigan’s 2nd District this week. Hollier secured CDJ & Associates to manage his PR & Media for the campaign. Adam Hollier, who is 32 and a Democrat, will launch his kick-off campaign fundraiser on Wednesday, Dec. 6th from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Detroit Mogul Dennis Archer Jr.’s Restaurant, Central Kitchen, 660 Woodward Avenue in Detroit. - November 26, 2017 - CDJ & Associates
Less Than One Month Before ACA Deadline: What do North Carolinians Need to Know?
North Carolinians only have one month to enroll or re-enroll in quality, affordable health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The fifth open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) ends December 15. During this open enrollment period, uninsured North Carolinians are able to select plans that fit their needs and budgets on the Marketplace. - November 17, 2017 - NC Get Covered
Jaha Howard to Take Bipartisan, Community-Driven Approach in Runoff
Local business owner and education advocate Dr. Jaha Howard has advanced to the runoff election for the 6th District of the Georgia State Senate and will continue to campaign as a solution-oriented candidate. Dr. Howard is committed to engaging citizens in an inclusive political process, as the... - November 11, 2017 - Dr. Howard for Georgia
Alex Wan Opens Headquarters for Runoff in Atlanta City Council President Race
Two-term City Councilmember goes into the runoff for Atlanta’s second-highest political office with HQ adjacent to Atlanta political institution. www.AlexWanForAtlanta.com - November 10, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
West Corporation Acquires ECaTS from TA Group Holdings
TA Group's Active Portfolio Sells a SaaS Market Leader. - November 08, 2017 - TA Group
West Corporation Acquires ECaTS from Direct Technology
ECaTS 9-1-1 Analytics SaaS Platform Grew from Direct Technology's BI & Cloud Expertise - November 08, 2017 - Launch Consulting Group
Causalius Partners with Virtual Rehab to Treat Patients Across the GCC Using Virtual Reality
Virtual Rehab expands its services offering to the Middle East region by signing an exclusive partnership with Causalius. - November 08, 2017 - Virtual Rehab
VeriPic Announces the Orion Collection of Police Body Worn Cameras
VeriPic announces the availability of the Orion Police Body Worn Cameras(TM). The Orion Body Worn Cameras are a collection of Body Worn Cameras that have features covering those customers that need simple to use budget cameras to those with demanding requirements that require the full range of features. All Orion Body Worn Cameras are 100% compatible with the VeriPic Digital Evidence Management(R) system for both Cloud and Local Server video evidence storage. - November 08, 2017 - VeriPic, Inc.
Mayor Gerald Williams, White Castle, Has a Passion for Creating Opportunity, Music and Entertainment to Raise Awareness
One mayor has a passion for creating opportunity, music and entertainment to raise awareness for causes like Sickle Cell Anemia, Breast Cancer Awareness and even creating safe Halloween experiences for kids. “BOO ON BOWIE was an Awesome! Success!,” the Mayor said. “No kids on the... - November 08, 2017 - Town of White Castle
Educators Address Needs of Bloomington Public School Students at Recent Event Supporting Beth Beebe for School Board
On Thursday, November 2nd, an intimate group of Beth Beebe for School Board supporters gathered to hear the candidate speak on the needs of Bloomington students as they prepare for entering the workforce and society. Beebe’s platform includes promoting the Career and College Academy to... - November 06, 2017 - Beth Beebe for School Board
Ops Tech Alliance, LLC Awarded GSA Schedule 70 Contract
Ops Tech Alliance, LLC (OTA) announced that the company was successfully awarded a prime GSA Schedule 70 Contract. - November 04, 2017 - Ops Tech Alliance, LLC
Demokra Technology Provides the 2017 Local Elections in Macedonia
The 2017 local elections in Macedonia are provided by Demokra management platform. Since 2006, the year when the State Election Commission of Macedonia (SEC) was formed as a permanent body, it uses the Demokra technology enabling transparency and reliability of the election results. - October 26, 2017 - iVote
"Buy The Block" the First Black-Owned Real-Estate Crowd Investing is on Its Way to Millions of Dollars in Funding for Property Development in Black Communities
Lynn, an entrepreneur, is the founder and CEO at Buy The Block. One of few black-owned platforms in the country that are geared towards making investing in real estate as a group easier, the movement is presently on its way to recording massive success in funding for diverse development projects... - October 25, 2017 - Buy The Block
New Online Platform Enables Citizens to Review and Grade Local Governments in Real-Time
At CityGrader, Members Can Post Grades and Reviews for City Employees, Municipalities and Counties - October 24, 2017 - CityGrader
Marlborough, Neighboring Communities Bid for Amazon HQ2
Marlborough leads I-495 belt communities in Amazon bid. - October 21, 2017 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
City of Norman Wins Annual Water-Tasting Competition at OWPCA Conference
The City of Norman wins big at OWPCA Annual Conference. Norman won the water-tasting competition, as well as 12 individual awards. The cities of Ada, Madill and Nichols Hills also received individual accolades. - October 18, 2017 - Rose State College
NYU and iGrad to Provide Financial Wellness Education for Diverse Student Population
New York University is empowering their students with invaluable financial wellness guidance via iGrad. - October 17, 2017 - iGrad
UWI’s ‘Happiness & Wellbeing’ Expert Shares Insights at the Urban Thinkers Campus 2017 in Dubai
United World Infrastructure (UWI), the Dubai and Washington-DC based firm that funds, develops and manages next generation cities, contributed to an expert panel discussion on Happiness & Wellness, at the 2017 Urban Thinkers Campus (UTC) held in Dubai. UTC is an initiative established by the... - October 17, 2017 - United World Infrastructure
Working KnowledgeCSP Receives FY18 Option Year Exercises on Multiple Contracts from the US Department of Transportation
Working KnowledgeCSP LLC, a CVE verified service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) with specialty expertise in federal acquisition management support and services, announced today that the US Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST), Office of the... - October 13, 2017 - Working Knowledge CSP
Buckhead Coalition Endorses Alex Wan for Atlanta City Council President
The Buckhead Coalition has endorsed Alex Wan, who is seeking the Atlanta City Council President seat after two successful terms on Council. www.AlexWanForAtlanta.com - October 07, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
MVPSF Receives the Largest Donation in Organization’s History Estate of Mountain View Resident Contributes $250,000
Thanks to the generosity of estate managers for long-time Mountain View resident Elizabeth Ruth Wallace, the Mountain View Public Safety Foundation has received its largest-ever donation - $250,000 to support and enhance public safety education in Mountain View. “We are grateful and excited... - October 05, 2017 - Mountain View Public Safety Foundation
Jail Achieves National Accreditation in Alabama
On October 1, 2017, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) became the first jail in Alabama to undergo and successfully meet Accreditation requirements through the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO). The NIJO accreditation process requires agencies pursing accreditation to provide... - October 03, 2017 - National Institute for Jail Operations
Texas Trust CEO Named to Arlington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Jim Minge, President and CEO of Texas Trust Credit Union, has been appointed to the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Minge became part of the board at the annual chamber meeting and awards dinner on September 21. He will serve a one-year term with an annual renewal up to six-years. - September 30, 2017 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Eclipse WiFi Corp. Has Just Released New QuickNetCase®, a Quick Deploy Network Communication System so Desperately Needed by Those Located in Hurricane-Affected Areas
Eclipse WiFi Corp. launches QuickNetCase®, a Quick Deploy Network Communication Solution in an airline carry-on case. The QuickNetCase® will instantly bring urgently needed wired and wireless network communications back to entities in the Hurricane-Affected Areas. - September 29, 2017 - Eclipse WiFi Corp
Sprout Health Group Introduces First Responder Support Program in Sacramento
Healthcare management company, Sprout Health Group, (www.sprouthealthgroup.com) has recently introduced a new critical stress response program designed for first responders at their Cedar Point Recovery facility in Sacramento, CA. The group owns and operates drug and alcohol rehab centers, as well... - September 28, 2017 - Sprout Health Group
Atlanta City Council President Candidate Alex Wan Receives Highest Grade from Committee for a Better Atlanta
Alex Wan, who is seeking the Atlanta City Council President seat after two successful terms on Council, garners highest rating of "excellent" from influential group; was one of the top two scorers of all candidates who participated Citywide. www.AlexWanForAtlanta.com - September 26, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
City of Columbus Receives AAA Bond Rating from All Three Rating Agencies
The City of Columbus received a AAA bond rating from Fitch Credit Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service and S&P’s Global Ratings this week, the highest rating available. The rating means all three agencies consider Columbus to have exceptional credit-worthiness and can easily meet its... - September 26, 2017 - The City of Columbus
Marlborough EDC Reveals Ambitious Goals for City’s Future Development
MEDC looks to prioritize downtown revitalization, target modern amenities. - September 24, 2017 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Cathy Robertson of T.E. Johnson & Sons, Inc. Elected to the North Carolina Association of Realtors Property Management Division Board of Governors
At the recent meeting of the North Carolina Association of Realtors (NCAR) Property Management Division (PMD), Cathy Robertson, ARM®, Vice President of T.E. Johnson & Sons, Inc. was elected for a 3 year term on the Board of Governors. The PMD serves as the governing body for the NCAR in all... - September 21, 2017 - T.E. Johnson & Sons
The International Public Safety Association Announces Open Registration for Its 2018 Conference in Tempe, Arizona
The 2018 IPSA Conference will convene public safety officials - law enforcement, fire, EMS, telecommunications, emergency management and allied emergency responders from around the United States and internationally. - September 20, 2017 - International Public Safety Association
Rare Equestrian Ranch VIP Retreat Designed by Manhattan Project Lead Physicist Hits Real Estate Market in LA Area
Very private, secluded and majestic Equestrian Ranch property. Not on MLS. "Spring Valley Ranch" is a hidden valley of 240 acres adjacent to 100,000 acres of Los Padres national forest preserve. This is an Eco Lux, completely self sufficient property scouted for it's location, abundance of water and meticulously designed by the lead physicist on the Manhattan Project. There is nothing like it and is ideal for nature enthusiasts, celebrities and VIP's wanting ultimate privacy and protection. - September 18, 2017 - Sotheby's International Realty