State & Local Government News
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Eastern DataComm Hosting Two October Seminars with NJGMIS to Discuss Improving Communications and Emergency Event Safety within School Districts and Municipalities
Eastern DataComm and NJ-GMIS announced they are hosting two seminars in October aimed at improving emergency communications for school districts and municipalities. The seminars will be held at two different locations in New Jersey, and are scheduled for 10am – 2:00pm on Tuesday, October... - September 22, 2015 - Eastern DataComm
Tennessee Republican Assembly (TRA) Issues Call to Action on Funding Planned Parenthood
The Tennessee Republican Assembly (TRA) is a socially, morally, and fiscally conservative group of individuals committed to upholding the traditional ideals that represent the American founders’ original intent. It is one of Tennessee’s oldest grassroots organizations and is a member of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies (NFRA). - September 22, 2015 - Tennessee Republican Assembly (TRA)
AFG Group Awarded 2-Year Construction Management Contract by GSA NCR Region
AFG Group, Inc. was recently awarded a 2-year construction management contract for CM support services to the Sidney Yates Exterior Restoration Project in Washington, DC. - September 19, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Lake County Adopts Advanced Elections Technology for Voter Check-in
New AskED® ePollbooks to improve voter experience and support extended Grace Registration and Same Day Voter Registration for Lake County, Illinois - September 18, 2015 - Robis Elections, Inc.
Tuition-Free Online Agonal and Other Breathing Problems Program
Given the several recent high-profile incidents where suspects have told police officers "I can't breathe," the Institute for the Prevention of In-custody Deaths, Inc. (IPICD) has announced a tuition-free online program through its IPICD Online Training Center, "One Breath: The Importance of Recognizing Agonal & Other Breathing Problems User-Level Program." Program goals include saving lives, careers, and taxpayer monies. - September 17, 2015 - Institute for the Prevention of In-custody Deaths, Inc.
Website is City of Pearl’s New Jewel
The City of Pearl has launched a new user-friendly website. - September 17, 2015 - U.S.NEXT
FAA Issues 333 Exemption to Surdex for Unmanned Aerial System
The FAA issued a 333 Exemption and Certificate of Authorization (COA) to operate its Altavian Nova F6500 Unmanned Aerial System. - September 11, 2015 - Surdex Corporation
Delray Beach Mayor Shares Triumphs, Tribulations of City’s Transformation
Dog Ear Publishing releases a new book by a former journalist turned mayor who helped revitalize his city and community, helping to change it into a national model for sensible growth and engaged residents. - September 11, 2015 - Dog Ear Publishing
Novus Origo Receives the Interactive Media Council’s “Highest Honors” for Development of Veteran’s Web Based Self-Help Training Course
Novus Origo Veteran’s Web Based Self-Help Training has received the Interactive Media Council’s highest honor of “Best in Class” in three separate categories; Healthcare, Military, & Government. - September 08, 2015 - Novus Origo, LLC
Controversial Invasive Aquatic Plant Species is Subject of New Mystery Thriller Novel
The State of California spent millions of dollars to eradicate it from its clogged waterways; it has been analyzed and studied for use as a biomass in renewable fuels; in 2013 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Federal Regulatory Announcement and adopted certain... - September 03, 2015 - T.L. Seacliff
Mostly Medicaid Addresses Key State Decision Makers at 2015 Human Services Finance Officers Conference
Mostly Medicaid experts presented to the HSFO attendees in Sparks, Nevada on a wide range of Medicaid topics. Key presentations included a look at recent and upcoming federal OIG scrutiny of state Medicaid financing mechanisms and review of state preparations for the coming age wave in social services. - September 03, 2015 - Mostly Medicaid
Digital Forensics and Electronic Discovery Expert Jim Vaughn Joins Silicon Forensics as Managing Director
Silicon Forensics, the trusted solutions provider for digital forensics, electronic discovery and consulting services announces that Digital Forensics and Electronic Discovery expert Jim Vaughn has joined the company as a Managing Director and Head of Silicon Forensics Solutions and Professional... - August 26, 2015 - Silicon Forensics
Commercial Tire Tracking System Delivers Savings via the Cloud
Mobile Awareness, LLC has developed a semi truck tire pressure monitoring system with online data and remote alerts. TPMS sensors capture pressure and temperature, and they relay changes to the maintenance team via the MobileTRAQ™ hardware and web application. - August 26, 2015 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
Eastern DataComm to Sponsor the New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation Safe Schools Symposium
Eastern DataComm announced it will be sponsoring the New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation Safe Schools Symposium as a benefactor sponsor on October 15th. They will also be exhibiting at the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Mid-Year Meeting in Long Branch, NJ on December 3, 2015. The... - August 21, 2015 - Eastern DataComm
Novus Origo Awarded Digital Health Award for Development of Veteran’s Training Course
Novus Origo selected as a winner in the 17th annual Digital Health Awards(SM) program, a competition that recognizes the world’s best digital health resources. - August 19, 2015 - Novus Origo, LLC
Veterans Party of America Names Party’s First Presidential Candidate
On Saturday evening under the shadow of Mount Rushmore the Veterans Party of America announced the names of their party's first Presidential and Vice President candidates for the 2016 elections. - August 17, 2015 - Veterans' Party of America
Patricia L. Blake Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Patricia L. Blake of Agua Dulce, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law enforcement. About Patricia L. Blake Lieutenant Blake has over 32 years... - August 15, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dialing Innovations is Geared Up for Political Campaigns
Global telecommunications company Dialing Innovations releases one of the most innovative marketing and broadcast messaging service for political campaigns and voter engagement. - August 12, 2015 - Dialing Innovations
Peter Wyatt Selected as Ernst & Young’s Technology Entrepreneur Of The Year
Record Holdings CEO Peter Wyatt was chosen as the Technology Entrepreneur Of The Year at the 2015 Australia Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year (Northern Region) awards ceremony. - August 06, 2015 - For The Record
Keith C. S. Siu Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Keith C.S. Siu of Honolulu, Hawaii has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the government field. About Keith C.S. Siu Mr. Siu is the Courts Records Management Supervisor with... - August 04, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Public Sector Records and Information Management Conference
Ensure your organisation has in place effective systems to manage information assets to comply with new regulations and achieve high quality services. - July 30, 2015 - Capita Conferences
SGS Provides Update on US FDA Plan to Add Selenium on Nutrient Information of Infant Formula
On 22 June 2015 the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) published a measure which will add selenium to the required list for nutrients in infant formulas. SGS reports. - July 20, 2015 - SGS
CAMMS Poised to Lead the Way for Local Government Excellence in New Zealand
Global EPM and BI Solutions provider will showcase how NZ Councils can capitalise on community visioning and strategic leadership. - July 17, 2015 - CAMMS
1 Minute Candidate Launches in Nashville, Just in Time for the August 6 Election
1 Minute Candidate™ has launched 1MinuteCandidate.co, a digital platform devoted to engaging voters with candidates through 60-second videos. 1 Minute Candidate platform is set up to give voters a direct, unbiased, noise-free channel to candidate information for the August 6, 2015 Municipal Election. - July 17, 2015 - 1 Minute Candidate
Ita Neymotin Delivers Professionalism Talks Across Florida
As Chair of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Professionalism Panel, Attorney Ita Neymotin, the Regional Counsel of the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel of the Second District Court of Appeal of Florida, has been delivering talks across Florida highlighting the importance of... - July 17, 2015 - Ita Neymotin
Washington State Lottery Selects The Global Display Solution for Kiosk Project
The Global Display Solution's ability to customize kiosk design attributed to winning bid. - July 16, 2015 - The Global Display Solution
Mobile App Helping Crow Wing County Social Workers Spend Time with Families
A mobile software application is helping Crow Wing County Community Services social workers improve interaction with families, according to a new case study released today by Northwoods. The agency is using Northwoods’ mobile document management solution, Compass®CoPilot, to achieve... - July 16, 2015 - Northwoods
GBS Gains New Carrier, Providing Turnkey Programs for Smaller Groups
GBS has entered into a relationship with Sirius America, a stop-loss carrier with over 20 years of experience and an A rating from AM Best. - July 14, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Geographic Solutions Upgrades Systems to Include Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Compliant Functionality
Geographic Solutions recently upgraded 44 local and state workforce systems to include new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) application features. After months of planning and development, Geographic Solutions successfully applied the first phase of WIOA functionality in all of its... - July 11, 2015 - Geographic Solutions, Inc.
RailPros Awarded Alameda Corridor-East Grade Crossing Project
RailPros is excited to announce that they were awarded a contract to provide Preliminary Engineering and Final Design Services for the Pomona At-Grade Crossing Safety Improvement Project with Alameda Corridor-East Construction Authority. - July 10, 2015 - RailPros, Inc.
Townapps Launch 46 New App Locations in North America
Townapps, world leaders in the area of app development for towns and local communities is proud to announce the release of 46 turn-key travel guide apps for small, vibrant towns and cities across Canada and the United States. Available for free download, users can access up-to-date local news... - July 10, 2015 - Townapps
New Santa Maria Police Station Saved by RetroPlate Concrete Polishing System®
When the concrete flooring failed a final inspection, the city of Santa Maria turned to Pristine Concrete of Paso Robles, CA for grinding and polishing at their new police headquarters allowing them to open the station on schedule. - July 09, 2015 - Pristine Concrete
Women Grow Atlanta Welcomes Charlo Greene and Rep. Allen Peake for Cannabis Industry Event on July 7
Leading GA activist, legislator to headline community education event for women leaders in Atlanta medical cannabis industry. - June 29, 2015 - Agents Alliance
Former NASA Communicator Launches Houston City Council Bid to Work for All of Houston
Pledging to work for all of Houston, Doug Peterson, a long-term Houston Clear Lake resident, today launched his campaign for Houston City Council At Large Position 3. After years in NASA External Affairs and community activism, Peterson is focused on working for Houston’s diverse communities... - June 25, 2015 - Doug Peterson for Houston City Council
TOCICO Conference Showcases Strategies to Boost Visibility in Supply Chains, and Flow of Projects, with Supply Chain Logistics and Critical Chain Project Management
Now more than at any time in the past it has become increasingly important for business to get their products to the consumer where they are needed, and at the right time, while keeping the investment and operating costs as low as possible. Essential to this this is the need for effective single and multi-project management capabilities that ensure a smooth flow of goods and services. - June 24, 2015 - TOCICO
AFG Group Appoints Selena Lo as Market Sector Business Leader
AFG Group, Inc. announces the appointment of Selena Lo as Business and Client Liaison Leader for their Health, Research and Education markets. - June 23, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
PTG International Receives 8(a) Certification from the Small Business Administration
PTG International, Inc., a small, Hispanic-owned training evaluation consulting firm, has received 8(a) certification from the Small Business Administration which it will hold until the year 2024. PTG expects that its participation in the 8(a) Business Development Program will expand their ability... - June 19, 2015 - PTG International, Inc
"Potzilla's Millions-the Reality V. The Hype"; Published by Amazon Digital Services 8/14; Author - Dr Joseph S. Maresca - Amazon Hall of Fame Reviewer; Available Now
This ebook describes the legal nuances of pot legalization. "Potzilla's Millions-The Reality v. The Hype" by Dr Joseph S Maresca documents some of the relevant history of marijuana, as well as, trends toward legalization in the USA and foreign countries. Learn the usage restrictions and penalties for consumption beyond the legal limits. Discover the thriving business opportunities available for the sale and medicinal use of marijuana. - June 19, 2015 - Dr Joseph S Maresca
Eastern DataComm Now Partnering with Talari to Provide Smart Wide Area Networks for Their Clients
Eastern DataComm is now offering Talari for their client base. Talari Networks, Inc., the leading provider of Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) solutions that help businesses perform brilliantly, fits seamlessly within Eastern DataComm’s suite of best-in-class communication solutions. Talari is... - June 18, 2015 - Eastern DataComm
The City of Clifton Advances to Modern Meeting Technology for Efficient Meeting Management
The City of Clifton, NJ was interested in automating their agenda and meeting management to ease the City’s meeting preparation and management, saving time and taxpayers’ money. “We are very happy with it and it’s working for us,” said Nancy Ferrigno, The City of... - June 18, 2015 - Novusolutions
Rentricity to Push Further Into Irrigation In-Pipe Hydro Market
Richmond Irrigation Company of Utah to develop Flow-to-Wire system to improve energy efficiency. - June 15, 2015 - Rentricity Inc.
Major Travel Planning Firm’s 50 Years Praised by U.S. Senator
United States Senator Pat Toomey (R/PA) has recognized GTI Travel, Inc., of Jenkintown, PA on its coming 50th anniversary and congratulated the firm and staff for “serving U.S. organizations and corporations in their national and international meeting planning and travel requirements for 50... - June 15, 2015 - GTI Travel
Coville Announces the Appointment of Scott Willis as Chief Operating Officer
Willis comes to Coville with a strong textile and apparel background along with extensive experience in the protective products market related to fabric and apparel for military and commercial applications. - June 12, 2015 - Coville Inc.
Unbound Medicine and the American Public Health Association Extend Partnership with Release of Control of Communicable Diseases Manual App
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, and the American Public Health Association (APHA), the most diverse organization of public health professionals in the world, today announced the release of the latest edition of Control of Communicable Diseases Manual for Mobile Devices and the Web. - June 09, 2015 - Unbound Medicine
Police Body-Worn Camera International Symposium - Las Vegas
The first international law enforcement body-worn camera symposium will be held in Las Vegas, NV from June 9-11, 2015 at The Orleans Hotel, Las Vegas, NV. Created by the Institute for the Prevention of In-custody Deaths, Inc.'s Center for Excellence in Event Reconstruction, world-class attorneys, researchers, and law enforcement professionals will be presenting on privacy, policy, training, and evidence issues. - June 06, 2015 - Institute for the Prevention of In-custody Deaths, Inc.
Busch Systems Announces 30th Anniversary Sale to Celebrate Company Milestone
To celebrate 30 years of innovation and expansion, Busch Systems announces their first-ever Anniversary Sale promotion which will occur on June 23rd, 24th & 25th, 2015. - June 05, 2015 - Busch Systems
Keith C.S. Siu Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Keith C.S. Siu of Honolulu, Hawaii has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the government field. About Keith C.S. SIU Mr. Siu is the Courts Records Management Supervisor with the Hawaii State Judiciary... - June 03, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Patricia L. Blake Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Patricia L. Blake of Agua Dulce, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law enforcement. About Patricia L. Blake Lieutenant Blake has over 32 years experience in the law enforcement... - June 03, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Violeta Galagarza, Bessie Award Winning Choreographer of the KR3TS Dance Academy Announces a Call-to-Action Dance for Peace NYC Event
A call for peaceful action has taken place in Spanish Harlem. Violeta Galagarza, Creative Director for KR3TS will present a call for peace dance performance to encourage progressive discussion and interaction between the city and its communities. - June 01, 2015 - KR3TS
Award-Winning Home Builder Buys Local Products to Support Small Business Owners
Elliott Homes LLC, a custom home builder on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, has a strong allegiance to local residents, vendors and contractors. To help grow the economy, provide employment opportunities and support local communities Brandon Elliott, President, insists his team use local businesses for their new home builds. - May 30, 2015 - Elliott Homes LLC