State & Local Government News
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GeoPlace and JAG (UK) Join Together to Streamline Street Works
A Memorandum of Understanding will see GeoPlace LLP providing services to the Joint Authorities Group (UK) [JAG (UK)]. - March 12, 2013 - GeoPlace
VASTEC and Knowbility Bring Experience and Capability to Accessibility Support in Texas
VASTEC and Knowbility are teaming to expand capabilities to state and local governments, providing increased accessibility support to Texas state agencies. These efforts will ensure that websites, documents, and other electronic information are accessible to people with disabilities, in line with... - March 09, 2013 - VASTEC
District 17 Plans Musical Salute to Celebrate Nashville’s 50th Anniversary of Combined Government
Council member Sandra Moore is planning an event to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Nashville’s Metro Government with a musical salute. - March 09, 2013 - District 17
Florida Building Commission Rules on Hurricane Wind Zone
The IHPA and concerned member companies were successful in getting the Florida Building Commission on February 5th, to approve the IHPA sponsored change to the ASTM definition of Wind Zone 4. - March 01, 2013 - International Hurricane Protection Association
Response to Gov. Walker’s Proposal of a $50 Surcharge for State Workers Who Smoke
The issue at stake here is not smoking, it’s individual rights. - March 01, 2013 - Prohibition Spirits and Cigar Lounge
Fire Risky Passwords! Free URQUi App Creates Secure Passwords
Don’t Change Your Password. Change Your Protection with URQUi. Introducing URQUi. A new free application for your mobile phone that solves password and security problems. Say goodbye to Hackers, Fraud and ID Theft. URQUi is easy to use. URQUI creates a new password every time that you login. URQUi passwords are as unique as snowflakes and just as short-lived. They expire in seconds. URQUI can be used to verify credit card users for telephone and internet purchases. - February 28, 2013 - Kinesis Identity Security Systems
Print Edition of Homicide Detective's Latest Book Released by Wisconsin Publisher
Steven Spingola, a nationally renown homicide investigator, takes readers on a de facto ride along. - February 28, 2013 - Badger Wordsmith, LLC
Crave InfoTech Announces C-ASTRA: Crave Asset Tracking and C-FSM: Crave Field Service Manager
Crave InfoTech announces the availability of Asset Tracking Solution (C-ASTRA) and Field Service Manager (C-FSM) for the Utility Industry, which help utilities improve field service efficiency, customer service and system reliability. New enhancements in C-ASTRA provide utilities to track and... - February 27, 2013 - Crave InfoTech
Michael DiPietro Joins Intermedia Touch to Help Grow Its Government Affairs and Business Development Division
Intermedia Touch expands its offerings by hiring Michael DiPietro to help grow the companies Government Affairs and Business Development Division. Mr. DiPietro began his collegiate career at FSU. He earned a BBA in Finance and an MBA both from the University of Miami; earning honors in both degrees. - February 23, 2013 - Intermedia Touch
Carl F. Reiners Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Carl F. Reiners of Stanhope, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government services. About Carl F. Reiners Carl F. Reiners has over 6 years experience in the field of government... - February 22, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Public Opinion Sought on Town Upgrade
Public opinion is sought for the upgrading of the Margaret River Town Centre, ahead of comprehensive design workshops scheduled for early next month. The Town Centre upgrade is planned together with the construction of the Perimeter Road, which aims to reduce traffic safety risks and improve the... - February 22, 2013 - The Margaret River Guide
Wisconsin Governor, Scott Walker, Visits Odyne Systems
Announces Plan for $25 Million in Venture Capital to Support Business Start-Ups and Growth. - February 20, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
The Green Civil Defense Network Presents The Bedbug Summit-Chicago
Ingenuity Marketing and EZ Cloud Ltd have joined forces to create the Green Civil Defense Network. This network is launching a Bed Bug eradication program with the assistance of Kiltronx Enviro Systems patented Pest Eradication system. Their "LURE.TRAP.KILL.PREVENT" features new BedBug... - February 12, 2013 - Ingenuity Marketing Inc.
Celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week 2013 with Positive Promotions Inspiring Recognition Gifts
Volunteers offer their time and effort to organizations year round. National Volunteer Week, April 21-27, 2013, is the perfect time to recognize their commitment to helping others. Positive Promotions offers budget-friendly, distinctive recognition gifts presenting uplifting themes of appreciation. - February 07, 2013 - Positive Promotions
Atlanta City Council Candidate Powered by Technology
Jon Jones, who is running in this year's election for Atlanta City Council (District 2), is using technology to build an interface that will allow every resident to vote directly on the issues before City Hall. - February 06, 2013 - The Committee to Elect Jon Jones
Strategist Craig Casselberry of Quorum Public Affairs Chosen as One of the "20 Politically Minded Austinites to Know" for 2013
Austin Business Journal Recognizes Casselberry as the “Go-To Resource for Many Texas Businesses” - January 29, 2013 - Quorum Public Affairs
Local Authorities Handed Greater Control of Road Network by Department for Transport
English Local Authorities have assumed responsibility from the Department for Transport for the management of the roads classification system. - January 29, 2013 - GeoPlace
IonSense Awarded Massachusetts Workforce Training Grant. Adds New Sales Management.
IonSense, Inc. announced that they are a recipient of one of the 87 Workforce Training Grants awarded by the state of Massachusetts. This grant will enable the company to provide training to a number of employees in the areas of software development and engineering. “We are growing our... - January 25, 2013 - IonSense, Inc.
Government Contract Opportunities on the Rise for Small Business
Business Thru Government Forsees Big Year in Government Work - January 24, 2013 - Business Thru Government, Inc
Aligned Assets Business Data Helping to Locate Unbilled NNDR Properties
Local authorities retaining business rates see an opportunity for increased revenue through Aligned Assets business data. - January 24, 2013 - Aligned Assets
Herbert Hoover Iowa Legislator Public Service Award - Nominations Being Accepted
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Herbert Hoover Iowa Legislator Uncommon Public Service Award. Any Iowa Legislator that stands out to you as going above and beyond the duties he or she has been elected to do is eligible for this... - January 19, 2013 - Hoover Association
Tribal Emergency Management and Public Safety Training in Albuquerque
Indian Country Training is joining with Risks and Rewards Management Group LLC (RRMG) to present critical emergency management training for tribal officials, February 26-27, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. The two-days will feature a combination of progressive exercises and lectures and an Emergency Operations Center Activation Exercise. - January 16, 2013 - Lamar Associates
Cleveland Cybercrime Expert is Recognized by the American Probation and Parole Association
Art Bowker, author of the Cybercrime Handbook for Community Corrections: Managing Offender Risk in the 21st Century, was awarded the 2013 Sam Houston State University Award by the American Probation and Parole Association. The award is given to a practitioner who has published an article concerning probation, parole or community corrections that provides new information and insight into the operation, effectiveness or future of the community corrections profession. - January 16, 2013 - Computer PO
Planet Technologies Awarded State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract for Microsoft Services
Company Able to Provide Full Range of Microsoft Services to Texas Agencies - January 15, 2013 - Planet Technologies
LEDtronics Lights Up Pasadena’s Green City Path
Post-Top LED Street Lamps Help the City of Roses Reduce Energy and Maintenance Costs, Carbon Footprint - January 15, 2013 - LEDtronics, Inc.
Planet Technologies Becomes the First Microsoft AOS-G Partner in the United States. Agreement Enables Planet to Sell Office 365 Licenses Directly to Government Clients.
This week, Planet Technologies executed the Microsoft Office 365 Agreement for Online Services for Government clients (AOS-G) becoming the first Microsoft partner authorized under this new program. In an effort to provide greater access for procurement and support due to the rapid adoption of... - January 10, 2013 - Planet Technologies
Bonding Agency Offers Bank Customers Deposit Protection as Feds Abandon Unlimited FDIC Insurance
Surety Advisors, LLC, an independent bonding and insurance agency, is offering private excess deposit insurance as an alternative replacement to the unlimited FDIC deposit protection instituted during the global financial crisis, renewed under Dodd-Frank and discontinued December 31, 2012. J. Mark... - January 09, 2013 - J.M. Strange & Company
UTRS Announces New Branding and Website for RKR Hess Associates Division
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS), a leading provider of engineering, information technology and communications services, today announced the release of new branding and a website for the RKR Hess Associates division it acquired in September 2012. UTRS Chief Operating Officer (COO)... - January 08, 2013 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
City of Poway, CA Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions for Its Customer Information System
NorthStar Utilities Solutions is pleased to announce that the City of Poway has selected the NorthStar CIS application as its utility-billing and customer management solution. Using NorthStar CIS the City will drive its efficiency, integration, and continuing commitment to customer service. - January 05, 2013 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Thursby Awarded General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule
Thursby Software Systems, Inc., has been awarded a five year General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, number GS-35F-132AA, effective immediately. The contract provides a vehicle for government agencies to directly procure Thursby's Apple integration, management and security solutions. - January 03, 2013 - Thursby Software Systems, Inc.
William D. Snyder to be Sworn in as Martin County's 8th Sheriff
Following an extensive 33-year law enforcement career, William D. Snyder will return to the Martin County Sheriff's Office, this time as the agency's leader. The law enforcement officer and former lawmaker has one thing on his mind, keeping the citizens of Martin County, Florida safe. - January 02, 2013 - Sheriff William D. Snyder
Solesky Family Releases 911 Call at the Center of High Court Decision, Tracey v. Solesky
The 911 call portrays a life-threatening attack upon a young boy by a neighbor's pit bull. The Solesky family hopes the 911 call will inspire Maryland legislators to resolve that this never happens in the New Year. - December 17, 2012 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Incumbent Morton Grove Mayor's Fundraiser a Success
The Friends of Daniel J. Staackmann held a fundraising breakfast on December 12, 2012 at Kappy’s Restaurant, 7200 W. Dempster, Morton Grove. Over 50 people were in attendance (business owners, residents, and friends) to support Mayor Dan Staackmann in his quest to win the Village's first... - December 16, 2012 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc. to Operate Davis County Inspection / Maintenance Technical Center
Davis County has chosen to contract with Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc. (WEP) to provide inspection services to Davis County motorists at the Vehicle Emissions Testing Center in Kaysville. County commissioners debated several options to provide the additional inspection services and... - December 15, 2012 - Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc.
Tidwell Swaim & Associates, Oldest Immigration Law Firm in Texas, Seeks to Help Those in the Immigration Process
Those in the midst of the immigration process may need legal assistance. Tidwell Swaim & Associates can help – they are the oldest immigration law firm in Texas, helping over 35,000 clients in their 35 years of operation. They are committed to offering the highest standard of client service in all areas of immigration law. - December 10, 2012 - Tidwell Swaim
Matt Smith, Senior Cloud and Microsoft Office 365 Architect, Joins Planet Technologies
Planet Technologies, a leading Microsoft consulting and services company headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, announced today that Matt Smith has joined the company as Cloud Architect. Smith will be providing expertise to Planet’s state and local government customers around cloud... - December 08, 2012 - Planet Technologies
Signs for New North Dakota No Smoking Law Available at ComplianceSigns.com
North Dakota's revised smoking ban takes effect Dec. 6. It prohibits most indoor smoking and prohibits smoking within 20 feet of buildings. ComplianceSigns.com has developed a variety of no smoking signs to help assure compliance with the new law. - December 07, 2012 - Compliance Signs, Inc.
Manufacturer to Offer Refurb Program to Contractors and Department of Transportation for Arrow Boards and Message Boards
State and city level DOTs and contractors can refurb their old or broken message boards or arrow boards to extend budget and save money. - December 07, 2012 - K&K Systems, Inc
Law of Street Naming and Numbering Course Announced by Aligned Assets
In Central London on 29th January 2013, Aligned Assets are running a training course on the Law of Street Naming and Numbering. - December 05, 2012 - Aligned Assets
From West Point to Wall Street: Mischler Financial Group Adds Military Veteran and Former Merrill Lynch Exec to Senior Trading Desk Ranks
Institutional brokerage Mischler Financial Group (“Mischler”), the securities industry’s oldest and largest certified SDVBE (Service Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) announced today the appointment of Timothy Greene to the role of Director, Institutional Equity Sales/Trading. - December 04, 2012 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
Wisconsin Publisher Releases Retired Homicide Detective's Book
Steven Spingola, a former Milwaukee Police Department homicide detective with a national reputation for excellence, releases his second book. - December 03, 2012 - Badger Wordsmith, LLC
Urrutia Consulting, NHA Advisors and TerraVerde Renewable Partners Form Strategic Alliance
TerraVerde Renewable Partners, Urrutia Consulting and NHA Advisors form alliance to provide energy management and solar advisory services to cities, counties and special districts. - November 29, 2012 - TerraVerde Renewable Partners
Service Level Management Solution for Government Cloud Now Available on UK Government’s Cloudstore
Anaeko’s ServiceClarity now offers government departments and agencies a cost effective method of maximising business benefit from the move to the cloud. - November 20, 2012 - Anaeko
Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin Congratulates Wesley Duncan on His Recent Election Victory for Nevada State Assembly, District 37
Congratulations from the Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin, Chtd., to Republican Candidate Wesley Duncan on his November 2012 Election Victory for Nevada State Assembly, District 37. - November 14, 2012 - The Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin, Chtd.
DUECO, Inc. Provides Crews and Equipment to Support Hurricane Sandy Clean Up
Utility Trucks and Crew from DUECO and Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation Help Restore Power Along the East Coast. - November 13, 2012 - Dueco, Inc.
London Borough of Harrow Wins the Overall Exemplar Award 2012
After a vote by over 300 delegates, the London Borough of Harrow has been announced the winner of the Overall Exemplar Award at the Everything Happens Somewhere conference - November 10, 2012 - GeoPlace
Capita Announces Details of Its 3rd National Payment by Results in Public Services Conference – Monday 26th November – Central London
Capita’s 3rd National Payment by Results in Public Services Conference focuses on the government’s commitment to extend outcome based service delivery schemes across the public sector by 2014. - November 10, 2012 - Capita Conferences
Wall Street Firm Steps Up to Plate on Veteran’s Day; Mischler Financial Group to Contribute November Profits to Wounded Warrior Project
Mischler Financial Group, Inc., the securities industry’s oldest and largest Service Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise, has announced that it will be contributing 10% of the firm’s November profits to the Wounded Warrior Project; the leading non-profit dedicated to creating jobs and improving the circumstances of the thousands of men and women who risked their lives and became physically disabled while serving in our country’s Armed Forces. - November 09, 2012 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
Federal Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Los Angeles Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Prevent Closure
The Law Offices of Barry Fischer files Federal Complaint on behalf of L.A.-based pot dispensary to prevent the DEA from using intimidation tactics and “arbitrary and capricious” conduct in efforts to close legalized medical marijuana dispensaries in California. Lawsuit asserts Federal Government’s “abuse of power.” - November 06, 2012 - The Law Offices of Barry Fischer
Bread and Roses Heritage Committee Releases New Festival Video
Release of the official video capturing the 2012 Bread and Roses Heritage Festival on Labor Day on the Lawrence Common. - November 03, 2012 - Bread and Roses Heritage Committee