State & Local Government News
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T2P Releases “Mitigating Risk in IT Outsourcing,” a Practical Framework for Control and Certainty in Externalized Service Initiatives
Hype-free white paper provides lessons learned from more than 40 years in IT management, including checklists for effective service transition and effective responses to problematic projects. - December 15, 2010 - Truth to Power, LLC
GL Solutions Wins North Carolina MMIS Project
GL Solutions announced the awarding of a multi-million dollar contract over five years from North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services. - December 08, 2010 - GL Solutions
Iowa Motor Truck Association Launches New Division - Emerging Regulatory Changes Drive Demand for Safety and Compliance Services
The Iowa Motor Truck Association (IMTA) is unveiling a new division – Iowa Truck Services – that will provide licensing, permitting, safety and compliance solutions for member and non-member motor carriers, as well as farmers and independent businesses with delivery... - December 02, 2010 - Iowa Truck Services
Planet Technologies Launches GovCloud - a New Cloud Practice Designed Specifically to Assist Government Agencies with Cloud Based Solutions
Planet Technologies launches new government cloud practice “GovCloud” which leverages state of the art cloud technologies, expert cloud migration services, and cloud based solutions designed specifically for government. - December 02, 2010 - Planet Technologies
RCC Selected by East Texas Council of Governments to Conduct HSEEP-Compliant Tabletop and Full-Scale National Emergency Communications Plan Exercises
RCC Consultants will design, conduct and evaluate tabletop and full-scale exercises for the East Texas Council of Governments to validate National Emergency Communications Plan Goal 2. More than 100 agencies from 14 counties in Texas will participate. - November 29, 2010 - RCC Consultants
Simi Valley Police Department 40th Anniversary Calendar on Sale
The Simi Valley Police Department will celebrate 40 years of service in 2011. The Simi Valley Police Foundation will hold several celebrations. Publishing a Commemorative Calendar is the first undertaking for 2011. - November 28, 2010 - Simi Valley Police Foundation
Wyndmoor Hose Company No. 1 Mourns Passing of Former Chief Joseph B. Timoney
Former Chief and 62 year volunteer department member passed away November 22, 2010. - November 26, 2010 - Wyndmoor Hose Company No. 1
Innovative RSA and RSG Trainers QHINT Applaud QLD's Tough Stance on Problem Drinking/Gambling
Queensland is well known as a 'party' state, hosting Schoolies Week on the Gold Coast each year and attracting the lion's share of the country's tourism industry. However, the state has real problems with alcohol abuse and alcohol-related violence as well as problem gambling. An innovative RSA and... - November 19, 2010 - Quality Hospitality International
Exclusive Stadshavens Rotterdam Site Tour at IQPC's Smart Cities Summit
IQPC are proud to present the Smart Cities Summit taking place 23-25 February 2011 in Rotterdam. As part of the program, IQPC has secured an exclusive site visit of the unique Rotterdam Stadshavens. - November 19, 2010 - IQPC
VeriPic, Inc. Honored with 2010 Cygnus Law Enforcement Group Innovation Award
This Award Recognizes VeriPic’s Digital Photo Lab® for it’s Innovative security technologies and extremely high performance handling of Law Enforcement digital assets including photos, video, audio and documents. - November 10, 2010 - VeriPic, Inc.
PURVIS Systems Implements Comprehensive Notification Solution for Providence Emergency Management Agency & Office of Homeland Security
Announcement of a custom notification solution developed by PURVIS Systems for the Providence Emergency Management Agency. - November 10, 2010 - PURVIS Systems Incorporated
Phoenix VA Veterans Day Parade Set for November 11, 2010
The Phoenix VA Health Care System will recognize and honor Maricopa County Veterans with its 14th annual VA Veterans Day Parade. With nearly 100 entries, helium balloons, marching bands, Veterans Service Organizations, floats and more this is a fun filled family event you won't want to miss. Join them on Veterans Day, November 11 at 11 a.m. N on 7th Street at Montecito, W on Camelback and N on Central Avenue. - November 08, 2010 - Phoenix VA Health Care System
Abe Comes Home to Kentucky
The small town of Stanville in rural Kentucky was certainly in its prime Thursday for the unveiling of the 2nd largest seated Lincoln Statue in the world. The statue of America's 16th president was erected at the Eric C. Conn Law Firm. People poured in from the community and media. District Court... - November 05, 2010 - Eric C Conn Law Firm
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing Among Four U.s. Mayors Named as Fellows by the Urban Land Institute Daniel Rose Center for Public Leadership in Land Use
Bing and his team will offer guidance to ULI in the development of products, programs and services that cover a broad spectrum of work incorporating three over-arching themes: real estate finance and development; the interdependencies and respective roles of the public and private sectors; and the role and importance of the public realm in creating viable, thriving communities. - November 05, 2010 - Urban Land Institute Michigan
Texas Right of Way Associates & Texas Railroad Commissioner Victor Carrillo to Join Forces
Texas Railroad Commissioner Victor Carrillo has agreed to join Texas Right of Way Associates as an independent consultant after he steps down as Chairman. - November 01, 2010 - TRWA, Inc.
The Documentary Race to Nowhere, the Dark Side of America's Achievement Culture, to Air at Adams International School on December 2nd & 9th 2010 at 7:00 pm
Adams International School to screen the acclaimed educational documentary Race To Nowhere. The film shows the high-stakes, high-pressure culture that has invaded our schools and our children’s lives, creating unhealthy, disengaged, unprepared and stressed-out youth. - November 01, 2010 - Adams International School
Alex von Furstenberg Pledges Supports to Beverly Hills Police Officers Association
Support will Provide Police Officers with Ongoing Medical Benefits - October 29, 2010 - Alex von Furstenberg
New Website Helps Voters Match Personal Views to Candidates
VoterMind.com, a non-partisan educational tool that matches voters with candidates has launched its prototype website. - October 28, 2010 - VoterMind.com
The Colorado BioScience Association and 650+ Partners Oppose Amendments 60 and 61 & Proposition 101
The Colorado BioScience Association along with over 650 partners are opposed to three ballot measures facing Colorado this election – Amendment 60, Amendment 61 and Proposition 101. These three measures - also known as the 'ugly three' - are referred to as tax breaks, but will have a devastating impact on Colorado and the companies located in the state for years to come. - October 27, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
Geosemble, ETI Collaborate on Product Development
Geospatial engineering collaboration improves opportunity identification and risk mitigation for government customers. - October 21, 2010 - Geosemble Technologies
Education Online Services Corporation Participated in the Annual White House Initiative Conference on HBCUs
Education Online Services Corporation participates in panel discussion on the future of online education at annual White House Initiative conference on HBCU’s - October 21, 2010 - Education Online Services Corp
Pro-Oregon Launches Medical Marijuana TV Ad for Measure 74
New commercial launched in favor of passing Oregon's Measure 74 regulated supply system for Medical Marijuana. - October 21, 2010 - PRO Oregon
London Libraries Consortium Introduces Shared Stock Management and Acquisitions
Two London Boroughs, both members of the London Libraries Consortium, are sharing stock management services across the two boroughs. - October 20, 2010 - London Libraries Consortium
NH Invites Insurance Companies to Sow the Seeds of Business Success at the 2010 ACLI Annual Conference
To demonstrate their support for insurance companies and spread the word about the benefits of redomesticating to New Hampshire, the Granite State's Department of Insurance and Division of Economic Development are exhibiting at the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) Annual Conference October 17-19, 2010, and inviting industry leaders to continue the conversation at Facebook.com/RedomesticateNH and Twitter.com/RedomesticateNH. - October 16, 2010 - NH Division of Economic Development
Prevent Lung Cancer in October 2010 with Radon Awareness Week According to Radon Mitigation Company, Air Quality Control Agency
Radon gas has been identified by the World Health Organization as a leading cause of lung cancer. To address this problem, the United States government has declared October 17th-24th as "Radon Awareness Week." Company owner Jamey Gelina is asking the media to promote this cause. - October 15, 2010 - Air Quality Control Radon Mitigation Remediation
TelOnU Announces New Social Media Platform for Sharing Political Views and Reviews
2010 Election Sparks Lively Debate through Questions and Answers about Candidates and Elected Officials - October 07, 2010 - TelOnU
Rentricity Inc. Presents to Investors at Cleantech New York Forum and Philadelphia IMPACT 2010 Events
Frank Zammataro, President and Co-Founder, will present “Building a Smart & Sustainable Water Grid Powered by Renewable Water Energy” to the clean technology investment community at the Cleantech New York Forum and Impact 2010 Philadelphia events. The presentation will stress the... - October 06, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
323link Inks Representation Deal with Paradigm Strategic Marketing Offering Simplified Internet Video
323link, a leader in Lecture Capture, Podcasting and Streaming, announced that it has signed a representative agreement with Paradigm Strategic Marketing, LLC. Paradigm Strategic Marketing is now providing sales, demonstrations, and support for all 323link products in the state of Florida. - October 01, 2010 - Paradigm Strategic Marketing, LLC
Rentricity Completes First Commercial Installation for Pennsylvania Water Authority
Rentricity’s 30 Kilowatt Micro Hydro Flow-to Wire System powers water pumps with “green’ electricity at the MAWC Beaver Run Water Treatment Plant in Westmoreland County, PA. - September 20, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Efficient Energy of Tennessee Partners with the University of Tennessee's Team Living Light
Robbie Thomas, President of Efficient Energy of Tennessee (EETN) is proud to announce a newly established partnership with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Team Living Light. EETN will help promote Living Light and has offered to utilize their network to find opportunities for the team to... - September 14, 2010 - Efficient Energy Of Tennessee
Boulder Emergency Squad Volunteers Help Firefighters and Residents of Fourmile Canyon Fire
The tragic wildland fire that ripped through Fourmile Canyon this week has taken peoples' homes and possessions. Some of those affected are the very firefighters who protected the community and saved many structures, but sadly lost their homes. Boulder Emergency Squad provided temporary housing for a few of those firefighters affected and continues to support the community relief effort with their volunteer rescuers. - September 14, 2010 - Boulder Emergency Squad, Inc
Huey Long's Contemporary and Law Partner's Lost Political Papers Discovered. Now Published in New Book.
Harvey G. Fields died in 1961 and for over forty-five years his political papers were hidden away waiting to be discovered. Two years ago the papers came to light and gave new insight into the Huey Long years and the political scenes of the deep south and nation from the early 1920s through the mid 40s. These papers have now been archived at LSU but not before a book was written about Fields and the political history of the nation. "I Called Him Grand Dad" is now published and available. - September 13, 2010 - Thomas T Fields
Amero Enterprise Launches New Pell Grants Website, PellGrants.us
PellGrants.us is the Biggest Site in the Realm of College Grants. The Site Provides Free Information, Tools, and Strategies Helping Undergraduate and Graduate Students Pay for College with Money That is Not Required to Pay Back. - September 10, 2010 - Amero Enterprise
Yes, They Can Hear You Now. Citizen's Can Express Their Opinion with Their Own Voice Using DirectedMessages to Reach Any Government Official or Decision Maker in the U.S.
A new company that will change how citizens communicate with their government officials. DirectedMessages will be the "mouthpiece" of ordinary citizens who want their voices heard. They can join with PACS, unions, political organizations in influencing decision making/voting on important issues that affect each citizen. DirectedMessages are delivered by phone to the call target and signed off with the name of the voice petitioner. Petitions can be paid for by sponsors as well. - September 08, 2010 - directed messages.com llc.
Northbrook, IL Streamlines Public Meeting Process
Northbrook, IL Selects IQM2, Inc. - September 03, 2010 - IQM2, Inc
Hailsham-Gournay Town Twinning 10th Anniversary Celebrations
Members of the Hailsham & District Twinning Association will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its link with the French town of Gournay-en-Bray in the coming weeks. - September 03, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
New Town Guide for Hailsham Visitors and Residents
Visitors to Hailsham and Hellingly will be able to learn more about the town thanks to a newly revised and published guide book. - September 03, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Hailsham & Hellingly Masterplan Still in the Hands of Wealden District Council
Government policy, as set out in the South East Plan, is that local planning authorities (in this case Wealden District Council) should “encourage community-led local planning” and, following public consultation early last year, the Hailsham and Hellingly Masterplan was approved by the Town Council and submitted to Wealden District Council for adoption as supplementary planning guidance for the development and the regeneration of the town centre through to 2026. - September 02, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Tampa Web Development Firm Bayshore Solutions Launches the New Moving Hillsborough Forward Website
Tampa Web development and Tampa Web hosting firm Bayshore Solutions launches the Moving Hillsborough Forward website, where visitors can learn more, take action or make a donation towards the modern transportation system. - August 28, 2010 - Bayshore Solutions
Hailsham Mayor to Attend Annual Service to Commemorate the Battle of Britain
The Mayor of Hailsham will attend the Royal Air Force Association’s Battle of Britain commemorative service on Sunday 19th September at 10.30am. - August 27, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Deadline for Grant Applications 2011/2012
Grant application forms are still available for non-profit organisations, registered charities or other agencies in Hailsham, intending to request funding for new or improved facilities, activities or projects from Hailsham Town Council’s 2011 budget. - August 27, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Energy Performance Specialists Selected by the City of Port Washington as Approved Energy Efficient Lighting Contractor for Federal Stimulus Project
Energy Performance Specialists announced today it has been named an approved energy efficient lighting contractor for the City of Port Washington. This selection is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) funds for energy efficiency programs. The grant the City of Port... - August 22, 2010 - Energy Performance Specialists
Community Generated Green Line Extension Station Designs Submitted to MassDOT and Available for Public Review
Community Corridor Planning Group delivers results of three-day community design workshop in final report outlining design options, ideas and guidelines for all seven proposed Green Line Extension Stations. - August 20, 2010 - Community Corridor Planning
IAHSS Survey Reveals Healthcare Statistics
A new survey of healthcare security executives by the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) reveals increases in reported violent crimes in hospitals in 2009 compared to similar crimes reported in a survey five years ago. - August 18, 2010 - International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety
Mayor of Hailsham Supports Hailsham 999 Fun Day
Families turned out to enjoy the summer sunshine and see behind the scenes of the emergency services at a 999 Fun Day, held at the Hailsham East Community Centre and Maurice Thornton Field last Saturday. - August 18, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
New Services for Cuckmere Community Bus Users in Hailsham
Cuckmere Community Bus services in Hailsham have improved yet again with the running of extra journeys linking the town to its surrounding villages for local service users. - August 18, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Hailsham Town Council Increases Burial Fees for 2010/2011
Charges for burials in Hailsham are set to increase from 1 September 2010. - August 18, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Ecotrain Teams Up with ‘Sustainable Oroville′ to Create New Jobs in the Okanogan Valley... Improving Quality of Life by Connecting Opportunities
The author of the Ecotrain Green Career Guide Almanac was born in the valley and has a sentimental attachment to a sustainable vision for his home town. - August 15, 2010 - Ecotrain Media Group, LLC
Shenita Williams is Coming Back to Her Recently Renovated Home by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
On Tuesday, August 24, Shenita Williams, the aunt of Paris Whitehead Hamilton, is coming back to her home after weeks of substantial renovations completed by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB), in partnership with the City of St. Petersburg, members of the Tampa Chapter of the National... - August 13, 2010 - Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
Tim Haider for Tustin City Council
Tim D. Haider of TDH & Associates, LLC is running for Tustin City Council in the November 2, 2010 election. He states to the Tustin, California constituency… “My fellow Tustin residents, over the next several years our city, county, and state will be faced with numerous economic... - August 13, 2010 - TDH & Associates, LLC