Article Local governments increasingly turning to alternative fuels to cut costs 2nd April 2014 Municipal authorities across the country are embracing the environmentally-friendly cost savings of alternative fuel vehicles.
Article States use Farm Bill loophole to mitigate food stamp cuts 2nd April 2014 By paying more into “Heat and Eat” provisions, some states are ensuring needy families won’t have benefits cut by changes in the Farm Bill.
Article National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation kick off 2nd April 2014 The National League of Cities encourages conservation, offers tips and resources to local governments for Earth Month.
Article Federal facility gets energy-saving makeover (with related video) 1st April 2014 The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded a $6.4 million Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) to Schneider Electric for the Almeric Christian Federal Building in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Article Charlotte mayor arrested, city council to move forward 31st March 2014 In the wake of former Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Patrick Cannon’s arrest and resignation, the Charlotte city council will meet tonight to discuss how to move forward.
Article Baltimore expands street sweeping operation without increasing budget 31st March 2014 Baltimore’s street sweeping expansion will rely on efficiency, communication and cooperation, rather than additional funding.
Article Free eBook for emergency management teams (with related video) 27th March 2014 An eBook from DLT Solutions shows how Google Enterprise tools can help federal, state and local emergency management and homeland security professionals be prepared for crises.
Article Security technology and resources converge at 2014 GovSec (with related video) 26th March 2014 Here is a preview of the 2014 GovSec conference that takes place May 13 and 14 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Article City on a Cloud Challenge – is your city/county on the cloud? 26th March 2014 Amazon Web Services has announced the City On a Cloud Innovation Challenge to recognize local governments who have best utilized cloud computing services.
Article Like watching ‘Prison Break’ in reverse 26th March 2014 A man tried to break back into the jail from which he was just released in order to recover a confiscated skateboard.
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020