Article APWA Congress draws public works professionals with knowledge, new technology (with related video) 8th August 2013 Public works professionals will be gathering in Chicago on Aug. 25 through 28 to attend the American Public Works Association (APWA) International Congress and Exposition at McCormick Place Lakeside Center.
Article Current immigration reform bill will affect county spending 7th August 2013 The recently passed immigration reform will have a serious impact on counties. The National Association of Counties (NACo) released a report examining the potential effects of the bill.
Article War-fighter to crime-fighter program sees some abuses 7th August 2013 A recent investigation into the Department of Defense’s 1033 program found many rural law enforcement agencies have taken advantage of the surplus giveaway, stockpiling millions of dollars worth of high tech equipment they couldn’t possibly use.
Article Shiny happy people holding hands – New studies determine the happiest, friendliest places in the country 7th August 2013 New studies reveal the happiest, friendliest places in America that aren’t Disney’s Magic Kingdom.
Article California city “bans the box” 7th August 2013 Richmond, Calif., recently joined a handful of other cities and states in prohibiting employers from requiring potential employees to divulge their criminal backgrounds.
Article When box stores leave 7th August 2013 When box stores like Walmarts leave communities, officials are left wondering what to do with sprawling, abandoned facilities.
Article Quarterly equipment auction and resale reports offer price trend information 6th August 2013 EquipmentWatch has issued its latest “Heavy Equipment Auction Market Trending” report covering the period through June 30.
Article New cycle track a step forward for Atlanta’s alternative transportation 5th August 2013 Earlier this month, Atlanta’s first two-way protected bike lane opened on 10th Street along Piedmont Park. The new track is a part of the “Connect Atlanta Plan” to double both bike lane mileage and the number of cyclists in the city by 2016.
Article Marijuana farms in California pose problems for local officials 5th August 2013 Marijuana farms are causing serious environmental damage in California. Officials also worry about the increased crime associated with drug cultivation.
Article Rhode Island, Minnesota to marry same-sex couples 5th August 2013 Beginning Aug. 1, Rhode Island and Minnesota became the 12th and 13th states to officially recognize same-sex marriages.
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020