Stimulus: Who are the watchdogs? 1st April 2009 We believe that there are three inter-related components for preventing waste and fraud as stimulus dollars are distributed to state and local governments through ARRA.
Martha Johnson tapped to lead GSA 1st April 2009 President Barack Obama has nominated former General Services Administration (GSA) Chief of Staff Martha Johnson to lead the independent agency.
National Employee Benefits Day scheduled for April 2 27th March 2009 The importance of retirement security is the primary theme of this year’s National Employee Benefits Day, scheduled for April 2.
Consolidated services: Would they save money? 25th March 2009 At least two states are debating the merits of consolidating local government services to save money.
Small businesses in San Jacinto, Calif., participate in city-sponsored workshops 18th March 2009 Like many other cities, San Jacinto, Calif., has been hit hard by the recession. To mitigate losses to the local economy, the city is connecting local
Report: Stimulus package is a roadmap to future tech spending 12th March 2009 The recently signed stimulus package promises at least $66 billion in new technology-related government spending. More than 100 new and existing grants and other assistance programs for state and local governments will receive funding from the economic stimulus bill.
NACo webinars focus on ‘Leading in Tough Times’ 11th March 2009 The National Association of Counties will hold a series of webinars aimed at helping county officials weather the recession.
EPA names 25 cities with the most Energy Star buildings 6th March 2009 Los Angeles tops the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s list of 25 cities with the most buildings that earned EPA’s Energy Star rating in 2008.
How should states prioritize the use of stimulus package infrastructure funding? 6th March 2009 The first infrastructure project to get under way with funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, a bridge over the Osage River near Tuscumbia, Mo., has come under fire from St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay.
GAO report criticizes use of local police to enforce immigration laws 6th March 2009 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) 287(g) program, which deputizes local law enforcement officers to act as immigration enforcement officers, is not targeting dangerous criminals and lacks federal oversight.
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020