BUILDING contracts 1st June 2006 Local and state governments contract with the private sector for various reasons. From saving money to accessing outside expertise, the key to a successful
Mayor bemoans resignation of New York memorial chief 31st May 2006 New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says last week’s resignation of the chief executive of the World Trade Center Memorial Foundation will only further complicate the troubled efforts to construct the memorial.
Chicago hiring corruption trial continues 31st May 2006 In the ongoing trial of Chicago officials charged with rigging the city’s hiring process, defense attorneys argue that politics have always been part of the process and are only now being called a crime.
Debate rages on mayor’s plan to take over Los Angeles schools 31st May 2006 Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is on the road defending his plan for a “council of mayors” to take over the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Texas health board considers care for uninsured 26th May 2006 Proposed legislation in Texas could increase the amount counties would have to pay for healthcare for the uninsured.
Federal aid coming to New England flood victims 26th May 2006 Parts of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine affected by recent floods qualify for federal aid now that President Bush has declared them to be disaster areas.
New Lenox mayor defends spending 26th May 2006 The mayor of New Lenox, Ill., is defending his use of money from his campaign to pay personal debts he had incurred on a city credit card.
Chicago alderman defends proposed 20 percent raise 25th May 2006 A Chicago alderman says his fellow members of the city council and he deserve the 20 percent pay raise he has proposed.
Board closes meeting 24th May 2006 Local officials and the city’s newspaper are concerned about a Wichita, Kan., museum board’s decision to close one of its meetings to the public.
New York lobbying bill criticized 24th May 2006 The New York City Council is considering a bill that will prevent lobbyists from buying even a cup of coffee for elected officials.
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Report: Renters living at or below the poverty line face a ‘severe shortage of housing’ dlvr.it/SlR6rb 24th March 2023
Report: Technology is encouraging unprecedented collaboration in local government organizations dlvr.it/SlNYqx 23rd March 2023
Metal buildings can be a lifesaver for local governments needing to expand dlvr.it/SlMCV1 23rd March 2023
Transportation department to invest $94M into projects promoting innovation, safety dlvr.it/SlKRf7 22nd March 2023
How state and local CIOs can prioritize security, cloud and legacy systems dlvr.it/SlK7H1 22nd March 2023