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An expert’s views on the government marketplace as the end of the federal fiscal year approaches (with related video) 27 Aug 2013 | 01:29 am
Gloria Berthold Larkin, president of TargetGov, tells what contractors can expect as the federal fiscal year 2013 winds down. The federal fiscal year ends Sept. 30. read more
NASCIO honors states for outstanding information technology projects 26 Aug 2013 | 10:37 pm
Bridget Akridge The National Association of State Chief Information Officers announced 35 winners of its annual Recognition Awards for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Information Technology i...
Assistance program to help Gainesville, Fla.'s, homeless through the winter 26 Aug 2013 | 08:08 pm
The Cold Night Shelter program, provided by Alachua County and Gainesville, Fla., provides additional funding for homeless shelters to increase capacity during the chillier months. read more
San Diego Mayor 'Naughty' Bob Filner resigns 26 Aug 2013 | 07:59 pm
Amid allegations of sexual misconduct, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner announced Friday he would resign. Filner will officially step down Aug. 30. read more
Spending money to make money 26 Aug 2013 | 07:49 pm
States that spend more on education report higher levels of prosperity States that spend more on education report higher levels of prosperity, according to a report released by the Economic Analysis ...
How much does government cost the average citizen? Wouldn't we all like to know! 22 Aug 2013 | 09:12 pm
What did residents pay the government in 1930? American History read more
Defining pension options 22 Aug 2013 | 08:47 pm
Sharon Scanlon and Richard Snyder A guide for governments considering changes to benefit programs. Detroit’s bankruptcy has underscored the importance of a well-funded government pension plan. Even ...
Nebraska power district upgrades dredging capabilities (with related video) 21 Aug 2013 | 11:09 pm
The Loup River Public Power District recently replaced its 75-year-old dredge with a new dustpan dredge, the Pawnee II. The new electric-powered dredge has computer-based technology. read more
Seattle shooting ignites debate on bulletproof buses 21 Aug 2013 | 10:13 pm
The shooting of a Kings County, Wash., bus driver has residents asking why bus drivers aren't protected by bulletproof glass. read more
New Illinois gun law expands background checks, requires lost or stolen firearms reported 21 Aug 2013 | 08:56 pm
A new Illinois law aims to cut down on illegally trafficked weapons. The law will expand background checks to private and online sales as well as require lost or stolen firearms be reported to the aut...
