As a recently graduated MPA student (July 1 graduation– check it out here!), I’m trying to learn as much as I possibly can about government. This post is the first of a series of interviews with outstanding state and local government employees across the country. I find people incredibly fascinating and I love learning aboutRead… Read more »
This week’s Project of the Week is brought to you by one of GovLoop’s 2011 Major Partners, GEICO. For the members of America’s armed forces and the U.S.’s federal workers, their service to the country is invaluable to taking care of the nation’s interests at home and abroad. As the Government Employees Insurance Company, GEICORead… Read more »
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Deltek Sr. Analyst Kyle Ridley reports. The National Association of Counties (NACo) held its 76th Annual Conference and Exposition in Multnomah County, Ore. July 15-19, 2011. Several county officials, vendors and IT professionals attended the event in an effort to discuss policies and issues affecting counties nationwide and collaborate on ideas for shaping a brightRead… Read more »
Here is a brief list of some of the interesting sustainability news articles from this week: By the numbers: The top eco car DoD Announces Results of Renewable Energy Projects Review Wind Speeds Elevated Across the US in Q2 2011 US Green Economy Has 2.7 Million Jobs And you’ll find more headlines at CEILeadership.org! OriginalRead… Read more »
In 2003, then Surgeon General, Richard H. Carmona reported that obesity had reached crisis levels. Carmona explained that obesity is ”the fastest-growing cause of disease and death in America. And it’s completely preventable.” In response to this crisis, Michelle Obama has been publicly advocating increased physical activity and improved diet. In 2010, the first ladyRead… Read more »
REP. RIVERA IN THE NEWS. Roll Call. “The FBI and IRS are investigating Rep. David Rivera over payments that a casino company may have made to a company owned by the Florida Republican’s mother, the Miami Herald reported Thursday.” LOBBYING AND THE BOTTOM LINE. Roll Call. WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION? Here’s aRead… Read more »
On June 9, 2011, sanofi-aventis U.S. announced the “sanofi-aventis U.S. Innovation Challenge: Data, Design, Diabetes” at the National Institute of Health’s Health Data Initiative Forum. The challenge integrates open data with a human-centered view into diabetes, and will award $220,000 in total prize money. Guest blogger Michele Polz provides details on how this challenge cameRead… Read more »
Workday will allow Brown University to reallocate resources to mission critical areas. Find out more in these videos about how Cornell and Brown universities use Workday: http://www.workday.com/solutions/higher_education.php?campid=sm_gl_ws_bd_he_103
The countdown clocks in a dozen New York City subway stations succumbed to a late July heat wave this week. Officials had to shut down the clocks to protect them from soaring temperatures, which can exceed 120 degrees in the rooms where the clocks are located. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued an apology and plansRead… Read more »