Perhaps, just perhaps, government end of year spending is good thing. As much as we rail against it (as I have done) for its waste, I have not seen hard evidence that it is wasteful. I acknowledge this is my first end of year spending spree, so there is a lack of experience on myRead… Read more »
As previously featured on this blog, trucking rights for Mexican companies in the US has been NAFTA’s most-enduring hot potato issue, since its ratification 15 years ago. This is tied into the US’ non-compliance with NAFTA’s international trucking provisions. While US companies already operate freely in Mexico, the inverse has not yet come to pass.Read… Read more »
I could never figure out why some people dread going to conferences. It is always so fast paced, with a ton of people you want to meet, and happy hour every night. I just took over the government liaison/business development role at Marion Montgomery, Inc., so I am looking forward to attending the conference. MMIRead… Read more »
From The Acquisition Corner With the end of the fiscal year comes the right of passage for government contracting personnel and contractors alike; the end-of year budget dump or as I like to call it, the end of fiscal year feeding frenzy. This time of year is characterized by the worst practices in federal contracting:Read… Read more »
In the Open Government world, we spend a lot of time focusing on phone apps, e-mail marketing, data sharing, social networking, blogging, etc. All of these are great tangible examples of openness, but really, they are just tools. At the heart of an Open Government there are three guiding principles: transparency, participation, and collaboration. AnRead… Read more »
People like me have tons of games both for the console and PC. I’m more than sure that there are many more that have even bigger selections. One thing we all have in common is that eventually our games will be damaged or just worn out. You might ask, how can I keep my gamesRead… Read more »
I and Katrina: With all the “press” coverage of the 5 year anniversary, thought I would publish a few thoughts on what it was like then and how things have changed. When Katrina came ashore I, and my family was busy preparing for what was going to be a rather significant tropical event here inRead… Read more »
*********************************************************************** Not a Govloop Member? 30 Secs & Free to Join for Great Info & Perks ************************* I have been a servant of the public sector for twelve years serving not only the local governments of Louisiana, but also the state to the best of my ability. From the Office of Community Development, to theRead… Read more »
*********************************************************************** Not a Govloop Member? 30 Secs & Free to Join for Great Info & Perks *********************************************************************** This past June, I completed a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies from UC Santa Barbara, and worked as a Soil-Hydrologic Technician for Lassen National Forest over the summer. These experiences instilled in me a passion for theRead… Read more »
*********************************************************************** Not a Govloop Member? 30 Secs & Free to Join for Great Info & Perks *********************************************************************** Thank you for the opportunity to apply for a scholarship through the CampusGov / GovLoop. I am currently the Assistant Chief of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Law Enforcement Division and have been working for theRead… Read more »