Our Friday 29 July Tech Lab program features EngagingPlans from UrbanInteractiveStudio (UIS). Join us to learn more about the EngagingPlans online tool and to hear tips about successful online engagement based on Chris Haller’s experience working with agencies and nonprofits. EngagingPlans is an online engagement solution tailored to practitioners’ needs, something that’s rare in today’sRead… Read more »
Work begins today on a new broadband network in Minnesota designed to connect anchor institutions like public offices, schools and libraries. The Greater Minnesota Broadband Collaborative Project is a $24 million broadband network that will provide greater access throughout the state. Enventis, a subsidiary of HickoryTech, will be managing the build out. The project willRead… Read more »
We’re glad to share this research report from Brad Fitch at the Congressional Management Foundation: “The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) today released the first study of congressional staff views of social media, and how it is being used by C Original post
Today is the 21st anniversary of the signing of Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990. It was designed to provide increased civil rights for people with disabilities. This law became even more important to those of us in the business of recruitment when PresidentRead… Read more »
I know, I know. You are probably tired of me droning on about this. But many people still have this question, and it’s important. And as I’ve said before, most people go about it totally wrong in my humble opinion. Let me explain. In my online training, I teach people to get clear on theirRead… Read more »
The deficit showdown reflects a challenge of modern times: how can government – and society – deal with increased complexity? A new book may point the way. Noted government observer Donald Kettl, wrote several years ago that the government of the future needs to develop three things to deal with increased complexity: knowledge-driven organizations, theRead… Read more »
Deltek Analyst Joanna Salini reports. As the FCC’s narrowbanding mandate approaches, states and localities are scrambling to raise funds to upgrade their outdated radio systems. The FCC sent warning letters earlier this month to those localities not yet in compliance with the mandate. Many counties and municipalities have not only been pooling together to shareRead… Read more »
For this week’s Top 10 Twitter list we’re focusing on renewable energy. There is plenty of information sharing on Twitter about renewable energy, but these are the ten folks we think are leading the charge. @REWorld – The world’s #1 Renewable Energy News and Information Source @NWcleantech – NW Cleantech is a digital community connectingRead… Read more »
POLITICAL LAW BIZ. Allen & Overy is launching a new political law practice in Washington. The firm’s release is here. Jason Abel is leaving his spot as Chief Counsel of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration this week to join the firm. A DECADE OF FORMS AMENDED. Story here. “[Rep.] Akin released a documentRead… Read more »
Deltek State and Local Industry Analysis Manager Chris Dixon reports. As the federal government nears the brink of missing its self-imposed deadline for raising the debt ceiling, it’s a good time to assess the potential impact on state and local governments and their contractors. (You can find a great assessment on the potential impact onRead… Read more »