IAFC seeks input on digital radio problem
The Fairfax, Va.-based International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) needs input from members who have experienced problems with unintelligible transmissions while using digital two-way portable radios....
2008 Congress of Cities to address change in federal leadership
A new president will be elected one week before the Washington-based National League of Cities’ (NLC) 2008 Congress of Cities is held, so the country's new chief executive will be the focus of the NLC event....
Washington launches "One Card" ID
Washington residents now need only one card to gain access to the city's libraries, recreational facilities and schools....
New York City Pension Funds invest in Northern Ireland
Four New York City Pension Funds plan to invest $150 million in the Emerald Infrastructure Development Fund for Northern Ireland....
County engineer testifies against Clean Water Restoration Act
The removal of one word from the federal Clean Water Act (CWA)proposed in new legislation, the Clean Water Restoration Act (CWRA), could have "expensive, far-reaching and unintended consequences" for counties, Madison County, Ohio, Engineer David Brand told a congressional committee on Wednesday....
New York legislature kills congestion pricing bill
State legislators have rejected New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposal to charge most car drivers $8 and truck drivers $21 to drive in the city's downtown at certain times of the day....
PGMS seeks nominations for Green Star Awards
The Baltimore-based Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) is calling for nominations for its Green Star Awards....
EDA seeks nominations for Excellence in Economic Development Awards
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Excellence in Economic Development Awards. This year's award program features a new category, Excellence in Historic Preservation-led Strategies....
ICMA releases "Emergency Management" new edition
The Washington-based International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has published a new edition...
NLC and United Way to help six cities promote school readiness
The Washington-based National League of Cities' (NLC) Institute for Youth, Education and Families and the United Way of America (UWA) will help six cities promote school readiness among young children....
Monday is deadline for American City & County award nominations
Monday is the deadline for submitting nominations for American City & County’s 2008 County Leader of the Year and Crown Communities...
Land records most common use of GIS in public sector, report says
The creation of land records, such as tax mapping, remains the most common application of geographic information system (GIS) technology, according to a report released last month by the Aurora, Colo.-based Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA)....
EPA offers free Webcast on procuring energy-efficient products
The Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Energy-Environment Municipal Network will offer a free Webcast on April 17 about procuring energy-efficient products....
Counties face financial crisis, according to NACo study
A decline in property tax revenues and investment earnings related to the nation's high foreclosure rate is pushing many counties to the brink of crisis, according to a snapshot study by the Washington-based National Association of Counties (NACo)...
April is 911 Education Month
The Coalition for 911 Education, a collaboration of various agencies, such as the Washington-based E911 Institute and the Arlington, Va.-based National Emergency Number Association, have declared April to be National 911 Education Month....
Consortium develops forum on desalination research
A consortium consisting of the Denver-based American Water Works Association Research Foundation (AwwaRF), the California Energy Commission and Broomfield, Colo.-MWH engineering consulting firm have created a Web-based forum on desalination research....
New York's Passenger Bill of Rights overturned
A federal court of appeals has overturned New York's Passenger Bill of Rights (PBR) that would require airlines to provide food, water and clean toilets to passengers on planes grounded for more than three hours....
Colorado city forced to flush water system
A salmonella outbreak has forced Alamosa, Colo., officials to conduct an extreme treatment of its water system....
Cincinnati teaches youth computer skills
Cincinnati is launching a program this spring to teach computers skills to students ages 12 to 18...
NACo plans to restore local/federal partnership
The Washington-based National Association of Counties (NACo), in response to the high number of proposals it received during its recent Legislative Conference for legislative policies aimed at easing problems caused for local governments by some federal laws, has begun an initiative to repair the federal/local partnership....
What should be done with e-garbage?
New York officials expect to pass a new ordinance this month that will require electronics manufacturers to collect and dispose of old devices, such as computers and portable music players, that would otherwise pose a health hazard if improperly disposed....
Rain Bird calls for entries in second annual Intelligent Use of Water Film Competition
Azusa, Calif.-based irrigation products manufacturer Rain Bird is calling for entries into its second annual Intelligent Use of Water Film Competition....
New York to pass e-waste legislation
On March 26, New York may become the first city in the nation to require electronics manufacturers to take their products back from residents who want to dispose of old computers, video monitors, portable music players and other devices....
Humane Society endorses proposed strengthening of Georgia dog fighting law
The Gaithersburg, Md-based Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is urging Georgia lawmakers to approve proposed legislation that would strengthen the state’s laws against dog fighting....
Consortium to certify state and local chief information officers
The Washington-based Public Technology Institute (PTI), the University of North Carolina School of Government’s Center for Public Technology in Chapel Hill, N.C., and the Florida Institute of Government at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla., have created a program to train and certify chief information officers....
