Max Stephenson From the Institute for Policy and Governance blog: “Some 30 years ago the eminent political scientist Samuel Beer wrote an article for the New Republic in which he questioned the implications for what he called the idea of the nation of then President Reagan’s declaration that “government” was the nation’s most pressing challenge.Read… Read more »
Virginia Cooperative Extension/Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia are hosting a 2-day symposium on Sustainability “Working with Nature for Sustainable, Beautiful Gardens” June 9-10 From the Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia: A Two-Day Symposium Featuring * Douglas W. Tallamy, Author of Bringing Nature Home * Holly Shimizu, Executive Director, U.S. Botanic Garden Register now through EventBrite.Read… Read more »
Virginia Cooperative Extension/Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia are hosting a 2-day symposium on Sustainability “Working with Nature for Sustainable, Beautiful Gardens” June 9-10 From the Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia: A Two-Day Symposium Fea Original post
I work at the bottom of the transportation food chain. At this level, we have some very basic needs. Each year, we need to fix roads, and we need to find the money to do so. And for the first time in my career, Congress seems to be considering a transportation bill that might justRead… Read more »
The iOS vs Android battle rages on – and Apple is losing talking points This latest news about the two major mobile operating systems does not look good for Apple. A new report, created by the mobile analysis company Crittercism, provides a very good (and surprising) analysis of mobile operating system stability In short, Apple’sRead… Read more »
Deltek Analyst Kristin Howe reports. This year is already off to a strong start for justice and public safety procurement. After a slow November and December, procurement departments across the country entered 2012 with refocused attention on the market. While the actual number of solicitations released decreased from December, several RFPs hit the street inRead… Read more »
What have government agencies done to innovate procurement systems? What creative measures have been taken for successful procurement reforms? If you have a great story to answer these questions, bring it to the Procurement Innovation Challenge. The Challenge has just launched and invites members of the GovLoop community to share experiences in innovative approaches, processes,Read… Read more »
BUNDLERS IN THE NEWS. The Times. “Two American brothers of a Mexican casino magnate who fled drug and fraud charges in the United States and has been seeking a pardon enabling him to return have emerged as major fund-raisers and donors for President Obama’s re-election campaign.” More here. STOCK ACT PROVISIONS EXAMINED. Covington’s look atRead… Read more »
From AFAS: “Appalachian Food & Agriculture Summit 2012 Common Roots, Common Goals March 23-25 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA What is it? The inaugural Appalachian Food and Agriculture Summit 2012: Common Roots, Common Goals will provide opportunities for connection, education, discourse, and hands on experience focused on engaging in a healthy food system. Through workshops, FOOD,Read… Read more »
Legislation banning government contractors from making political contributions to government officials often called “Pay to Play” exists in eleven states. Three cities in New Jersey: Newark, Jersey City, and Hoboken also have enacted legislation prohibiting Pay to Play. Companies and individuals that conduct business with cities and counties often provide the lion’s share of campaignRead… Read more »