Earlier this week, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad named Bill Monroe, one of the state’s prominent newsmen, as his administration’s special advisor for government transparency. In that capacity, Mr. Monroe will help craft and implement Iowa’s transparency agenda, the governor said. “I have taken steps to assure that my administration will be transparent,” Gov. Branstad saidRead… Read more »
Justice Catherine Holmes, Jim O’Sullivan AC and Phillip Cummins commenced the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry today. Their Terms of Reference include the adequacy of equipment and communications systems. Written submissions are invited by 5.00pm, 11 March 2011. The final report is due by January 2012. My postings on the January 2010 Australian Floods mayRead… Read more »
The Link Mailing List was established by Tony Barry and Eric Wainwright, in 1993. Link has provided a forum on the use of the Internet and for creating public policy for Australia for 17 years. Tony recently announced he was standing down as list administrator and Eric has invited “Linkers”, both old and new, toRead… Read more »
Tips for people who want Jobs That Matter The job market is scary. Should I stay in school? leave a comment » I get this question from time to time. I have to be careful not to get judgmental with my answer, because, ironically, I am a classic example of someone who stayed in schoolRead… Read more »
I guess now is as good a time as any to jump in and introduce myself to govloop. Don’t expect me to be a brilliant writer or even marginal but you will get some real truth that eludes far to many trying to develop a certain image. I am to the point, go with myRead… Read more »
(Photo Credit http://transportgraphics.blogspot.com) Would love to have all communicators, technologists, planners or anyone else even marginally interested in government and it’s role in transportation come join #localgovchat tonight at 9 EST. We want to discuss how communications, visualizations and other data can help improve how residents get around from state to state, city to city,Read… Read more »
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and like most of you, I’m planning to write a bad check for piles and piles of gifts. I’m not sure what, really. I won’t keep much track. Even after I buy them, I’ll probably be a little fuzzy on what exactly I paid for. And when theRead… Read more »
In an analysis of 2011 State of the State addresses, governors hit upon the subject of government redesigns – to address budgets, size of state governments and jobs. Among the key components of gubernatorial plans to redesign state government, “consolidation,” “streamlining,” and “pensions” rang the loudest and most persistent. The perennial list of topics, suchRead… Read more »
I will confess that I did not used to be a fan of sharing IT. But, that was a different time and it was before we had so many options and the experience of some pioneers to show us the way. Now, I believe it can be a key to governmental survival and, it mayRead… Read more »
Engagement is important when it comes to using Twitter but, you have a day job, right? A good way to keep your social network outlets up to date with fresh content is to get some help from RSS feeds from topics of your interest and other social media tools. For example on my Identika TwitterRead… Read more »