First let me start off by sharing: Second, let me share that it’s great to be back in the saddle, I’ve really missed this space and truly underestimated it’s ability to keep to me motivated and thinking creatively about public service. I hope that you can bare with me if my writing seems a littleRead… Read more »
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Could Chicago be the next hotbed of Gov20 and OpenGov?
For those outside of Chicago, you may not be familiar with the Mayor’s new transition website. It’s pretty awesome. You can submit your resume if you’re interested in being part of the new administration. More importantly, the site is also letting citizens submit proposals and features and interactive page that lets citizens comment on suggestions.Read… Read more »
Putting the “Gov” in Web Content Governance
From a small local business to a government agency with international reach, to succeed online, every organization needs a solid plan to create, deliver, and govern its content. Government agencies are some of the largest and highest-profile organizations out there, and have a wealth of content—so having a strategy for getting the most out ofRead… Read more »
GPRA Mod: A Flurry of Activity
Obama signed the GPRA Modernization Act in January. While OMB has yet to issue any formal guidance to agencies on what they should do, there has been a flurry of conferences, forums, and seminars that have focused on the new law’s meaning and intent. In the past month, I’ve participated in more than a halfRead… Read more »
GovMadness Update: The Sweet Sixteen and Cinderellas
As the NCAA tournament sweet sixteen tips off tonight I wanted to give everyone and update on where your favorite cities and agencies stand in GovMadness. Over the weekend and Monday and Tuesday govies did battle at the ballot box to try and push their favorites through the second round and one step closer toRead… Read more »
The Stress Doc’s Stages of Grief: Discovering Purpose and Possibility in Trying Times
With all the uncertainty and stress in our economic-job climate (not to mention natural and man-made disasters), most of us can use a refresher on how to grapple with loss and change, how to have the courage to both persist and to let go, how to transform the danger into opportunity…how to grow stronger, wiserRead… Read more »
Announcement: Free PMP Exam Simulator
I’ve been so busy over the last few weeks. One of my project teams is going through a formal testing cycle, and I completely spaced letting you know about a new resource available for you if you are planning on going after the PMP exam. I was on the phone with Cornelius Fichtner, host ofRead… Read more »
National Legislation Influences Austin
Increasing obesity rates in the United States in recent years have caused health and nutritional issues, especially those regarding children, to gain additional attention across the nation. This issue is currently being addressed in the 82nd Texas Legislature in a series of bills that focus on altering nutritional standards and physical education programs in theRead… Read more »
Lobbying, the money race, complaints, and ethics in today’s political law links
AMENDED COMPLAINT AGAINST MCCASKILL. Roll Call reports. “In a conference call with reporters, Missouri Republican Party Executive Director Lloyd Smith said the state party would file an amended complaint to the Senate Ethics Committee, asking the panel to review McCaskill’s use of the plane for two political events.” THIRD TRIAL FOR KEVIN RING. Roll Call.Read… Read more »
High-speed rail plan to connect Chicago to St. Louis moves forward
Illinois will begin construction on a project that will connect Chicago to St. Louis through high-speed rail. The $685 million federally funded project is set to move forward now that the federal government and Union Pacific railroad have finalized the terms of their partnership agreement. The project is expected to create 6,200 direct and indirectRead… Read more »