Governance & Finance: Page 115

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    Pennsylvania automates IT processes and modernizes human services systems

    Clark Public Utilities (CPU) in Clark County, Wash., has automated its meter-reading processes by outfitting approximately 155,000 electric meters with

    By Michael Keating, Jason Axelrod • Aug. 9, 2016
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    Why public housing authorities need technology for costs and customer service

    Knoxville's Community Development Corporation IT & Procurement Director Terry McKee explains the areas in which public housing authorities can most benefit from employing technology in their operations.

    By Terry McKee • Aug. 3, 2016
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    Anti-graffiti coating shields public infrastructure

    Cortec’s MCI Wall Defense is a clear, silicone elastomer-based anti-graffiti coating. It can be applied to exterior concrete, masonry, or metal surfaces. Use it to protect roadways, bridges, railcars, and other publicly and privately owned spaces.

    July 29, 2016
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    Philadelphia, largest municipal workers’ union sign new workers’ contract

    Philadelphia and its largest public labor union have signed a four year labor contract that guarantees increased wages and better pensions for municipal workers.

    By Jason Axelrod • July 22, 2016
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    John Deere wins cooperative purchasing contract

    John Deere has won a cooperative purchasing contract from the National Purchasing Partners Government Division. Deere has also won four Highest Retained Value Awards from fleet data provider EquipmentWatch.

    By Michael Keating • July 20, 2016
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    Clean biodiesel fuels NYC garbage trucks

    New York City's municipal refuse fleet relies on biodiesel to fuel a growing number of its 4,000-plus diesel vehicles.

    By Michael Keating • July 18, 2016
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    The market grows for vehicles used in emergency response and other applications

    Governments are key purchasers of emergency response and other specialty vehicles. Farber Specialty Vehicles Inc. has been awarded the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance “Specialty Vehicles” contract.

    By Michael Keating • July 5, 2016

  • Tech companies see potential in ‘smart cities’ movement

    More firms are getting involved in the campaign, but are cities on board?

    By Justine Brown • June 27, 2016
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    In-house cleaning employees, outsourcing cleaning services present different advantages

    National Service Alliance Executive Director Terry Sambrowski discusses the pros and cons of having in-house cleaning employees in government versus outsourcing the work to private contractors.

    May 23, 2016
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    Association awards fleet specialist and management certifications

    The NAFA Fleet Management Association has announced its class of 2015/2016 Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist (CAFS) and Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) graduates.

    May 9, 2016
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    How to evaluate the Total Cost of Ownership

    In procurement today, one valuable approach that is widely used in private market procurement remains underutilized by government agencies: Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

    By NIGP Business Council • May 3, 2016
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    Online degree program is developing public service leaders (with related video)

    Christopher Schultz, assistant dean and director in the Watson School of Public Service and Continuing Studies, offers his views on the Master of Public Service Leadership degree program at Thomas Edison State University.

    By Michael Keating • April 27, 2016
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    Grinders are helping extend the life of landfills

    Instead of expanding their nearly full landfills, some waste administrators across the U.S. are opting to extend the lives of their landfills by grinding up trash to reduce the space it occupies.

    By Jason Axelrod • March 30, 2016
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    Virginia county goes back to voting basics with paper ballots

    A county in Virginia is taking their voting system back in time by replacing its high-tech machines with paper ballots.

    By Jason Axelrod • March 16, 2016
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    Ohio county jails employ body scanners to catch inmates with contraband

    Inmates trying to sneak contraband into several county jails in Ohio will have a much harder time succeeding now due to body scanners in the jails.

    By Jason Axelrod • March 16, 2016
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    Some tips on properly storing road salt (with related video)

    What is a good way to store road salt? For bulk salt supplies, one popular option is to store the material in a maintenance-free, relocatable fabric structure.

    Feb. 26, 2016
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    Northernmost U.S. city embroiled in legal name change dispute

    The sun may have officially set for the last time in Barrow, Alaska, as the city is locked in a legal battle to change its name to its original name of Utqiagvik.

    By Jason Axelrod • Feb. 5, 2016
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    Merger integration between cooperative purchasing titans is proceeding on schedule

    The acquisition of TCPN Management Group (TCPN) by Provista and its subsidiary National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Company (National IPA) was completed this past July 28. The merged entities are now working to grow their customer and supplier relationships.

    By Michael Keating • Nov. 17, 2015
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    Expo in the City: Urban Convention Centers Heat Up

    Why central city locations generate better returns and how to control inherent costs.

    By Scott Sumners • Oct. 28, 2015
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    Automotive Technology: The good, the bad and the safe

    Technological advances have helped and hurt driving habits. Attorney Steve Heisler offers the good, the bad and the safe concerning automotive technology.

    Oct. 7, 2015
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    Study: Kentucky counties that ban alcohol have more meth problems

    A new University of Louisville study has revealed a connection between counties that prohibit alcohol sales having greater instances of meth lab busts and arrests.

    By Stephanie Toone • Sept. 28, 2015
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    Poll respondents taking a stand on standing desks (with related video)

    Daneen Kiger, Vice-President, Global Marketing at St. Paul, Minn.-based Ergotron offers some insight on the GPN-American City & County poll on standing desks. Kiger discusses the health benefits of standing desks.

    Sept. 25, 2015
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    The EMV October 2015 Liability Shift: Are You Ready?

    On Oct. 1, the liability will shift from credit card companies to merchants in cases of fraudulent point-of-sale transactions with EMV cards. City and county governments have several options in how they respond to the Oct. 1 deadline, says Mukesh Patel.

    Sept. 22, 2015
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    Ashley Madison email address leak uncovers .gov domains in Maryland

    More than 15,000 .gov email addresses were leaked by hackers of the Ashley Madison website. Hundreds were the actual addresses of employees at the county, city and federal level, including several in Montgomery County, Md.

    By Stephanie Toone • Sept. 14, 2015
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    Patrol vehicle keeps K-9 units comfortable (with related video)

    Several features of the Chevrolet Tahoe Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) help keep hard-working police dogs comfortable. The unit’s roomy interior and advanced climate control system are suited for K-9 units.

    Aug. 31, 2015