Strange But True Tales of Privatization (Mar 17)
Privatization won't always work, but it should always be considered. More from Governing.
Fun With Public Data (Mar 17)
This week, Google went live with an experimental tool that allows people to explore various public data sets — from unemployment in the U.S. to education statistics in California. More from Governing's Idea Center.
March 18 Meeting: Local Government Web Sites and Services (Mar 9)
Learn about new web technologies and network with peers at the next local government webmasters meeting on March 18 in Seattle (you
needn’t be a webmaster to benefit from the discussions). Topics include Seattle’s new Open Data Web Site, web site search engine optimization and analytics, and new local government services made possible by next generation fiber-optic networks. See the agenda and registration form.
The Competition for Jobs (Mar 17)
Washington State's battle to save its aviation industry mirrors the larger competition among states to attract and keep jobs. More from Governing.
The New World of Selling Bonds (Mar 17)
Given the recent economic changes, issuers need to think again about how the sell municipal bonds. More from Government Finance Review.
Reciprocity, Corruption, and Performance (Mar 17)
To develop specific strategies to solve specific performance problems requires experimentation and adaptation. This, in turn requires discretion, which opens the door to reciprocity. And reciprocity has its down side. It is called corruption. More from Bob Behn's Performance Leadership Report.
New Smog Rules Target Rural Counties (Mar 17)
Proposed EPA rules may throw rural counties into Clean Air Act violation overnight. More from Governing.
Ten Keys to a Low Carbon Community (Mar 17)
A practioner offers cost-saving methods to help address climate change. More from Urban Land Green.
Community Partnerships for Older Adults Build Aging-Friendly Communities (Mar 17)
Aging is a process we all share, but many communities are not prepared for the challenges posed by an aging population. More from Nation's Cities Weekly.
EPA's Water Quality Scorecard (Mar 17)
EPA is releasing a first-of-its-kind water quality scorecard that will help communities in rural, suburban and urban settings incorporate green infrastructure practices to protect local water quality and improve both the built and natural environment. More from the EPA.
Marketing Guidebook for Small Airports (Mar 17)
A new report from the Transportation Research Board, Marketing Guidebook for Small Airports, explores development of a marketing program for general aviation or commercial service airports on a small or minimal budget.