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Governors, state employee unions fight over furloughs

September 1, 2009View Comments

Only two months into fiscal year 2010, nineteen states have called for furloughs, with another two states looking for possible alternatives. Nearly a million state employees, including teachers and workers at public universities, are facing furloughs in the next two years, the National Conference of State Legislatures says. But a pair of recent court rulings [...]

Taking an enterprise view of state government

August 31, 2009View Comments

Deloitte LLP is a leading professional service provider to states governments, among many other public and private entities, seeking to make a difference on some of the bigger and tougher challenges facing government. Recently, Bob Campbell, vice chairman and U.S. State Government leader at Deloitte, spoke with CivSource about the stimulus package, budget gaps and [...]

IBM promotes onshoring facility in Dubuque, Iowa

August 26, 2009View Comments

IBM held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to announce the new IBM technology services delivery center located in Dubuque, Iowa is operational. Iowa politicos and business leaders were also in attendance to welcome the new facility, which is expected to employ up to 1,300 people by the end of 2010.

Looking for a few good vaccinators

August 14, 2009View Comments

This week, two major state health organizations took steps to ensure qualified health care professionals are available during the upcoming flu season.

Governance framework shows public sector how to approach Web 2.0

August 5, 2009View Comments

The key to successful public sector implementation of Web 2.0 tools is to evaluate potential benefits of citizen-centric governance against both costs and inevitable risks associated with any new technology, says a new report by Accenture.

COPS funding causes rejoice, disdain across states

July 30, 2009View Comments

This week Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Eric Holder announced $1 billion in Recovery Act spending through the Department of Justice COPS program. The COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) is expected to create or preserve nearly 5,000 law enforcement positions at state, local and tribal agencies across the country.

Host of local governments receive certificates for performance mangement

July 10, 2009View Comments

The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) recognized fifty-two local governments this week for their performance measurement and management practices.

Kronos offers government new way to keep track of time

June 30, 2009View Comments

Kronos Inc. has added new functionality to their Web-based automated tracking and workforce management application in the wake of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Baltimore to receive 2,500 new jobs through Census work

June 30, 2009View Comments

The U.S. Census Bureau unveiled one of three data capture centers today in Baltimore, Maryland. The processing center will be managed by a team led by Lockheed Martin and receive mailed questionnaires from households across the nation during the 2010 Census.

States receive first wave of new trade adjustment assistance

June 24, 2009View Comments

Twenty companies in fifteen states affected by competitive foreign trade received a green light Monday from the U.S. Department of Labor to seek training and employment services due to new legislation passed in May.

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