State & Local Government

GovtJobs SmartBrief

State and local government jobs news

GovtJobs SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Govtjobs.com

Job market for local government workers hasn't rebounded, data suggest

5/13/2013

  • USA Today

State and local governments shed 3,000 jobs last month, while the economy overall added 165,000 jobs, according to the Labor Department. Economists say many local governments are reluctant to hire bec… Read More

How job seekers can make themselves stand out

Shrinking Rust Belt cities look to draw immigrants

N.Y. city council OKs making businesses give paid sick leave

Nev. newspaper seeks personal records from state pension system

ICMA SmartBrief

News for local government professionals

ICMA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: International City/County Management Association

Wash. city transit agency prepares to deploy electric bus

5/19/2013

  • Tri-City Herald (Kennewick, Pasco and Richland, Wash.)

An all-electric bus that can travel more than 130 miles on a charge will begin serving residents of Richland, Wash., this summer. The bus, funded by a federal grant, will be the first of its kind in t… Read More

Del. mayor plans to veto council-approved budget

Colo. city council tables panhandling measure

Calif. city council approves another mixed-use building

Mass. mayor eyes tax-cap override to avoid layoffs, fee increases

Public Safety SmartBrief

News for emergency communications and response professionals

Public Safety SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: National Emergency Number Association

New technology makes Ventura County, Calif., firefighters safer

5/14/2013

  • Moorpark Acorn (Camarillo, Calif.), The

Firefighters in Ventura County, Calif., are getting upgraded equipment, allowing them safer access to burning buildings or hazardous materials situations. New suits protect firefighters from flash fir… Read More

Certification helps dispatchers handle missing-child calls

Simulations across U.S. hone military disaster response

FirstNet board member: Broadband network must work with NG-9-1-1

NENA head supports all-IP pilot projects

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