Tina Trenkner

Recent Articles

• Dealing with Disruptive Change in the Public Workforce
• Jul 15, 2011
• How can employees and managers address and benefit from changes in government? Patrick Ibarra, a former city manager and now workforce consultant, provides insight on how to keep employees focused and engaged.
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• Employing the Unemployed After A Disaster
• Jul 11, 2011
• U.S. Department of Labor grants help fund efforts like the Missouri Disaster Recovery Jobs Program, which provides temp jobs to those unemployed due to tornadoes and floods.

• Ohio Lt. Governor's Job Is a Balancing Act
• Jun 30, 2011
• Mary Taylor is the only deputy to also serve as the state insurance commissioner, a position she balances along with heading up a regulatory reform commission.

• Orange Beach, Ala., Mayor Works to Bring Tourists Back
• May 31, 2011
• Mayor Tony Kennon has pushed for bigger beach cleanup efforts, faster settlement of claims and larger marketing budgets to bring visitors back to Alabama's Gulf Coast.

• Talking to Local Gov About Transparency
• May 10, 2011
• A recent transparency conference provided one Virginia local official the opportunity to explain the challenge governments like his face in embracing transparency initiatives.
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• Minn. Public Utilities Commissioner Keeps Colleagues Informed on Nuclear Issues
• Apr 29, 2011
• The industries that David C. Boyd regulates tend to fly under the radar until a crisis like the tsunami in Japan arises.

• What State is Next for Prize-Linked Savings Programs?
• Apr 19, 2011
• Credit union officials in Rhode Island are having discussions on a potential PLS pilot, while a few states are considering legislation allowing for such programs.

• States Considering Prize-Linked Savings Programs
• Mar 31, 2011
• Credit unions want permission to award cash and prizes to customers who save.
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• New York State's Medicaid Director Suggests Cuts
• Mar 31, 2011
• Jason Helgerson, formerly Wisconsin's Medicaid director, came to New York to help control costs.
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• NYC Building Permits To Feature Quick Response Codes
• Mar 7, 2011
• Square codes on building permits allows passersby to learn more about construction via their smartphones.
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• Oakland, Calif. Elects First Female, Asian-American Mayor
• Feb 28, 2011
• Former City Councilmember Jean Quan hopes to make her office more accessible and transparent.
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• Oakland, Calif. Elects First Female, Asian-American Mayor
• Feb 28, 2011
• Former City Councilmember Jean Quan hopes to make her office more accessible and transparent.
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• City of Maricopa Profiles Local Businesses for TV and YouTube
• Feb 17, 2011
• Featuring Maricopa business owners through city channels provides credibility and publicity, and encourages citizens to buy local.

• Video: O'Malley, Sebelius and Zandi at Outlook 2011
• Feb 16, 2011
• Maryland Gov. O'Malley, Sec. Sebelius, and economist Mark Zandi shared their fiscal and political forecasts at the 2011 Outlook on the States and Localities conference. Their remarks are now available online.

• AZ Permits for Overweight Trucks Expedite Crossings at Border
• Feb 14, 2011
• An Arizona Department of Transportation pilot allows produce trucks from Mexico to enter the state with more cargo, helping expedite crossings.
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