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February 8, 2010
Rules for Engagement
Policy wikis and databases provide examples of how public and private entities are maximizing social media for their own aims.
February 4, 2010
A Census Competition
During the critical months of March and April, the Census Bureau will escalate its outreach efforts, and state and local leadership is essential.
February 1, 2010
Cross-Checking for Sales Tax
Figuring out if and where there is sales tax revenue missing may be as easy as cross-checking local and state lists of businesses.
January 28, 2010
Rating Roads for Sustainability
Like LEED and Energy Star, green roadways get their own rating system.
January 25, 2010
Faith in Disaster Prep
Congregations partnered with emergency services to provide information and services in case of serious disaster.
January 21, 2010
Deputy Swap
In an effort to improve management practices, top deputies in New York City government are trading places.
January 14, 2010
Broadband Matchmaking
The federal government takes a cue from Match.com, and plays matchmaker.
January 11, 2010
Trial by YouTube?
A pilot program by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals allowing courts to experiment with broadcasting non-jury civil cases raises issues about cameras in the courtroom.
January 7, 2010
Selling An Alternative to Prostitution
Rather than treating prostitutes as criminals, police are treating them as sex trade victims, and giving some the chance to get clean and off the streets.
January 4, 2010
Going for the Green
Friendly competition has helped Virginia towns and agencies become a little more environmentally friendly.