GOVERNING: State government news on politics, management & financ en-us GOVERNING magazine provides leading intelligence articles on management, policy and politics to help guide and inspire innovative leaders across state and local government. Thu, 9 Feb 14:23:15 PST Using Radio to Teach English to Immigrants http://www.governing.com/idea-center/using-radio-to-teach-english-to-immigrants.html Thu, 9 Feb 12:0:00 PST English lessons over the radio and on CDs provide immigrants a way to study the language in their own homes. Uninsured New York City Artists Swap Health Care for Performances http://www.governing.com/idea-center/gov-uninsured-new-york-city-artists-swap-health-care-for-performances.html Mon, 6 Feb 12:30:00 PST Artists can now earn health credits for doctor visits and more if they offer their time and talents to hospital patients. Univ. of Vermont is Latest to Ban Plastic Water Bottles http://www.governing.com/idea-center/gov-university-of-vermont-latest-to-ban-plastic-water-bottles.html Thu, 2 Feb 12:0:00 PST Hoping to save money and the environment, a dozen colleges have stopped selling bottled water on campus. Maryland Considering Incentives for Work in ‘Health Enterprise Zones’ http://www.governing.com/idea-center/gov-maryland-considering-incentives-for-work-in-health-enterprise-zones.html Mon, 30 Jan 12:0:00 PST The idea of offering financial incentives to boost services in select areas is common for economic development -- but rarely used to improve health care. New York City Uses ARRA Funds for Hybrid Street Sweepers http://www.governing.com/idea-center/Gov-New-York-City-Uses-ARRA-Funds-for-Hybrid-Street-Sweepers.html Thu, 26 Jan 15:0:00 PST They’re expected to improve the city’s finances and carbon footprint. Minneapolis Uses Foursquare to Share Tips with Citizens http://www.governing.com/idea-center/Gov-Minneapolis-Uses-Foursquare-to-Share-Tips-with-Citizens.html Mon, 23 Jan 13:20:00 PST The city aims to promote its services and programs with people who check-in around the city. EPA Quiz Gives Answers for Financing Green Projects http://www.governing.com/idea-center/Gov-EPA-Quiz-Gives-Answers-for-Financing-Green-Energy-Projects.html Thu, 19 Jan 11:30:00 PST The “Financing Program Decision Tool” shows state and local governments their best options for paying for energy upgrades. One R.I. School Goes Paperless in 2013 http://www.governing.com/idea-center/Gov-One-RI-School-Goes-Paperless-in-2013.html Mon, 16 Jan 12:30:00 PST The state will supply an electronic device for every student in one school, cutting down on heavy and easily outdated textbooks. Woodbridge Housing Authority Is First to Turn to Wind Energy http://www.governing.com/idea-center/Gov-Woodbridge-Housing-Authority-Is-First-to-Turn-to-Wind-Energy.html Thu, 12 Jan 12:30:00 PST The agency in Woodbridge Township, N.J., is using wind energy to save more than $6 million and keep greenhouse gases out of the air. Conn. Gives Private Medicaid Insurers the Boot http://www.governing.com/idea-center/Gov-Conn-Gives-Private-Medicaid-Insurers-the-Boot.html Mon, 9 Jan 14:30:00 PST The “insurance capital of the world” is only the second state to assume the health program’s financial responsibility in the last decade.