Read Top Government > Local Headlines and Articles from http://www.governmentprnews.com en-us http://www.governmentprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/02/portable-vehicle-barrier-pvb-increases-market-share-as-stadiums-police-and-private-companies-rush-to-buy-261094.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT SSI's patented Portable Vehicle Barrier, the solution for a quick deploying crash barrier, will also be shown all over the country: ISC West, NCS4, GovSec, IAVM, Counter Terror Expo and more. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/02/carlsbad-mayor-cdod-county-officials-respond-to-brc-report-260933.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Carlsbad and Eddy County officials say Southeast New Mexico's salt beds should play a key role in the country moving forward with the BRC's suggestions. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/02/family-abused-by-police-settle-for-700000-craft-v-flagg-06-c-1451-261095.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Innocent family members (including a disabled man and elderly woman) were routinely handcuffed and abused until money was handed over. Attorney Blake Horwitz settled this federal lawsuit on behalf of his clients. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/02/law-firm-cranfill-sumner-amp-hartzog-llp-names-three-new-partners-260806.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Hunsucker, King and Welch are the latest to join the partnership in Raleigh and Charlotte offices http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/2/loek-koene-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-project-management-260887.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Mr. Koene saved a company that was slated for closure, preserving the jobs of hundreds of disabled workers http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/02/security-solutions-international-announces-speaker-for-its-annual-homeland-security-professionals-conference-at-the-gaylord-palms-on-november-5th7th-2012-260312.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The 7th annual Counter Terrorist Magazine's Homeland Security Professionals Conference expects record numbers - focus is on public and private partnerships in protecting the USA. Hosted by the Leon County Sheriff's Office Florida. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/02/leading-newberry-hotel-offers-great-rates-for-government-employees-260406.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Holiday Inn Express andamp; Suites Newberry South Carolina Hotel offers special rates for United States government and military employees. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/02/dui-in-illinois-and-the-devastation-to-your-personal-finances-260277.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The financial impact of a DUI arrest and conviction can have devastating financial consequences. Avoiding a conviction can help you avoid or eliminate many of the costs associated with a DUI arrest. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/02/patents-now-under-the-new-quotamerica-invents-actquot-260074.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT In September 2011, President Obama signed the America Invents Act (AIA) into law, effectively reforming the patent system in the U.S. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/01/sunstone-homes-launches-quotplanet-forwardquot-concept-in-tampa-bay-area-to-raise-awareness-of-attainable-green-housing-259720.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Second affordable green home to be unveiled Thursday, February 2nd. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/01/voicetrust-awarded-dutch-government-psi-grant-for-proofoflifetm-rollout-in-pakistan-259996.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT VoiceTrust, a global leader and provider of digital payments and voice biometric solutions announced today that they are delighted to be awarded a Dutch government grant for the roll-out of biometrics based ID services Proof-of-LifeTM) in Pakistan. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/01/former-senator-domenici-dr-james-conca-join-list-of-confirmed-speakers-for-carlsbad-nuclear-summit-259387.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Carlsbad Department of Development announced that former state Senator Pete Domenici and Dr. James Conca will be speaking at the National Nuclear Fuel Cycle Summit taking place April 2-5, 2012 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/1/diane-e-watson-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-governmental-leadership-259240.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Diane E. Watson was elected to the California State Senate in 1978 http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/01/cranfill-sumner-amp-hartzog-places-25-attorneys-among-2012-super-lawyers-honors-259311.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT 25 Cranfill Sumner andamp; Hartzog attorneys recognized in the January 2012 issue of Super Lawyers magazine. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/1/veronica-graceschubert-named-a-vip-member-of-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-state-politics-259329.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Veronica Grace-Schubert Excels at Handling Domestic, Health and Legislative Issues http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/01/nicaraguas-renewable-energy-revolution-underway-258323.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Nicaragua is setting a new course towards energy security, reducing its dependence on foreign oil from 80% to 6% within a decade, becoming an international leader in renewable technologies by 2016. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/01/novad-management-consulting-and-csmart-business-solutions-offer-the-smart-solution-to-ensure-compliance-with-new-georgia-illegal-immigration-reform-and-enforcement-act-giirea-257367.htm Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Employers who violate the new Georgia Illegal Immigration Reform law may be subject to civil fines, criminal penalties, and banned from government contracts. NOVAD and C-Smart provide a one-stop compliance tool, EWAC:the Smart Solution. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/01/larson-boats-receives-morrison-county-rural-development-support-to-expand-triumph-boats-in-little-falls-mn-256909.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Larson Boats moves the Triumph Boat Company to Little Falls, MN with assistance of community. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/01/is-your-spouse-hiding-assets-in-your-divorce-256388.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Whether you are considering filing for divorce, in the midst of a divorce, or newly single, it is time to start thinking about how your Texas divorce will affect taxes. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/01/two-things-certain-in-life-divorce-and-taxes-256389.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT In a 2007 study published in Forbes.com, 56 percent of women and 36 percent of men whose wealth was at least $1 million said that they had hidden or protected assets. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/01/smartceo-honors-e-davon-kelly-and-novad-management-consulting-with-the-future-50-award-255908.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT On January 26, NOVAD Management Consulting's CEO E. Davon Kelly will receive SmartCEO's Future 50 Award. The award recognizes Washington DC area companies for continuous growth and excellence in entrepreneurship. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/01/security-solutions-international-announces-speakers-for-its-annual-homeland-security-conference-at-the-gaylord-palms-on-november-5th7th-2012-256021.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The 7th annual Counter Terrorist Magazine's Homeland Security Professionals Conference expects record numbers - focus is on public and private partnerships in protecting the USA. Hosted by the Leon County Sheriff's Office Florida. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/01/little-falls-manufacturing-development-center-cites-community-development-of-morrison-county-as-success-factor-255801.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Business development center in Little Falls, MN gets a boost from Community Development of Morrison County and surpasses one year goals! http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2012/01/what-is-plea-bargaining-255074.htm Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Plea bargaining is an ideal way to avoid stiff punishments for several criminal charges. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/12/new-york-court-ruling-says-outofstate-sex-offenders-must-register-255001.htm Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT The New York State Appellate Court ruled that out-of-state sex offenders must now register in NY once they have become a resident. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/12/cambridge-whos-who-names-john-regan-carter-professional-of-the-year-in-government-254464.htm Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT John R. Carter has spent nearly four decades in both government service and board governance as a volunteer, elected executive and salaried executive http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/12/security-solutions-international-ssi-and-patriot-3-announce-partnership-for-elevated-tactical-training-253742.htm Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Homeland Security leader will provide worldwide training to Patriot 3 clients on special vehicles and elevated platforms' best practices. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/12/brooklyn-premises-liability-lawsuits-252464.htm Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT New York law requires property owners to ensure the safety of people on their land or in their buildings. If a hazard is unavoidable the owner must take steps to prevent people from being harmed by the danger. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/12/chinese-wire-mesh-industry-professionals-association-provide-wire-mesh-link-directory-251835.htm Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT The Chinese Wire Mesh Industry Professionals Association provides a free directory for all wire mesh companies. Wire mesh companies can submit their website so that buyers can find they want more easily. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/12/midamerica-economic-development-council-maedc-presents-2011-annual-economic-development-awards-251541.htm Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Annual awards presented by MAEDC http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/12/community-development-of-morrison-county-offers-successful-engaged-community-workshop-250905.htm Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Morrison county businesses get andquot;hands-onandquot; social media session hosted by Golden Shovel Agency. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/12/local-first-virginia-receives-endorsements-from-the-coalition-for-procurement-reform-and-the-virginia-chamber-of-commerce-250598.htm Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT The legislative advocacy coalition gets stamp of approval to promote policy changes that encourage the use of local businesses. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/12/community-relations-firm-capalinocompany-launches-strategic-events-group-250095.htm Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT New practice will provide strategic advisory services to event producers and marketers in need of government approvals and community relations support. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/11/buer-well-drilling-helps-to-make-private-wells-available-to-grand-rapids-residents-248416.htm Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT West Michigan well drilling service provider helps city residents and business owners obtain access to private wells as an alternative to tapping municipal water lines. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/11/valerie-victoria-ver-kuilen-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-247999.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Valerie Ver Kuilen Has Been Selected as a VIP Member for 2011-2012 http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/11/vcdc-grants-office-space-to-sdna-247990.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT The Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce and Development Company (VCDC) is providing complimentary use of one of its downtown incubator offices to the South Dakota Nonprofit Association (SDNA). http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/11/economic-development-author-mark-lautman-offers-free-webinar-on-the-quotgumption-cyclequot-of-community-development-december-1-2011-247377.htm Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Golden Shovel Agency sponsors webinar for communities who wish to interact with Economic Development specialist Mark Lautman. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/11/the-joy-of-cooking-only-in-nova-scotia-247366.htm Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Read about New Yorker magazine columnist Calvin Trillin's love of Nova Scotia's fresh ingredients and why he looks forward to spending his vacations cooking in Nova Scotia. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/11/malaga-seals-a-deal-to-sell-culture-and-interior-246491.htm Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT The agreement with the operator Ramblers Holidays anticipates a tourist package that combines urban tourism and the mountains. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/11/cornerstone-records-management-announces-expansion-of-bristol-connecticut-facility-245453.htm Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Cornerstone Records Management announces 20,000 square foot expansion of their records management facility Dupont Archives located in Bristol Connecticut. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/11/new-jersey-appeals-court-limits-sex-offender-monitoring-245034.htm Sat, 05 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT A recent decision by the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, held that requiring intensive supervision of sex offenders under a retroactive application of state law violates the Ex Post Facto Clause of the Constitution. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/11/midwest-communities-find-gatekeeper-social-media-strategy-to-be-simple-costeffective-and-successful-244120.htm Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT GateKeeper custom-designed strategy puts communities in control of their online economic development presence. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/11/celebrate-national-adoption-awareness-month-with-adoptioncom-by-supporting-and-raising-awareness-in-your-community-243425.htm Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT National Adoption Month has raised awareness for millions of Americans across the country. Adoption.com is proud to be an active part of the adoption community by providing in-depth information and resources for families touched by adoption. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/10/derivactiv-announces-new-website-243843.htm Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT New DerivActiv website provides improved navigation, new content, and additional resources. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/10/greater-fremont-development-council-chooses-golden-shovel-agency-to-promote-economic-development-online-243556.htm Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT The sixth largest city in Nebraska is partnering with Golden Shovel Agency to refresh their economic development website and expand their social media presence. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/10/spencer-quality-housing-initiative-grant-program-begins-243537.htm Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT Housing grants available in the City of Spencer, IA. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/10/career-expert-ron-daratany-is-campaigning-to-become-the-next-coral-springs-city-commissioner-243558.htm Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT With no political agenda, Ron is anxious to apply his extensive national recruiting, business andamp; career development skills in order to take the already impressive city of Coral Springs, Florida to the next level. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/10/former-wisconsin-governor-tommy-thompson-taps-tmkg-for-us-senate-campaign-243400.htm Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT Firm to manage PAC, DC andamp; National fundraising strategy. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/10/spending-power-report-rising-costs-of-household-bills-stifles-growth-in-spending-power-242276.htm Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT The ongoing squeeze on discretionary spending power continued into September. Discretionary spending power, after allowing for inflation, saw almost zero annual growth for a second consecutive month. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2011/10/okoboji-entrepreneurial-institute-awards-given-two-uni-students-receive-2500-each-241948.htm Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT Two University of Northern Iowa students have won the 2011 Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute Pappajohn Awards.