Read Top Government > State Headlines and Articles from http://www.governmentprnews.com en-us http://www.governmentprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_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_state_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_state_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_state_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_state_articles/2012/01/echola-systems-introduces-new-lowcost-smart-power-distribution-unit-in-desktop-form-factor-258714.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Go Green and Save! using Echola Systems smart PDUs. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2012/01/yale-forklift-dealership-celebrates-30-years-and-changes-name-258373.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Yale Lift Trucks of Florida andamp; Georgia rebrands as MacKinnon Equipment andamp; Services. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2012/1/cambridge-whos-who-names-lane-calhoon-dolly-professional-of-the-year-in-nonprofit-management-258533.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Lane Dolly's full circle through a diverse career in politics and nonprofits http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_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_state_articles/2012/01/new-york-auto-accident-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-applauds-recordlow-number-of-new-york-city-traffic-deaths-in-2011-256557.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT New York auto accident lawyer David Perecman praises New York City for ending 2011 with the lowest number of traffic fatalities since the city started keeping these records. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2012/1/william-w-black-named-a-vip-member-of-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-homicide-investigation-256895.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT William Black is known as 'andquot;The Human Lie Detectorandquot; by his colleagues due to his interviewing/interrogation skills http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2012/01/supreme-decision-life-sentences-for-juveniles-14-and-younger-256259.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Illinois is among 19 states that imposes life sentences to juveniles 14 and younger, according to the Los Angeles Times. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_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_state_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_state_articles/2012/01/media-advisory-2012-hiali-annual-meeting-amp-legislative-breakfast-to-feature-ny-state-commissioner-delivering-state-of-the-state-address-to-long-island-businesses-256273.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Long Island's B2B organization hosts annual panel discussion on regional business challenges and opportunities; Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM; The Hamlet Wind Watch Golf andamp; Country Club Hauppauge, NY. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_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_state_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_state_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_state_articles/2011/12/in-wake-of-gray-summit-collisions-ntsb-recommends-ban-on-cell-phone-use-while-driving-253400.htm Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT On I-44 in August of 2010, a massive collision involving a tractor, a pickup truck and two school buses heading to Six Flags killed two people and injured 35 others. This massive collision led to the NTSB issuing a series of recommendations. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/12/pennsylvania-fails-to-comply-with-adam-walsh-sex-offender-law-252404.htm Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT A bill to bring Pennsylvania state law under compliance with the federal sex offender law, the Adam Walsh Act, is under consideration in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/12/wisconsin-sex-offender-registration-laws-balance-offenders-and-victims-rights-252406.htm Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Wisconsin's laws regarding sex offender registration attempt to balance the rights of both offenders and victims. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/12/cambridge-whos-who-names-myles-schneider-professional-of-the-year-in-correctional-services-252386.htm Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Mr. Schneider rose through the ranks to become a correctional officer http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/12/rate-speeches-publishes-annual-original-oratory-winner-analysis-report-252215.htm Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Rate Speeches released its annual Original Oratory Winner Analysis report. The report provides a detailed analysis of the Original Oratory winners in the NFL (National Forensic League) annual tournament. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/12/minnesota-residency-restrictions-for-sex-offenders-251631.htm Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT While sex offenders face no statewide residency restrictions after they are released, individual cities and towns may apply restrictions. How effective they are in promoting safety is questionable. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/12/tony-the-tiger-contracted-to-move-to-gw-exotic-animal-park-250750.htm Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Famed Tiger Truck Stop set to move its beloved mascot, Tony, to Oklahoma Sanctuary if forced to give him up. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/12/new-legal-standards-for-florida-powers-of-attorney-250315.htm Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Several important changes to Florida's Power of Attorney Act that took effect in October have important implications for future creation of living wills and other estate planning powers. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_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_state_articles/2011/11/kdh-defense-systems-inc-announces-486-million-us-dhs-contract-award-249533.htm Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Manufacturer of American-made custom body armor awarded prestigious five-year contract with the United States Department of Homeland Security. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/11/teenage-distracted-driving-still-a-significant-problem-247652.htm Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Alcohol, lack of sleep and bad weather all increase the danger of driving on Chicago's roads. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/11/vermont-governor-peter-shumlin-receives-the-2011-green-governor-of-the-year-award-247681.htm Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Beautiful Earth Group CEO Lex Heslin awarded Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin with the 2011 Green Governor of the Year award. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/11/florida-changes-laws-for-financial-and-health-care-powers-of-attorney-246948.htm Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Earlier this year, lawmakers in Florida significantly revised the state statute that governs the appointment of powers of attorney. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/11/occupy-oakland-business-fraud-verdict-246560.htm Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Oakland jury awards $9 million against multinational corporation for business fraud and breach of contract. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/11/online-auto-insurance-recent-ohio-and-conn-regulatory-actions-highlight-officials-supervisory-role-246579.htm Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Ohio recently received accreditation for its financial oversight of insurers, and Connecticut regulators announced they've returned nearly $4 million to policyholders this year. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_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_state_articles/2011/11/pare-lorentz-center-offers-free-access-to-multimedia-history-instruction-resources-244941.htm Sat, 05 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Documents and documentaries showcase America during FDR era. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/11/stroz-friedberg-honored-among-quottexas-bestquot-in-texas-lawyer-survey-244164.htm Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT International digital forensics firm Stroz Friedberg has been honored among the best eDdiscovery and cyber security firms by Texas Lawyer newspaper. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_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_state_articles/2011/10/pennsylvania-commission-looks-at-ways-to-avoid-wrongful-convictions-243856.htm Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT A recent report from Pennsylvania's Joint State Government Commission reviewed the problem of wrongful convictions involving drug crimes, sex offenses and other violent crimes. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/10/key-services-inc-a-worldwide-provider-of-point-of-sale-barcode-scanning-and-network-equipment-service-and-parts-announces-womans-business-enterprise-national-council-certification-243337.htm Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT Point-of-Sale provider of IBM, NCR, Micros, Radiant, Par, Epson, PosiFlex, Dell, and HP hardware products is awarded WBENC minority business award http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_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_state_articles/2011/10/jacob-hegeman-to-rejoin-stateside-associates-as-vice-president-242277.htm Sat, 22 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT Stateside Associates announced today that Jacob Hegeman, will join the company as Vice President. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/10/addressbase-explained-at-aligned-assets-event-241941.htm Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT More details on the AddressBase range of addressing products provided by those who create it and those who use it... http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/10/leading-atl-airport-hotel-offers-great-rates-for-government-employees-241497.htm Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT Hampton Inn andamp; Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel North offers special rates for United States government and military employees. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/10/attorneys-at-traffic-ticket-justice-are-launching-a-legal-information-portal-to-inform-and-assist-los-angeles-residents-241487.htm Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT Residents searching for legal assistance with warrants in California now have a trusted and accessible online resource regarding warrants. Visit http://www.trafficticketjustice.com to learn about warrants and seek assistance. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/10/since-1970-graphic-encounter-offers-hospitality-fine-art-consulting-services-to-the-hotel-healthcare-and-commercial-industries-241187.htm Sun, 16 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT Graphic Encounter dialogues with distinguished interior design firms throughout North America to provide the cache required for any commercial venue. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/10/coleen-iskra-recognized-for-dedication-to-finance-240674.htm Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT Coleen Iskra handled Michigan's annual defense budget for over 39 years http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/10/elizabeth-giambrone-joins-stateside-associates-as-manager-of-state-issues-240405.htm Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT Elizabeth Giambrone Joins Stateside Associates as Manager of State Issues http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/10/tampa-bankruptcy-firm-clark-amp-washington-offers-special-discount-for-select-occupations-240116.htm Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT Clark andamp; Washington, a Tampa bankruptcy law firm, offers 50% a routine chapter 7 bankruptcy case for individuals in select public service professions. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/10/clark-amp-washington-offers-free-consultation-with-atlanta-bankruptcy-lawyer-240126.htm Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT Clark andamp; Washington encourages Atlanta residents experiencing financial difficulties to come in for a free consultation with an Atlanta bankruptcy attorney. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/10/the-wooten-company-celebrates-diamond-anniversary-october-3-238712.htm Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT Engineering firm looks back on 75 years of successful projects. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2011/10/peter-looije-named-a-vip-of-the-year-for-excellence-in-project-and-facility-management-238467.htm Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT Peter Looije has the ability to successfully handles multiple assignments under high pressure