Read Top Government > Local Headlines and Articles from http://governmentprnews.com en-us http://governmentprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/registration-now-open-for-international-workboat-show-pacific-marine-expo-and-related-professional-conference-programs-nominations-for-two-green-maritime-industry-programs-also-open-163295.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Sign up now for the International WorkBoat Show, Pacific Marine Expo, WorkBoat Executive Summit, WorkBoat Professional Series and National Fisherman Direct to Market Forum. Nominations open for WorkBoat Environmental Award and Green Product Program. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/aligned-assets-planning-and-prioritisation-to-play-a-key-role-at-the-next-symphony-user-group-163195.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Aligned Assets continue to buck the trend by actually listening to their users http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/arizona-turning-off-the-lights-on-photo-enforcement-cameras-163104.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT In September of 2008, photo enforcement cameras went up across highways throughout Arizona. Less than two years later, they are being taken down. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/7/county-assessor-is-collected-in-the-ranks-of-stanford-whos-who-162961.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Dorothy J. Fowler has been accepted among the ranks of premier professionals with Stanford Who's Who as a result of her extraordinary effort in local government. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/aligned-assets-release-symphony-imatch-54-162741.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT New release of Aligned Assets' data matching product ensures a consistently high level of inter-departmental accuracy http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/rewriting-miranda-eroding-the-right-to-remain-silent-162236.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Through heavy exposure in print and visual media, the vast majority of Americans are well aware of their "right to remain silent" upon arrest. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/alls-fair-proposal-would-make-divorcing-parents-equals-162237.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT No one gets married intending to someday get divorced. Divorce is a difficult, emotional experience, especially when it involves children. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/7/human-rights-administrator-joins-the-stanford-whos-who-community-162162.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Stanford Who's Who welcomes C. Vernon Gray to the ranks of premier professionals as a result of his remarkable work in local government. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/city-of-saint-john-and-isl-launch-new-city-site-raising-the-bar-for-municipal-websites-161982.htm Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The City of Saint John, New Brunswick has a new website. Building on public feedback and a desire to improve customer service, through an RFP process, Common Council selected ISL Web Marketing and Development to lead the creation of its new web asset. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/established-local-attorneys-found-new-firm-161785.htm Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Two local attorneys with over 60 years of combined legal experience have founded a new law firm dedicated to serving business and individual legal clients. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/schwarzenegger-endorses-chelseas-law-161326.htm Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT On April 20, 2010, Governor Schwarzenegger endorsed California Assembly Bill 1844, named "Chelsea's Law," designed to strengthen criminal penalties for sexual offenders. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/the-michigan-social-security-disability-process-and-its-pitfalls-161329.htm Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Michigan residents waiting for the Social Security Administration to decide on their benefits face a backlog among the nation's worst. Qualified aid can make the process easier and faster. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/megans-law-helpline-expands-into-north-carolina-160933.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Megan's Law Helpline and the Sex Offender Registration Tips (SORT) allows community members to report potential sex offender violations. It has recently expanded into North Carolina. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/a-new-sexting-bill-in-the-ohio-legislature-160934.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT New Ohio legislation is aimed at reducing the harmful effects of teen sexting. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/fostering-people-celebrates-10year-anniversary-160672.htm Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Fostering People has announced plans to celebrate its 10-year anniversary as a fostering service provider. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/boston-mayor-threatens-filenes-developers-with-eminent-domain-power-160293.htm Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The mayor of Boston may decide to use eminent domain to solve the problem of a stalled major downtown development. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/an-immigration-lawyer-negotiator-comments-on-sb-1070-the-enemy-within-160489.htm Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT An Immigration Lawyer and Negotiator Comments on SB 1070 - The Enemy Within http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/gay-couples-cant-marry-in-texas-but-can-they-divorce-there-160432.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Texas courts are grappling with complex legal issues in two same-sex divorce cases. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/consequences-of-being-a-convicted-sexual-offender-160433.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The general public's opinion about sex offenders living in residential neighborhoods is negative, to say the least. Read more about the difficulties they face after being released from prison. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/florida-bill-seeks-to-further-limit-sex-offender-proximity-to-children-160434.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed a recent bill that targeted criminals convicted of sex-related crimes. Learn more about who the new law affects. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/north-carolina-sbi-lab-under-review-what-does-it-mean-for-prisoners-160435.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT With mounting concerns about North Carolina SBI Lab's results, Attorney General Roy Cooper ordered an external review of the state crime lab in 2010. Some prisoners want to have their cases reviewed. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/mortgage-fraud-crackdown-results-in-arrests-nationwide-160290.htm Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The message is clear: the Justice Department is focused on mortgage fraud, and every aspect of any transactions related to a mortgage is subject to scrutiny. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/judicial-foreclosure-allowing-homeowners-to-stay-longer-without-paying-160291.htm Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT People faced with a job loss and overwhelming debt are often forced to make difficult financial decisions. Increasingly more common, these decisions include letting go of the family home. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/the-kristen-renee-foundation-continues-to-fight-for-frederick-md-for-answers-from-the-epa-and-fort-deterick-just-days-before-the-scheduled-town-hall-meeting-and-bbq-160243.htm Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT "Fighting for Frederick; Our City, Our Health", the local campaign set out to fight for city residents, continues to fight for answers from the EPA and Fort Detrick just days before the scheduled Town Hall Meeting and BBQ. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/7/government-official-earns-membership-with-stanford-whos-who-159773.htm Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Councillor Nigel Judd has been accepted among the ranks of leading professionals with Stanford Who's Who as a result of his remarkable work in Local Government. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/7/magnificent-chief-magistrate-earns-a-seat-with-stanford-whos-who-159778.htm Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Romelle L. Green Jr. has been accepted among the prestigious ranks of Stanford Who's Who as a result of his outstanding work in the Legal Services Industry. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/07/healthcare-reform-perspective-from-indiana-physicians-159037.htm Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Alexander Stemer, MD, President and CEO of Medical Specialists Centers of Indiana, comments on healthcare reform legislation and what it will mean for physicians and patients in Indiana and across the country. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/06/to-remain-silent-the-accused-must-now-speak-158692.htm Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT As the Supreme Court recently clarified, a suspect must explicitly invoke the right to remain silent. Merely remaining silent for an extended period of time is not sufficient. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/06/americas-best-hamburgers-will-be-in-northeast-ohio-158361.htm Sun, 27 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Fifth annual national hamburger festival kicks off July 17th and 18th in downtown Akron at Lock 3 Park. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/06/us-supreme-court-holds-an-accused-must-speak-to-remain-silent-158000.htm Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT In Berghuis v. Thompkins, the Supreme Court made it clear that a person accused of a crime must explicitly invoke the right to remain silent; merely remaining silent is insufficient. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/06/supreme-court-narrows-right-to-remain-silent-158207.htm Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT The U.S. Supreme Court narrowed the parameters of the Miranda decision, asserting that criminal suspects must now explicitly state to police that they're invoking their right to remain silent. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/06/world-progress-report-partners-with-the-fbi-and-completes-segment-on-identity-theft-scams-158102.htm Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT World Progress Report produces segment on identity theft scams. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/06/arizona-passes-new-immigration-law-157616.htm Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Arizona's notorious new immigration law is certain to trigger Constitutional challenges. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/06/the-motor-vehicle-safety-act-of-2010-157614.htm Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT On the heels of Toyota's safety problems comes the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/6/public-affairs-director-joins-the-ranks-of-stanford-whos-who-157686.htm Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Herbert H. Bragg has been accepted among the ranks of premier professionals with Stanford Who's Who as a result of his spectacular service in Municipal Government. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/6/exceptional-town-clerk-earns-a-seat-with-stanford-whos-who-157706.htm Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Darlene A. Rich has been accepted among the prestigious ranks of Stanford Who's Who as a result of her magnificent work in Town Government. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/6/suzanne-messina-forges-ahead-with-mission-to-listen-to-constituents-and-put-their-issues-forward-in-broome-county-157007.htm Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Suzanne Messina discusses her roles as a politician and teacher with Cambridge Who's Who http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/06/new-tax-law-assists-californians-with-cancelled-debts-156449.htm Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT The relief a debtor feels upon a creditor forgiving a portion of a debt often gives way to frustration when the tax man comes knocking. For tax purposes, forgiven debt generally constitutes income. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/6/judy-l-wertheimer-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-election-administration-156286.htm Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Judy L. Wertheimer brings paralegal experience to her second career as election specialist at Washington County http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/06/emaint-enterprises-is-proud-to-announce-several-new-client-projects-156144.htm Sun, 13 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT eMaint Enterprises, a global leader in CMMS Software, has announced that the Johnson County School District of Buffalo WY, Fort Payne Water of Alabama, and National Oilwell Varco of Texas have partnered with eMaint for maintenance management. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/06/candidate-for-state-representative-of-eaton-county-urges-legislative-candidates-to-run-clean-money-campaigns-156042.htm Sun, 13 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Bob Robinson announced today that he would accept the three-point "clean campaign" pledge promoted to all nine candidates for Eaton County's State House race by Mayor of Grand Ledge, Kalmin Smith. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/06/michigan-governmental-and-nonprofit-leaders-embrace-new-social-media-platform-aimed-at-regional-collaboration-cooperation-156053.htm Sun, 13 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Peoplemovers.com empowers Wayne County, City of Detroit, Macomb County and more than 340 other organizations to solve regional issues through connectivity http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/6/dana-m-burley-to-be-profiled-in-exclusive-registry-155900.htm Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Dana M. Burley's humility and persistence enable her to thrive as a clerk for the New Jersey Office of Legislative Services http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/6/dr-lissette-de-leon-honored-for-accomplishments-in-psychology-155912.htm Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Lissette de Leon is a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/06/south-carolina-considering-raising-family-court-filing-fees-155219.htm Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford vetoed a bill in May that he called a "back-door tax increase", which would boost fees for filings in family courts. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/06/book-announcement-revolution-51st-century-the-unveiling-of-muslim-extremism-a-must-read-for-concerned-americans-154980.htm Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Revolution, 51st Century critically examines what happens to life as we know it because of the appeasement of Muslim extremists and their cataclysmic nuclear attack on the US population centers. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/06/garden-city-earns-certified-brownfield-status-for-oncecontaminated-land-at-garden-city-town-center-154587.htm Sat, 05 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Certification Recognizes Successful Clean-Up of the 20-Acre Site http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/6/jeanclaude-toussaint-jr-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-154665.htm Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Jean-Claude Toussaint, Jr. became the assistant vice president of New York City Economic Development Corporation at the age of 27 http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/06/docuvantage-to-showcase-online-document-management-and-process-automation-at-the-florida-association-of-counties-2010-annual-conference-154406.htm Thu, 03 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Document Advantage Corporation (DocuVantage) will exhibit at the Florida Association of Counties Conference June 29th through July 2nd. DocuVantage will highlight how counties can reduce costs by improving their business processes. http://governmentprnews.com/government_local_articles/2010/5/stanford-whos-who-profits-with-the-addition-of-economic-expert-153752.htm Sun, 30 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT Stanford Who's Who welcomes Lance Sherk to the ranks of leading professionals as a result of his exceptional effort in Municipal Government.