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April 24, 2007
April 24, 2007
April 24, 2007
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Visit www.govpro.com a news-, product-, and issue-driven site for all levels of government. If the display of this newsletter is not suitable, please Click HERE. FEATURES States Post Billions in Surpluses Most states are finding extra money in their coffers just as they craft budgets for the coming year. Forty-one states figure to end this fiscal year with a total of $31 billion more than planned.  Cooperative Purchasing Group Celebrates 10 Years of Savings The U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance, marking its 10-year anniversary, has saved cities, counties, schools, and nonprofit organizations across the country $735 million on $5 billion in purchases. Georgia County Streamlines Financials, Procurement Procedures As the third most-populated county in Georgia, Dekalb County provides its growing population with a wide range of products and services. Similar to other government agencies, the county strives to deliver a high level of service to citizens, while ensuring wise spending of a $1.8 billion annual budget. Commission Approves Rockies Natural Gas Pipeline The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the new Rockies Express-West interstate pipeline project intended to transport more than 1.5 million dekatherms (Dth) per day of Rocky Mountain natural gas to supply growing energy demand in markets east of the Rockies.
NEWS Budgets, Costs Rank Tops Among Fleet Manager Concerns “What do fleet maintenance managers want to know more about?” was a primary question asked of the hundreds of members of a fleet maintenance software users group. HUD Approves $429 Million Disaster Recovery Plan in Texas U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson approved a nearly $429 million disaster recovery plan to help homeowners and local communities in Texas to recover from the effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The Texas plan will offer grants of up to $40,000 to qualified homeowners, restore affordable rental housing, and repair critical infrastructure in the state. Military Guide Steers HazMat Shipping Len Hammond, HazMat Instructor at the Defense Ammunition Center in Fort Carson, CO, has been conducting HazMat training for the military for 10 years. During the past few years Hammond has been working with the private sector to develop a military training tool and reference guide for shipping of dangerous goods by air. Johnson Controls Expands Renewable Energy Services In response to increasing global demand for renewable energy, Johnson Controls, Inc., is expanding its business direction in the areas of designing, installing, and servicing geothermal, solar, biomass, wind, and other renewable sources as energy supply options for customers. News of the Weird: Bizarre, but true stories about real people. FEATURED LINK Millermatic® All-In-One MIG Welders From municipalities to military bases, maximize your purchasing power with the Millermatic family of all-in-one MIGs. Whether you’re seeking portability to weld on the go or pulsed MIG performance to weld thin aluminum, there’s a Millermatic for you. Discover more benefits of the Millermatic family. --- Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Click HERE for more information.
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