Author: Ethan Johnson

Guilford County government, like county governments across the country, celebrates National County Government Month in April, which coincidentally is National County Government Month. So the timing seems right. On Thursday, April 4, the Guilford County Public Information Office took the opportunity to remind residents of all the benefits Guilford County government provides them in a press release. In their words, the brief aims to “showcase how the county helps successful people thrive in strong communities supported by quality government.” For example, did you know that the Department of Social Services processes nearly 150,000 benefit applications and recertifications each year? This…

Negotiated 47 deals totaling 835,494 square feet in 2023 Provides insight into government trends and market-specific trends Our Government Solutions team, located in the Washington, DC market, is a true asset to our clients and the Colliers organization. The team consisting of Charles Dilks, Keith Lavey, Matthew Johnston and Victoria Abbasi negotiated 47 transactions totaling 835,494 square feet in 2023. The team is resourceful, knowledgeable, and skilled in this niche. Team members closely monitor upcoming active government requirements and needs impacting real estate, provide insight into government developments and market-specific trends, and provide guidance to private sector landlords regarding attracting…

After the catastrophic crash of a container ship in Baltimore caused the Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge to collapse, President Joe Biden jumped to his favorite response. He publicly pledged to donate more tax dollars to help rebuild Maryland's largest city. “It is my intention that the federal government pays the full cost of rebuilding that bridge,” said the president, who is already facing a growing national debt of nearly $7 trillion. “I hope Congress will support my efforts.” There is little question that the federal government has no moral or legal obligation to pay for the reconstruction of what…

opinion by William Barr issued April 4, 2024, 7:59 PM ET In recent decades, despite ever-increasing resources, the quality of public education has clearly declined, writes former U.S. Attorney General William Barr. Getty Images/iStockphoto American public schools were formed in the early 19th century. Supporters believed that universal education was best achieved through a unified system of publicly funded, state-run schools. They saw these schools as fulfilling three important missions: providing an academically excellent education, promoting national unity, and instilling strong moral values. How are public schools working to achieve these original goals? Over the past 200 years, some schools…

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said Thursday on News 4's “Ask the Mayor” segment that raising taxes on residents is “possible” due to an increase in “all costs of government.” said. When discussing snow removal, Brown said people want to clear more roads, driveways and sidewalks, which requires more contractors and equipment, and therefore costs more. said. But Brown clarified that the potential tax increase is not specific to snow removal. “What I was trying to say is that all kinds of spending in city government is increasing,” he said. “We're seeing a number of other municipalities…

Photo: Salinas Police Department (KRON) — An Oakland resident faces charges of device fraud and theft in Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), the system used in California to provide CalFresh, CalWORKs and other food and cash assistance benefits. Three people were arrested and charged. U.S. Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey and the U.S. Secret Service (“USSS”) in San Francisco announced the news on Thursday. SF crime drops ahead of Proposition E, according to Mayor Breed The complaint alleges that the Oakland residents, all from Romania, used “cloned” cards to fraudulently withdraw cash. A “clone” card is a debit card, gift card, or…

FIFA representatives traveled to Madrid to meet with the Spanish government and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) following a number of recent scandals within the federation.FIFA General Secretary Matthias Grafström and FIFA Legal Director Emilio Silvero held talks with Spain's Superior Sports Council (CSD), the government agency responsible for sports policy in the country, with the aim of stabilizing the situation at RFEF. He is visiting Madrid on Thursday. . Spain's role in the 2030 World Cup, which it will co-host with Morocco and Portugal, is also expected to be discussed.Both men are then scheduled to meet with RFEF on…

Mark Skidmore appointed interim director of MSU Center for Local Government Finance and Policy Extension Skidmore will serve in this interim role while a national search is conducted for a new coach. Mark Skidmore has been named interim director of the Center for Local Government Finance and Policy Extension at Michigan State University. He succeeds Eric Scorsone, who was recently named executive director of the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. The Center for Local Government Finance and Policy was established in 2015 with the purpose of supporting Michigan's “local prosperity” by supporting efforts to efficiently…

Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas, have proposed a new bipartisan proposal to make procurement easier for both federal procurement officials and contractors who buy and sell technology. Is going.The Federal Technology Improvement Act (FIT) Procurement Act was introduced on March 22 and shared exclusively. Nextgov/FCW The decision was made by the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, which Peters chairs. “My bill will ensure that the best and most innovative companies, including start-ups and small businesses, can compete for federal contracts and ensure that the federal government is aligned in providing services to the American people. It…

New Delhi: The Foreign Office denied a report in British daily The Guardian accusing India of carrying out targeted killings in Pakistan to eliminate terrorists. The ministry called it “false and malicious anti-India propaganda” and quoted External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar as saying that targeted killings in other countries “are not the policy of the Indian government.”The ministry's denials were echoed in a report in the Guardian, which claimed that Delhi had “implemented policies targeting people it deemed hostile to India”.The report claims that up to 20 similar assassinations have been carried out by the Indian intelligence agency RAW since…