State & Local Government

GovtJobs SmartBrief

State and local government jobs news

GovtJobs SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Govtjobs.com

Survey: Fewer government employers planning layoffs, pay freezes

5/20/2013

  • Sacramento Bee (Calif.) (free registration), The

About a third of state and local governments say they're freezing pay this year, compared with more than half that said the same last year, according to a survey by the Center for State & Local Govern… Read More

ICMA SmartBrief

News for local government professionals

ICMA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: International City/County Management Association

Colo. city council might toughen fireworks rules

5/20/2013

  • Longmont Times-Call (Colo.), The

The Longmont, Colo., City Council is scheduled today to consider an ordinance that would prohibit fireworks use adjacent to another property if it were to cause "sparks, flame, smoke, heat, sound or o… Read More

Public Safety SmartBrief

News for emergency communications and response professionals

Public Safety SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: National Emergency Number Association

New technology makes Ventura County, Calif., firefighters safer

5/14/2013

  • Moorpark Acorn (Camarillo, Calif.), The

Firefighters in Ventura County, Calif., are getting upgraded equipment, allowing them safer access to burning buildings or hazardous materials situations. New suits protect firefighters from flash fir… Read More