Manufacturers’ News, Inc./– Following eleven years of decline, manufacturing employment in Vermont posted a gain, reports the 2014 Vermont Manufacturers Register®, an industrial directory and database published by Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI). According to data collected by MNI, manufacturers in Vermont added 539 jobs from Dec. 2012 to Dec. 2013, or 1.2%, the first time… Keep reading →
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Delawareans and frequent visitors to the First State can now report illegal dumping activities directly to state environmental officials using their smartphones. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has launched a new TrashStoppers app for Android, iPhone, and Windows phones. The app was developed for DNREC by Delaware Interactive, LLC (DI)… Keep reading →
The Texas Legislature, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV), and Texas.gov just made it easier for Texans to renew their vehicle registration. As of January 1, 2014, all 254 Texas counties offer the option for online renewals – a simple, secure way to keep your vehicle registration current. All you need to get started is… Keep reading →
Manufacturers’ News, Inc./– For a third straight year, Maine manufacturing jobs declined, reports the 2014 Maine Manufacturers Register®, an industrial directory and database published by Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI). According to data collected by MNI, manufacturers in Maine cut 726 jobs from Dec. 2012 to Dec. 2013, or about 1.1%, a smaller decline than reported… Keep reading →
Utah.Gov today announced new updates to the features of its Utah Bill Watch mobile application. The award winning Bill Watch free app helps concerned citizens track bills and receive instant updates as bills move through the Utah Legislature. The newly added features allow users to create and share lists of legislative priorities with like-minded advocates…. Keep reading →
Residents of Franklin County, Idaho, can now pay using credit and debit cards at the county landfill, Franklin County Landfill Supervisor Sid Jensen announced. “We are excited to finally offer this payment option. There have been many times customers drive out to the landfill and forget their checkbook or they’re not carrying enough cash,” Jensen… Keep reading →
The Colorado Board of Parole unveiled their first-ever website last week at https://www.colorado.gov/paroleboard. The website was built in order to more effectively comply with the Colorado Sunshine Law, (CRS 24-6-402), allowing the Parole Board to communicate public information such as parole hearings. Prior to their new website going live, there was no process in place… Keep reading →
San Diego County Water Authority Wins Landmark Ruling in Rate Challenge Against Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
By businesswireIn a major victory for the San Diego County Water Authority and water ratepayers throughout San Diego County, San Francisco County Superior Court Judge Curtis E. A. Karnow on Tuesday tentatively ruled that in setting rates for 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California violated cost of service requirements of… Keep reading →
With kindergarten roundup approaching, Texas.gov is reminding all parents of incoming kindergartners that you can order your child’s certified birth certificate online via the Texas.gov Vital Records Application. This official service, offered in conjunction with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), offers easy-to-follow instructions in English or Spanish for a highly secure, convenient… Keep reading →
Utah.gov announced today the availability of OnTime for Glass, a first-of-its-kind transit-tracking app for Google Glass. Google Glass users may enable the free app now at http://ontime.utah.gov. “OnTime for Glass brings Glassware to transit riders in a unique app that notifies them when their vehicle is approaching,” said David Fletcher, Utah chief technology officer. “OnTime… Keep reading →