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

Fla. city council chooses to go without budget analyst

5/23/2013

  • Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, Fla.)

The Tampa, Fla., City Council has decided not to hire a budget analyst amid a revenue shortfall that could total $20 million. Many councilors say any funding for additional positions should go toward … Read More

Public Safety SmartBrief

News for emergency communications and response professionals

Public Safety SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: National Emergency Number Association

Puerto Rico asks for $1.4 million to develop FirstNet

5/21/2013

  • News Is My Business (Puerto Rico)

Puerto Rico is asking the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for $1.4 million to develop the island's FirstNet system for public safety agencies and first responders. The total… Read More