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A Portal for Innovative Ideas
This portal is produced by the Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard Kennedy School, and is a marketplace of ideas and examples of government innovation. Browse or search to access news, documents, descriptions of award-winning programs, and information on events in your area of interest related to innovation. Additional resources include: The Ash Institute's Innovations in American Government Awards Program, and its affiliated international programs, are integral to the Government Innovators Network. Learn about the IAG program and how to apply.
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Students learn the value of canning it: Food preservation can be an inexpensive alternative in a tough economy
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pennsylvania) | January 12, 2009
Topic: Environmental Education
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Cameras track plowing needs
The Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts) | January 6, 2009
Topic: Public Infrastructure
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Cold case playing cards debut at local jails
San Bernardino County Sun (California) | January 11, 2009
Topic: Corrections, Probation & Parole
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Keeping Seattle green: a partnership renewed
US States News | January 8, 2009
Topic: Privatization
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New bus service gets moving; Joint effort features buses with bike racks, Internet, newspapers
Charleston Daily Mail (West Virginia) | January 6, 2009
Topic: Public Transit
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Schools going green with paperless fliers; Online notices save kids' backpacks for academic purposes
Chicago Tribune | January 8, 2009
Topic: Recycling
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Labor grant offers job training for older workers; The federal funding would fill a need in Dayton, which has seen an influx of older workers seeking jobs
Dayton Daily News (Ohio) | January 4, 2009
Topic: Job Training & Placement
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Lake Worth rolls out plan for bike trails: City to conduct first public meeting today
South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale) | January 9, 2009
Topic: Economic and Community Development
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New hospital fee plan would insure thousands
Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO) | January 7, 2009
Topic: Health and Social Services
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Governor Kaine announces legislation to expand absentee voting
States News Service | January 7, 2009
Topic: Democratization
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State proposes reorganization of agencies to aid homeless faster
The Boston Globe | January 7, 2009
Topic: Housing
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Gov. O'Malley launches website aimed at government transparency, accountability
US States News | January 7, 2009
Topic: *Accountability
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City eyes Wi-Fi for its buses ; Net could attract riders, some think
Columbia Daily Tribune (Missouri) | January 6, 2009
Topic: Public Transit
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11 states agree to work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicle fuels
US States News | January 5, 2009
Topic: Climate Change
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Schools tap '21st-century skills'
Christian Science Monitor | January 8, 2009
Topic: Education and Training
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Social Media for Government
February 9, 2009 - February 12, 2009
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Strategic Human Capital Management for Government
March 9, 2009 - March 12, 2009
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FOSE 2009: Where Federal Power Meets Future Power
March 10, 2009 - March 12, 2009
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