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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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Ash Institute Concludes Online Series on Sexual Violence
The Ash Institute recently hosted the final online event in a four-part series highlighting innovations and best practices for preventing and responding to sexual violence. More than 1,200 professionals logged in live over the course of the series—cosponsored by the National Institute of Justice. Read the full story. To access the multimedia archives of this series, please visit: http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/xchat.html. You will be prompted to register for the Government Innovators Network, free of charge.
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Pilot program expansion to improve public health testing
States News Service | January 15, 2009
Topic: Public Health
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New screening of port workers starts: Federal program, similar to state's, intended to boost anti-terror security
South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale) | January 13, 2009
Topic: National Law Enforcement
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Broward Schools using text messages to report dangers
Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) | January 14, 2009
Topic: Adult & Continuing Education
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Governors map out joint effort; Doyle, Pawlenty ask for agencies' efficiency ideas
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Wisconsin) | January 14, 2009
Topic: Democratization
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City of Baltimore wants Land Bank to streamline selling of vacant properties
The Daily Record (Baltimore, MD) | January 14, 2009
Topic: Banking
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New program will help first-time, low-income moms
Vallejo Times Herald (California) | January 14, 2009
Topic: Public Health
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State creates loan repayment program for Medicaid doctors, dentists
States News Service | January 13, 2009
Topic: Health and Social Services
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Mayor Newsom launches Green Rental Car incentive program
US States News | January 13, 2009
Topic: *Sustainable Development
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New way to keep track of family health history
Contra Costa Times (California) | January 13, 2009
Topic: Health and Social Services
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In new tactic, L.A. goes after gangs' money
Christian Science Monitor | January 15, 2009
Topic: Civil Liberties
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School helps children, parents to find a 'positive tomorrow'
The Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, OK) | January 10, 2009
Topic: Special Needs
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Teen Court makes its mark in Brunswick County: Alternative justice for high schoolers celebrates 10 years
The Sun News (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) | January 9, 2009
Topic: Juvenile Justice
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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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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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