This page contains the resources that I have found useful in my personal and professional life. Admittedly, it is an eclectic list. It contains everything from quotes and books that I like to podcasts, videos, and slideshows.
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Returning from a July 4 break, members of Congress found themselves facing a number of high-priority issues with no quick resolutions. With an omnibus funding bill still in limbo, lawmakers are now trying to pass individual funding bills.
On Wednesday, October 17, 2018, the LBJ School of Public Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, Inc. (SPI) will host the 10thbiennial Texas Legislative Communication Conference (TLCC). The conference brings together executive directors, board members, senior state agency representatives, business leaders, educators, and local government officials. The daylong event will feature three outstanding Keynote Speakers and panels of legislators, agency directors and other state officials will discuss budget issues, legislative priorities, contracting and procurement processes, Hurricane Harvey ramifications and how to work successfully with the offices of elected officials.
Since 1998, the TLCC has been highly successful with hundreds in attendance, but seating is limited and registration will close once the maximum number of attendees has been reached. All sessions will be at The University of Texas J.J. Pickle Research Campus in Austin. Registration information will be on SPI’s website by mid-July.
Legislative leaders have always been key presenters. Their remarks, advice and guidance add immeasurably to TLCC’s success. The conference is interactive as audience members are encouraged to ask questions. Once all speakers are confirmed, the agenda will be posted on the website. The agenda topics will be important, timely and of significant interest to all in attendance.
Organizers believe this year’s TLCC will be the best yet! Interested parties are advised to register early.
There’s a huge new marketplace emerging and it’s definitely worthy of watching. The Internet of Things (IoT) is coming on strong…so strong, in fact, that the IoT marketplace is expected to exceed $130 billion by 2024.
To succeed, smart city initiatives need adequate financial support. Here is how two cities in Nevada, one in Oregon and another in Missouri are approaching smart city deployment and funding.
Every region wants an airport and the larger the better. Airports stimulate the economic vitality of any area and long-term economic sustainability is difficult without an adequate airport facility. But, airport ownership has become challenging and that challenge is only going to escalate.
All indicators point to a strong year for the construction industry. Most projections are that the growth will continue through 2021. However, there could be a glitch…and it could come from the public sector – the local levels of government, to be more specific.
A Federal Infrastructure Plan still languishes a year and a half after it was touted as “coming very soon” by the Trump administration. However, one key segment of the plan got a boost this week from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).