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October 12, 2004
Red-Light Cameras Bring Safety and Brickbats
GovPro Newsletter Tuesday, October 12, 2004 Volume 3, Issue 38
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Red-Light Cameras Bring Safety and Brickbats Govs' 527 Groups Fain Greenbacks, Influence NLC Joins Appeal of Telecom Ruling Dallas Police Change Pepper Spray News of The Weird
Features
Red-Light Cameras Bring Safety and Brickbats
Maryland Sen. Alex Mooney, R-Frederick, fought a ticket for running a red light last year despite film showing his car blowing through an intersection. A judge accepted proof that a car thief, not Mooney, was behind the wheel.
But Mooney is still miffed, and not merely at being wrongly accused of a traffic violation. His objections run deeper and are one sign of a hostile response that can be found in some of the 18 states and 107 cities that have installed cameras at intersections to catch red-light runners.
For full text, visit: http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehpM0D8eaH0JQA0BMB20Ar
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Govs' 527 Groups Gain Greenbacks, Influence
The Republican and Democratic governors' associations are little known to the public, but they now rank as the two biggest players in garnering millions of dollars in "soft money" contributions from corporations and labor groups to help sway state elections.
For full text, visit: http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehpM0D8eaH0JQA0BMB40At
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News
NLC Joins Appeal of Telecom Ruling
National League of Cities (NLC) joined with four other national organizations last week in seeking a Supreme Court review of a recent Appeals Court decision that could cost cities millions of dollars annually in lost franchise fees.
The Appeals Court decision reaffirmed a 2002 Federal Communications Commission ruling that cable modem service--an increasingly popular way to access the Internet--is an "information service" rather than a cable service and therefore not subject to the cable franchise fee.
Local governments stand to lose as much as $470 million dollars per year in revenues from franchise fees, which are paid by cable operators for the use of the public's property.
Dallas Police Change Pepper Spray
Dallas Police Department Officers will receive 1,800 cans of pepper spray worth $13,000 after police commanders determined that their current supply could burst into flames due to its alcohol base. The new supply is water based and just as effective, asserts Sgt. Herbert Ashford. Leading to the replacement, was an incident in which a suspect was sprayed with pepper spray without effect and then hit with a Taser after which his long hair caught on fire. Source: The National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC).
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Visit: http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehNX0D8eaH0JQA0BJ1H0AW a news-, product-, and issue-driven site for all levels of government.
This Week
Red-Light Cameras Bring Safety and Brickbats Govs' 527 Groups Fain Greenbacks, Influence NLC Joins Appeal of Telecom Ruling Dallas Police Change Pepper Spray News of The Weird
Features
Red-Light Cameras Bring Safety and Brickbats
Maryland Sen. Alex Mooney, R-Frederick, fought a ticket for running a red light last year despite film showing his car blowing through an intersection. A judge accepted proof that a car thief, not Mooney, was behind the wheel.
But Mooney is still miffed, and not merely at being wrongly accused of a traffic violation. His objections run deeper and are one sign of a hostile response that can be found in some of the 18 states and 107 cities that have installed cameras at intersections to catch red-light runners.
For full text, visit: http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehpM0D8eaH0JQA0BMB20Ar
Advertisement
Swenson Spreader--dedicated to providing a comprehensive line of Snow and Ice Control equipment that delivers dependable performance and rugged reliability day in, day out. All our equipment is specifically designed to minimize downtime, increase productivity and most importantly--improve your bottom line. Swenson meets the needs of municipalities, so you meet the needs of the people you serve. Visit: http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehpM0D8eaH0JQA0BJrl0Aa
GovPro Adds Product Demos
Don't miss the latest in product demonstrations! To view products and services directed to government professionals, visit: http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehpM0D8eaH0JQA0BMB30As
Govs' 527 Groups Gain Greenbacks, Influence
The Republican and Democratic governors' associations are little known to the public, but they now rank as the two biggest players in garnering millions of dollars in "soft money" contributions from corporations and labor groups to help sway state elections.
For full text, visit: http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehpM0D8eaH0JQA0BMB40At
Advertisement
The new John Deere 4000 Twenty Series Compact Utility Tractors: With increased power, improved comfort and high versatility, this tractor solution is capable of handling the toughest projects on the worksite. The John Deere 2.4L turbo-charged engine offers up to 21-percent more horsepower and up to a 30- percent torque rise, providing more power on demand. For all the details, visit us at http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehpM0D8eaH0JQA0BKrZ0AJ
News
NLC Joins Appeal of Telecom Ruling
National League of Cities (NLC) joined with four other national organizations last week in seeking a Supreme Court review of a recent Appeals Court decision that could cost cities millions of dollars annually in lost franchise fees.
The Appeals Court decision reaffirmed a 2002 Federal Communications Commission ruling that cable modem service--an increasingly popular way to access the Internet--is an "information service" rather than a cable service and therefore not subject to the cable franchise fee.
Local governments stand to lose as much as $470 million dollars per year in revenues from franchise fees, which are paid by cable operators for the use of the public's property.
Dallas Police Change Pepper Spray
Dallas Police Department Officers will receive 1,800 cans of pepper spray worth $13,000 after police commanders determined that their current supply could burst into flames due to its alcohol base. The new supply is water based and just as effective, asserts Sgt. Herbert Ashford. Leading to the replacement, was an incident in which a suspect was sprayed with pepper spray without effect and then hit with a Taser after which his long hair caught on fire. Source: The National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC).
Advertisement
Verizon Wireless offers voice and data solutions to Government Agencies. To find out more, visit the Verizon Wireless website at http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehpM0D8eaH0JQA0BMCC0AB or contact their Federal Supply Schedule Support Line at 1-800-561-6227.
News of the Weird: Bizarre but true stories about real people. For full text, visit: http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehpM0D8eaH0JQA0BMB60Av
Links
E-Z-GO, leading manufacturer of golf cars and utility vehicles, boasts the largest sales and service network in the industry, with more factory branch locations and independent distributors than any other manufacturer. Visit: http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehpM0D8eaH0JQA0BMB70Aw
Facility managers around the globe use Screenflex Portable Partitions to help the make better use of their available space. Create instant training rooms, portable bulleting boards, meeting or processing areas in seconds, with easy to use, easy to store, economical Portable Partitions! To learn more, please visit us at http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehpM0D8eaH0JQA0BMB80Ax
DENIOS manufactures Spill Containment, Chemical Storage and related equipment. Systems provide safe, compliant, and efficient storage of flammables, corrosives and other hazardous chemicals or materials. Visit: http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehpM0D8eaH0JQA0BMCA0A8
Spacesaver offers cost-effective, space-efficient, value-added solutions for all your storage needs--files, tools, equipment, weapons and more. For a Product Overview brochure, visit: http://www.spacesaver.com/promos/productoverview_offer.html?trcmp=NLC-8HL585093058
. Meyer Products Inc. offers a complete line of snowplows and spreaders for all your snow removal needs. http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ehpM0D8eaH0JQA0BLhh0AO
You may qualify for a FREE Magazine Subscription
Complimentary subscriptions to Government Product News, a product-driven resource, and Government PROcurement, editorial targeting the public sector purchasing professional are available to those who qualify.
To subscribe to Government Product News visit: http://r.pm0.net/s/c?ij.75qj.15.1jf8.5c17
To subscribe to Government Procurement visit: http://r.pm0.net/s/c?ij.75qj.16.1jf9.5c17
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