MRSC In Focus

Free on Friday

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:52:17 PDT

Whether it’s to save energy or lure young workers, states and localities are testing the four-day work week. More from Governing.

Web Sightings – Transportation Planning

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:52:28 PDT

This month we’ve selected sites and organizations from the vast array of resources that can help counties and cities prepare regional and local transportation plans.

Law Enforcement Looks to Video Surveillance Networks

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:53:08 PDT

2008 may have been The Year of the Large-Scale Wireless Video Surveillance System, as several cities and their police departments joined the growing market, while others expanded existing systems. More from Government Technology.

The Role of Leadership in Building High-Performing Organizations

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:25:21 PDT

Despite the current economic situation, all is not doom and gloom for public-sector managers. There is an alternative to slashing services, laying off employees, and raising fees. More from Government Finance Review.

Welcome Home Soldier

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:26:06 PDT

Local agencies team up to help wounded war veterans to heal. More from Parks & Recreation.

The Role of Transit in Emergency Evacuation

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:26:47 PDT

A new publication from the Transportation Research Board, The Role of Transit in Emergency Evacuation (pdf 3.35MB), explores the roles that transit systems can play in accommodating the evacuation, egress, and ingress of people from and to critical locations in times of emergency.

For Modern Urban Growth, Don't Forget the Ballpark and River Walk

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:27:17 PDT

Can urban amenities -- like ballparks, aquariums and river walks -- help stabilize U.S. cities and improve their economic outlooks? More from Knowledge@Wharton.

Bloggerly Love

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:27:56 PDT

Techies and their interactive tools may be the way to lure tourists to local fairs and state parks. More from Governing.

EPA gives more Policy-Making Voice to Local Governments

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:29:37 PDT

State and local governments will have more involvement in developing federal environmental rules thanks to a new EPA policy that broadens the agency’s consulting efforts. More from NACo's County News.

Cities Take Action on Poverty

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:29:00 PDT

Recent reports from city officials indicate a growing array of responses to the needs of low-income families. More from Nation's Cities Weekly.

Smart City - Christmas in the City

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:28:28 PDT

This week Smart City kick starts the holiday season with a program about celebrating the holidays in an urban environment.

A Few Good Sets of 2006 RCWs Available from MRSC

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:30:09 PDT

We've replaced our 2006 RCWs with new 2008 editions and have 12 complete sets of the old 2006 editions (along with the 2007 supplements) to give away. If your city hall or county courthouse could use a set of pre-owned 2006 RCWs, contact Erica Zwick, MRSC Technical Services Librarian, who will be happy to mail you a set, while our limited supply lasts.

What's New

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:13:23 PDT

See our Regional Fire Protection Service Authority page for statutes and examples of this special purpose district.