Articles from the “Show Notes” Category
Cleaning up the Mississippi River in Minnesota Show Notes
This year the Mississippi River is a little cleaner thanks to the efforts of the people of Hennepin County, Minnesota. Debbie Goettel is a county commissioner and talks about cleaning up America’s River. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good […]
The Get “Stuff” Done President Show Notes
James Gore just wrapped up his year as president of the National Association of Counties. He says he’s a member of the Get “Stuff” Done party. He talks about what he’s seen over the past year and why he’s hopeful for the nation and the nation’s counties. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: […]
Newer better care for Veterans Show Notes
A new service for veterans called Tele Emergency Care connects veterans to medical services within minutes anywhere in the U.S. listen as the program’s director explains it.
Tampa is Ready Show Notes
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor was the host for the recent Conference of Mayor’s annual meeting. She talks about the national outlook for mayors and government and she talked about the challenges of being mayor of a city with a majority of minority citizens. And we talked about how a city prepares for annual hurricanes. GoodGovernmentShow.com […]
Plan for the Future Show Notes
Donna Dupont is a futurist, that means she plans for the future. Listen as she explains how governments should plan and what they should consider as they think forward. Purple Compass GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Imagine Education, State, and Local Government in Chicago, IL July 29 – 30, 2025 The […]
Keeping the Water Clean Show Notes
Joe Tackett is the CEO of Veolia, a water management company that works with governments around the world. Listen to the ways they work with government to make sure when you go for a glass of water, it’s clean and safe. Veolia GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Imagine Education, State, and […]
Tourism in what was Coal Country Show Notes
Listen to how tourism, yes, tourism is helping to change the culture and the environment in some of the nation’s rural coal mining regions. It’s a part of the solution and it’s already making a difference. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Imagine Education, State, and Local Government in Chicago, IL July […]
America’s Best Idea Show Notes
America’s national parks have been called “the best idea we ever had.” David Vela is the former director of the National Park Service. He spent 38 years in public service and directly managed some of the jewels in the National Park system. Budget cuts concern him, but he says Americans can help. Just listen. Hola […]
New Energy in Arkansas Show Notes
Molly Rawn is the new mayor of Fayetteville, AR. She said she brings new energy to the role. She has a background in bringing tourists to her city and fundraising, good stepping stones to become mayor. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Imagine Education, State, and Local Government in Chicago, IL July […]