Keeping the Water Clean
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 Is Transforming Coal Country—And Cora Gnegy Says We’ve Only Just Begun
“We’re not waiting for the past to come back—we’re building something new,” Gnegy told host Dave Martin. “Tourism and outdoor recreation are now our largest in-community employer.
Tourism in what was Coal Country
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 […]
July 4th: Remembering the Promise, Carrying on the Work
Every July 4th brings fireworks, picnics, parades and happy celebrations of American freedom. But behind the festivities lies a deeper, more enduring story. To me, July 4th is more than America’s birthday; it’s a reminder of unfinished work and a call to keep America’s promise alive and moving forward. We correctly associate the date with […]
AMERICA’S BEST IDEA
Just in time for Independence Day, The Good Government Show podcast welcomed a very special guest: David Vela, the former director of the National Park Service. In a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation with host Dave Martin, Vela reflected on his 38-year career in public service, his passion for preserving America’s natural and historic treasures, and why national parks remain, in his words, “America’s best idea.”
America’s Best Idea
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
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 […]
Grand Rapids Is Booming—And Walter Bujak Says That’s What Good Government Looks Like
Kent County Commissioner Walter Bujak wants the rest of the country to know a little secret: Grand Rapids is thriving—and it didn’t happen by accident. In a new episode of The Good Government Show with Dave Martin, Bujak highlights a wave of bold, community-focused investments that are reshaping the region—from riverfront trails to a brand-new […]
Building Up Grand Rapids Michigan
Grand Rapids is under construction. Kent County Commissioner Walter Bujak stopped by to talk about the new projects underway in this Michigan city. A zoo, a soccer stadium and a new outdoor theater are all underway. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the AWS Imagine Education, State, and Local Government in Chicago, IL July […]
Raleigh NC Mayor Janet Cowell Talks Growth, Grit, and Good Government
“Being mayor is gritty. It’s tangible. You see the trash trucks roll out at 5:30 a.m. and know you’re responsible for that,” she said. “But it’s also inspiring. Cities are where government hits the ground—street trees, public pools, safe roads. That’s real impact.”