Government Innovators Network: A Portal for Democratic Governance and Innovation

A Portal for Innovative Ideas

This portal, produced by The Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government, is a marketplace of ideas and examples of government innovation. Browse by topic or theme or search by keyword to access news, documents, descriptions of award-winning programs, and information on events related to innovation in your area of interest.

We invite you to register to access Webcasts and other online events, and to receive the biweekly Innovators Insights newsletter.

The Innovations in American Government Awards (IAG) Program, and its affiliated international programs, are integral to the Government Innovators Network. Learn about the IAG program and how to apply.

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	Easier way to find a loved one; Sheriff's department to implement program that will help families, caregivers locate those afflicted with cognitive disorders who wander Newsday (New York) \| September 4, 2008 Topic: Long-Term Care
	Homeless need lawyers, too; In a downtown garage, corporate lawyers dispense advice --- for free The Atlanta Journal-Constitution \| September 5, 2008 Topic: Housing
	Idaho near to becoming first state with roadless rule Greenwire \| September 2, 2008 Topic: Environment and Natural Resources
	Old barns get new attention Christian Science Monitor \| September 2, 2008 Topic: Banking
	City's first porous lot; Pavement will help with stormwater runoff The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colorado) \| August 13, 2008 Topic: Arts and Recreation
	Alabama to charge overweight workers San Gabriel Valley Tribune (California) \| August 21, 2008 Topic:
	Employers brace for federal genetics privacy law Missouri Lawyers Weekly \| September 1, 2008 Topic: Procurement
	High-tech education; New CPS school has youths do work on laptops, adding new dimension to learning environment Chicago Sun Times \| September 2, 2008 Topic: All Topics
	Federal Way campaign invites tenants to "Come on down!" The Seattle Times \| August 30, 2008 Topic: Privatization
	Internet site to give voters information about judges The Salina Journal (Kansas) \| August 29, 2008 Topic: Performance Measurement & Management
	Katie's Law: accidents involving elderly fall in year since statute took effect THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS \| September 1, 2008 Topic: Highways
	FEMA offers a unique new locator service for use by Gustav victims Broadcast News (BN) \| August 31, 2008 Topic: Emergency Management
	Driving less? Pay less for your auto insurance San Jose Mercury News (California) \| August 28, 2008 Topic: Public Transit
	U.S. military's latest move; Selling the Army with high-tech video games The Star-Ledger (Newark, New Jersey) \| August 29, 2008 Topic: Defense Services
	E-mentoring targets rookie teachers States News Service \| August 8, 2008 Topic: *Education

WHAT'S NEW

2009 Innovations Awards: Call for Applications

Harvard University invites you to apply for the $100,000 Innovations in American Government Award, given annually to programs that serve as the best examples of creative and effective government. Applications for the 2009 awards are due by September 30, 2008.

SPOTLIGHTS

Op-ed: The Rewards of Volunteer Service

Stephen Goldsmith and Vince Juaristi, on the board of directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service, talk in The Washington Times about the state of volunteerism and the opportunities available to individuals.

Interview with Tony Saich

Tony Saich, a renowned China expert and the new director of the Ash Institute, provides perspective on the 2008 Olympic Games and China's future.

Management Insights for Public Managers

Feather O'Connor Houstoun on getting multiple jurisdictions to work together to light fires to fight wildfires.

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