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NewsFebruary 19, 2009

State Senators Urge Nevada State Fleet to be More Energy-Efficient

RENO, NV - By implementing the use of fuel-efficient vehicles and alternative fuels by getting its own garage in order, the State of Nevada can set a good example to be energy-efficient, said the chairman of a state Senate subcommittee.

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NewsFebruary 19, 2009

Santa Clara County Supervisor Calls for Fleet Audit

SANTA CLARA COUNTRY, CA – Santa Clara County is purchasing too many cars and trucks for its 2,500-vehicle fleet according to County Supervisor Ken Yeager who has initiated an audit of the fleet.

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NewsFebruary 19, 2009

Metropolitan Sewer District Hosts Technical Training Classes on the Ford Escape Hybrid

LOUISVILLE, KY- Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) of Louisville, Ky., is hosting two technical training classes on Ford's Escape Hybrid on March 24-25 and March 26-27.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2009

City of Pawtucket Reducing Take-Home Vehicles

PAWTUCKET, RI – City Council President Henry Kinch Jr. is proposing changes to an ordinance regarding city-owned vehicles he says will cut the usage down by almost half, according to the Pawtucket Times.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2009

Cochise County Anticipates More Budget Cuts

BISBEE, AZ – Recently the state requested the county give $75,000 for "return to competency," $43,000 as a local contribution to the state tourism fund, as well as accept a $28,000 reduction in shared lottery funds — on top of the $416,000 the state previously requested.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2009

Cities Experiencing Worst Fiscal Conditions Since 1985, Reports NLC

WASHINGTON – A survey of city officials by the Washington-based National League of Cities (NLC) found that 84 percent of respondents reported facing fiscal difficulties, the highest percentage since NLC began taking surveys in 1985.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2009

Maricopa County Evaluating Personal Car Use

PHOENIX – The county government has 2,500 cars, vans and trucks in its fleet. Like other governments, Maricopa is facing budget shortfalls and lower tax revenue due to the economy.

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NewsFebruary 13, 2009

31 Nominees Announced for 2009 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year

TORRANCE, CA – A record field of 31 nominees are competing for the 5th Annual Government Fleet 2009 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year award. The winner will be announced April 26 at the NAFA Institute & Expo in New Orleans.

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NewsFebruary 12, 2009

Calling All Fleet Managers: We Need Your Help Planning GFX

TORRANCE, CA - With four months left before the Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX) on June 8-10 at the Crowne Plaza Denver International Airport Convention Center, Government Fleet magazine and the GFX team is conducting a brief survey about our upcoming GFX show and we'd like to hear your input.

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NewsFebruary 12, 2009

Jasper Engines and Tranmissions Goes Ecoconscious

JASPER, IN – At a time when energy conservation is emerging as an important global issue for all types of businesses and industries, Jasper Engines and Transmissions has been awarded an Environmental Stewardship Award for its conservation efforts.

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