In the Spotlight
February 2013
Health Workers Enhance Leadership Skills through Vinson Training
Staff members at the state’s 18 public health districts are adding to their leadership and grants management skills in training programs that Institute of Government faculty provide through the Georgia Public Health Training Center.
County Leaders Get Vinson Management Training at Capitol Connection Sessions
County officials from across the state learned from state leaders and professional development training by Institute of Government experts this week at the Association County Commissioners of Georgia’s annual Capitol Connection Conference.
January 2013
Municipal Leaders Gain Valuable Training at Mayors' Day Conference
City officials from around Georgia received recognition for their continued pursuit of professional and leadership development from the Vinson Institute and the Georgia Municipal Association at the 2013 Mayors’ Day Conference in Atlanta.
Albany Utilities Study Targets Efficiency, Savings
City officials in Albany this week received a report on whether they can improve efficiency and save tax money by altering operations in the city Water, Gas & Light Department, based on an analysis prepared by the Vinson Institute.
December 2012
University of Georgia Closed through January 1
The Vinson Institute wishes you a very happy holiday and new year!
Vinson Fellows Present Results of Internship Projects
Fall semester’s four Vinson Institute Fellows presented the results of their undergraduate internship projects December 12 at a gathering of Institute faculty and staff.
State Lawmakers Explore 2013 Legislative Agenda during 28th Biennial Institute
Members of Georgia’s General Assembly convened in Athens December 9–11, 2012, for the Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators, marking the 28th such gathering of lawmakers at UGA.
New Commissioners Launch Careers at Institute Training Conference
More than 220 recently elected county commissioners from across Georgia learned about their new roles and responsibilities during the 2012 Newly Elected Commissioners Conference, an event sponsored by the Institute and the Association County Commissioners of Georgia.
Vinson Institute and PSO Talk Economic Development with State Agency
During their visit to the UGA campus on November 20, representatives from the Georgia Department of Economic Development learned how activities of the Vinson Institute and other UGA Public Service and Outreach units help communities pursue their economic development priorities.
November 2012
Vinson Community Planner Joins Public Service Trip to Costa Rica
A public service project at the University of Georgia’s Costa Rica campus brought together students from the College of Environment and Design and Nanjing Forestry University under the guidance of Vinson Institute community planner Chrissy Marlowe and Stephen J. Ramos, assistant professor in the College of Environment and Design.
Gordon Speaks at Lt. Governor’s Summit on Georgia’s Workforce Needs
Business, education, and government leaders from around the state learned about the results of a recent survey about Georgia’s workforce needs from the Institute’s Rob Gordon at the Lt. Governor’s Business and Education Summit in Rome on November 15.
Vinson Demographer Aids Regents' Strategic Planning Effort
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents plans for future enrollment patterns with information provided by Carl Vinson Institute demographics expert Mathew Hauer.
Watkins Completes Second Fulbright Specialist Assignment
Contributing to public service decentralization in Panama marked Public Service Associate Malik R. Watkins’ second overseas assignment in the State Department’s Fulbright Specialist Program.
New Online Course Teaches Efficient Purchasing Strategies
In Purchasing, the tenth online financial management course released by the Vinson Institute, government finance officers can learn approaches to purchasing that help provide value to their organizations.
Shangai Women's Federation Leaders Hone Skills at Vinson Institute
Twenty delegates from the Shanghai Women’s Federation study leadership and management techniques during a three-week course arranged by the Vinson Institute’s International Center.
October 2012
Jones Arrives as New Head of Training and Development
Stacy Jones arrives at the Vinson Institute as the new leader for government training and development programs.
Rob Gordon Selected for Leadership Georgia's 2013 Class
Rob Gordon, a public service assistant with the Institute, has been recognized for his leadership skills with selection to the prestigious Leadership Georgia program for 2013.
Sanford Contributes Report about Trends in Public Employee Retirement Plans
Government benefits administrators can learn more about recent trends and best practices in public sector defined contribution plans through a report coauthored by the Vinson Institute’s Paula Sanford.
Counties, Cities Can Still request LOST Mediation Services
County and city leaders can still seek help from a University of Georgia mediation team to help reach agreement on distributing Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) revenue by the November 1 deadline. The Vinson Institute and Fanning Institute have partnered to provide the mediation services.
Vinson Institute, ACCG Unveil New Commissioners Certification Program
County commissioners can now improve their knowledge and skills through the new Lifelong Learning Academy, a certification program that provides both a strong foundation in county governance and the opportunity to concentrate on a variety of specialized topics.
Faculty Extend Vinson Institute Teaching to UGA Classrooms
University of Georgia graduate and undergraduate students in classes taught by a number of Vinson faculty are learning about such things as municipal law, community planning, and more.
September 2012
Vinson Institute Facilitation Helps Inform Strategic Plan Development for State Libraries
The Georgia Public Library System is developing its updated five-year strategic plan with the help of the Vinson Institute.
Institute Provides Planning and Zoning Training to Archway Professionals and Others
Eighteen professionals from the University of Georgia’s Archway Partnership received information about the fundamental issues and strategies behind effective planning and zoning at the Vinson Institute’s recent training session.
New Vinson Fellows Cohort Gets Started
Four new UGA undergraduates have begun their semester-long internships through the Vinson Institute Fellow Program. While paired with their faculty-mentors, they will have the opportunity to contribute to the Institute’s assistance and training work for governments throughout the state.
August 2012
Institute Fiscal Analyst Assists SAM Shortline Railway with Budget Outlook
The SAM Shortline Railroad, a vintage train that travels between Cordele and Archery, received an in-depth fiscal analysis by the Vinson Institute to help it ensure its continued operational viability in the face of reduced state appropriations.
Institute Study Estimates Economic and Labor Market Impact of MARTA
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) can better quantify its impact on the region’s economy and labor market with the help of analysis conducted by the Vinson Institute.
David Tanner Arrives as New Head of Institute Governmental Services and Research
The Vinson Institute is pleased to welcome David Tanner to the Institute team as its new associate director for the Governmental Services and Research Division. David arrives after serving as deputy director for the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget.
International Center Coordinates Georgia Leadership Delegation to China, South Korea
Representatives from Georgia local governments, higher education, and the business community traveled to China and South Korea in July on a trip coordinated by the International Center that was designed to strengthen collaboration and initiate new partnerships between Georgia and the countries.
Twenty-four Government Officials Earn Certified Finance Officer Status
Twenty-four local government officials from across Georgia recently increased their knowledge of public financial management while completing the requirements to earn their Level I or II certified finance officer status from the Vinson Institute’ Financial Management Program.
Institute’s International Center Facilitates Archway Partnership Economic Tour of China
Washington and Hart County economic development representatives recently took part in a cultural and business relationship-building tour of China facilitated by the Institute’s International Center.
July 2012
Newsworthy Recaps Efforts in Education, Community Health, and More
Stay up-to-date on the Vinson Institute's work with state and local governments throughout Georgia and the world with Newsworthy, our quarterly newsletter. This edition provides information about the Healthy Savannah initiative, efforts to update school curriculum, coastal storm surge preparation, outreach to South Korea, and more.
Cleveland, Georgia, Taps Institute for Assistance in Updating Charter
The City of Cleveland, Georgia, will benefit from an updated municipal charter thanks to technical assistance from the Vinson Institute’s local government experts.
Augusta Human Resources Department to Receive Organizational Structure, Best Practices Review
The City of Augusta human resources department will examine its organizational structure and develop a new best practices guide with assistance from Vinson Institute local government experts.
Institute Begins Career Readiness Project with Department of Education and Chamber
The Georgia Department of Education wants to learn directly from the state’s business and industry leaders what skills students need to be career-ready and has reached out to the Vinson Institute and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce for assistance. The organizations will conduct statewide surveys whose results will help inform curriculum redesign efforts.
June 2012
Training for City Officials Tops 1,000 at GMA Convention
More than 1,000 mayors, councilmembers, city managers, and city clerks participated in training sessions coordinated by the Vinson Institute at the Georgia Municipal Association 2012 Annual Meeting in Savannah, June 23-26.
Visit Us at the GMA 2012 Annual Convention in Savannah
We're headed south to Savannah for the Georgia Municipal Association's 2012 Annual Convention. Stop by to see us Saturday and Sunday in the exhibit hall at booth #507.
New Certificate Program Designed By Vinson Institute Expands Training for Probate Judges
Georgia's probate court judges will benefit from expanded professional development opportunities thanks to a newly created certificate program designed by the Vinson Institute in consultation with the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education.
Mayors and Council Members Hone Policy-Making Skills During New Class Offering
Georgia mayors and city councilmembers sharpened their policy-making skills through a pilot class designed by the Vinson Institute and offered through its advanced training partnership with the Georgia Municipal Association.
Seoul Officials Tour U.S. Emergency Management Agencies
A delegation of emergency management and transportation officials from Seoul, South Korea, observed firsthand how emergency management agencies in the United States handle disasters during a bicoastal experiential learning tour facilitated by the Vinson Institute’s International Center.
May 2012
Tybee Island Prepares for Rising Waters with Help from Institute Environmental Experts
Tybee Island will be able to better respond to the consequences of rising sea levels such as tide and storm surge encroachment as a result of a plan being developed through a partnership between the Vinson Institute, Georgia Sea Grant, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
County Officials Get Lessons on Infrastructure during Metro Mobile Classroom
County officials from throughout the state gathered in metro-Atlanta to learn about transportation and infrastructure development during the spring mobile classroom coordinated by the Vinson Institute and the Association County Commissioners of Georgia.
Chinese Delegation Explores Economic Partnerships
A delegation from China’s State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs discussed economic development and partnership opportunities with Georgia state government and business leaders during a recent Atlanta visit facilitated by the Institute’s International Center.
Tbilisi Election Reform Delegation Meets with Institute Government Experts
A delegation from Tbilisi, Georgia, learned about election and campaign finance reform from Vinson Institute government experts during a recent meeting facilitated by the Institute’s International Center.
Twenty-Two Achieve Certification in Local Government Finance
In recognition of their continuing education in governmental finance, accounting, budgeting, and more, 22 local government officials earned either their Level I or II certified finance officer status from the Vinson Institute's financial management program in the first quarter of 2012.
International Center Welcomes Visiting Economists From Sichuan Administration Institute
Two economists from China’s Sichuan Administration Institute will spend the next six months interacting with Vinson Institute finance and economics specialists and UGA economists as part of the International Center’s visiting scholars program.
Training and Leadership Development Reaches More than 500 at ACCG Annual Meeting
At the 2012 Annual Meeting in Savannah April 28-30, more than 500 county chairs, commissioners, managers, clerks, and other officials benefitted from Vinson Institute training programs and many received recognition for their commitment to lifelong learning.
Vinson Institute Annual Report Highlights a Year Serving Georgia
The Carl Vinson Institute of Government traveled to all corners of the state last year to provide customized training and assistance for Georgia's state and local governments. Our annual report highlights some of the ways in which we served Georgia on the ground, in the classroom, and behind the scenes in 2011.
Vinson Fellows Present Results of Spring Semester Internships
The most recent cohort of Vinson-Roosevelt Fellows culminated a semester of hands-on study with presentations to Vinson Institute faculty and staff about bioenergy and problems related to international corruption on April 25.
April 2012
Visit Us at the ACCG Annual Meeting in Savannah
It's that time of year again when we get to head down to Savannah to meet with county officials from around the state and provide training at the ACCG Annual Meeting. Be sure to come see us at booth #88 on Saturday and Sunday.
Watkins Spreads the Word about “Healthy Savannah” at Conference
Attendees at the Georgia Public Health Association 83rd Annual Conference in Atlanta on April 13 learned about the ongoing efforts surrounding the Healthy Savannah initiative from the Institute’s Malik Watkins. He discussed the lessons he and others have learned through this initiative about creating a successful public health movement.
UGA Recognizes Three Institute Faculty and Staff for Distinguished Public Service
The University of Georgia Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach presented Rusty Brooks, Dennis Epps, and Michele Bailey with awards in recognition of their commitment to serving Georgia at its annual meeting on April 16.
New Online Course Covers Topic of Revenue Administration
Local government finance officers and others can hone their knowledge about a crucial part of effective governance—the collection and use of government revenue—through a new online course released by the Vinson Institute’s Financial Management Program.
Stephens County Looks to Vinson Institute for Answers to Questions about Developing Zoning Ordinance
Stephens County commissioners weighing the benefits of creating a zoning ordinance called on Vinson Institute land use experts to answer questions about process and explain options during a recent retreat.
Newsworthy Highlights the Newly Released GOV360™, Economic Development and Environmental Assistance, and More
Catch up with the goings-on of the Vinson Institute through Newsworthy, our quarterly e-newsletter. The latest issue covers the launch of GOV360™, economic development planning for Athens-Clarke County, environmental assistance to coastal communities, international outreach to a Chinese forestry group, and more.
Historic Preservationists Learn about the Law and More in Training
Almost 100 individuals involved in historic preservation efforts gathered in Valdosta to learn more about legal and administrative concerns, local preservation strategies, and more during the Institute’s historic preservation commission training.
New Web Page Features Free Resources for State and Local Government
Government officials and employees can find the collection of free resources produced by Vinson Institute experts all in one place on the new Freebies page. Covering a range of topics from city-county consolidation to millage rates, these videos, tutorials, and more address common questions posed by those in government and their constituents.
Warner Robins Calls on Institute to Perform Job Classification Study
The City of Warner Robins has an updated job classification and compensation plan with the help of a study performed by the Vinson Institute’s human resource management unit.
March 2012
Environmental Policy Program to Help Coastal Communities Anticipate the Effects of Sea Level Rise
Government leaders, business owners, and residents of Georgia’s coastal communities will have a better understanding of the potential impacts of sea level rise with the help of research and outreach efforts to be conducted by the Institute’s Environmental Policy Program with funding from Georgia Sea Grant.
New GOV360™ Gives Government Managers Powerful New Development Tool
Government managers, directors, executives, and other leaders have access to an exciting new professional development tool with the Vinson Institute’s launch of GOV360™, the first 360-degree assessment tool designed specifically to address the needs of today’s government setting.
New Online Course Teaches the Fundamentals of Governmental Budgets
Local government employees in Georgia, nationally, and even internationally can take advantage of a convenient online option for one of the Institute’s Financial Management Program’s most fundamental courses—Introductory Budget.
Epps Takes Place as New Institute Deputy Director
Vinson Institute Director Laura Meadows appointed Dennis Epps as the new deputy director effective immediately. He will continue in his current role as associate director of the Governmental Services and Research division until a search is completed for new leadership for the division.
International Center Helps Coordinate Training for Chinese Forestry Delegation
A visiting delegation of 18 economists and engineers from the China State Forestry Administration spoke about the potential for cooperation between UGA and Chinese forestry schools and gained valuable insight into forestry management during a training program jointly facilitated by the Vinson Institute’s International Center and UGA’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources.
Texas Libraries Get Financial and Management Training
Small libraries in communities across Texas are able to take advantage of the resources available to many Georgia libraries—management and financial training programs—thanks to an agreement with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Newly Elected City Officials Take Advantage of Training Opportunities
Almost 500 new city councilmembers and mayors are better prepared for their new responsibilities through the comprehensive introduction to municipal government and their roles and duties provided during the Newly Elected Officials Institutes in Athens and Tifton.
February 2012
Local Officials Learn Sound Financial Management through Certificate Program
After completing a series of courses designed to enhance understanding of government budgeting, purchasing, accounting, and other public finance topics, 18 local government officials from across the state recently earned their finance officer certification through the Institute’s financial management training program.
New Study Estimates $333m Economic Impact from UGA Public Service
According to a new study, the activities of UGA's eight Public Service and Outreach units, of which the Vinson Institute is one, produce a major economic impact—$333 million a year—throughout the state and support 3,370 jobs.
2012 Pattern Jury Instructions Available
The latest Suggested Pattern Jury Instructions for civil and criminal cases are now available for purchase in electronic form. The volumes, which provide simple language for instructing juries about the law, are updated twice yearly according to changes implemented by the Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia.
Vinson Institute to Assist Athens-Clarke with Economic Development Plan
The task force charged with developing a plan for economic development in Athens-Clarke County will receive assistance from the Vinson Institute in managing meetings and public input sessions and in developing the final strategic plan.
Laura Meadows Named as Vinson Institute Director
UGA Vice President for Public Service and Outreach Jennifer Frum has appointed Laura Meadows to serve as Vinson Institute director on a permanent basis. Meadows has been interim director of the Institute since July 2011 and has managed the Vinson Institute’s training programs since 2009.
New Environmental Policy Update Highlights Water Supply and Legislative Activities
Learn more about the progress of the governor's Water Supply Program and recent General Assembly activity related to the environment in the newest edition of Georgia Environmental Policy Update, an e-newsletter produced by the Vinson Institute's Environmental Policy Program. You can also subscribe to receive future editions.
City of Bainbridge Taps Institute for Mapping Project
Real estate parcel maps for the City of Bainbridge will move from paper to computer over the next five months thanks to a data development project by the Institute’s geographic information systems experts.
January 2012
Newsworthy Features the New LOST Mediation Program, Statewide Education and Rural Development Work, and More
Learn about the Vinson Institute's strategic planning assistance to statewide education leaders and the arts community, view a free tutorial explaining the basics of credits and debits, and see how the International Center is strengthening the connections between Georgia and South Korea in the new edition of Newsworthy, the Institute's quarterly e-newsletter.
Municipal Officials Train and Earn Certificates at Mayor's Day
City officials from around Georgia received recognition for their continued pursuit of professional and leadership development from the Vinson Institute and the Georgia Municipal Association at the 2012 Mayor's Day Conference in Atlanta.
New Tutorial Lays Out Details of the Transportation Investment Act
Get up to date on the progress of the Transportation Investment Act of 2010 with a new tutorial developed by the Institute's local government specialists. The tutorial explains how the process established by the legislation has moved forward since passage and what next steps are approaching. The Transportation Investment Act gave voters in 12 Georgia regions the chance to vote on a 1 percent sales tax to fund transportation projects.
Cities and Counties Get Centralized Resource for LOST Mediation
Cities and counties engaged in local option sales tax negotiations have access to trained mediators and local government experts through a new partnership between UGA’s Vinson Institute and Fanning Institute.
2012 Compliance Auditing Guide Available Online
An updated edition of Compliance Auditing in Georgia Counties and Municipalities is now available. Updated annually, Compliance Auditing is designed to help guide those responsible for conducting local government audits.
Vinson Institute Coordinates Strategic Planning for State Education Leaders
The Alliance for Education Agency Heads, which includes the leaders of education-related state agencies in Georgia, will receive assistance from Vinson Institute experts in the development of their new strategic plan.
December 2011
University of Georgia Closed through January 2
The Vinson Institute wishes you a very happy holiday and new year!
Legislators Attend Inaugural Environmental Policy Academy
Members of the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee attending the first Legislative Environmental Policy Academy heard from subject matter experts about a variety of environmental considerations facing the state.
Grantville Officials Retreat to Plan Advances
The mayor and members of the Grantville city council defined objectives for their community and honed their leadership skills in a recent retreat led by Institute faculty.
International Center Coordinates ''Family Reunion'' in Brunswick
A visiting Chinese delegation from Jiangxi Province spent time in Glynn County as part of the International Center's Public Manager Training Program December 8-10, deepening a preexisting sister city relationship between the two communities.
Vinson Fellows Show Skills and Learning
The fall cohort of Vinson Institute Fellows presented the impressive results of their semester-long projects to the Institute’s faculty and staff in an end-of-semester program.
November 2011
Chatham County Officials Convert Learning Moment into Teaching Moment through Leadership Class
Chatham County government officials who are enrolled in the Institute’s Management Development Program erected a memorial bench honoring victims of violent crime for their team building project.
Free Tutorial Explains the Basics of Credits and Debits
The Institute's Financial Management Training Program has released its latest free tutorial, Understanding Journal Entries. The seven-minute video explains the differences between debits and credits and how to apply them in governmental accounting.
Korean Governors Association Tours West Point Kia Plant
The benefits of Georgia’s economic partnership with Korea were on full display when representatives from the Governors Association of Korea met with local government leaders and visited West Point’s Kia Motors manufacturing plant on a tour arranged by the Institute’s International Center.
Arts Council Strategic Planning Gets Institute Assistance
The arts in Georgia will benefit from a carefully designed five-year strategic plan to be developed for the Georgia Council for the Arts with facilitation from the Vinson Institute.
October 2011
Rural Development Council Taps Institute for Policy Assistance
Georgia’s rural counties will have help designing policies that promote economic vibrancy, diversification, and development from Institute faculty working with the governor’s new OneGeorgia Rural Policy Center.
Local Officials Learn Sound Financial Management through Certificate Program
Fifty-one local government officials from across the state earned Certified Financial Officer status through the Institute’s financial management training program in the first half of 2011. The certification recognizes completion of a series of courses designed to enhance participants’ professional knowledge of government budgeting, purchasing, accounting, and other public finance topics.
Juvenile Justice Data Clearinghouse Allows Sharing among State Agencies
Juvenile justice agencies across Georgia can now share important data more efficiently thanks to the Georgia Juvenile Justice Data Clearinghouse, a digital database designed by the Institute’s Office of Information Technology Outreach Services (ITOS).
International Center Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Seoul Government
High-ranking city officials from Seoul, South Korea, will soon have the opportunity to participate in short- and long-term professional enrichment programs through a partnership of the Institute’s International Center and the Seoul Municipal Government. Leaders from both institutions formalized their new relationship at a signing ceremony on October 11.
Newsworthy Highlights Institute’s Work in Demography, Consolidation, Mapping, and More
Meet the changing demographic face of Georgia, learn the history of Robert’s Rules of Order, and unlock the mysteries of millage rates in the most recent edition of Newsworthy, the Institute’s quarterly electronic newsletter.
Up-and-Coming Legislators Graduate from Leadership Institute
Twenty-one freshmen legislators from the General Assembly graduated from the fourth Georgia Legislative Leadership Institute, a program that helps new legislators develop the skills necessary to become effective leaders, informed decision makers and astute policy analysts. Participants examined how to leverage their personal leadership strengths for success in the legislative setting.
September 2011
Institute Case Studies Will Aid Macon-Bibb Consolidation Efforts
Community leaders involved in efforts to consolidate the City of Macon and Bibb County governments will be able to benefit from the experiences of other consolidated jurisdictions through a forthcoming report from the Institute’s local government faculty.
International Center Continues Shanghai Outreach through Internships
On August 31, five high-level government administrators from Shanghai arrived in Athens for a six-month internship as part of the International Center’s Shanghai Executive Training Group Program. The interns will observe the functionality and organization of local governments in the United States and attend classes in public administration and finance.
Vinson Institute Wraps Up Its Facilitation of Statewide Economic Competitiveness Forums
The last of 12 regional Georgia Competitiveness Initiative forums facilitated by the Vinson Institute took place in West Point, Georgia, on August 31. The forums, which were held throughout the state, were the first step in developing a long-term strategy for boosting Georgia’s economy.
Georgia Magazine Profiles the Institute's Governmental Training
Vinson Institute training, which elected officials and government personnel took advantage of more than 17,000 times last year, is the focus of an article, ''Building a Better Government,'' in this month's Georgia Magazine.
Financial Management Program Graduates Employees from 24 State Agencies
Nearly 50 state employees representing 24 different agencies received certificates on August 18 in Atlanta for their successful completion of the Primary Accounting Series of the Vinson Institute’s State Financial Management Certificate Program.
New Vinson Fellows Begin a Semester of Hands-On Public Service
Three UGA undergraduate students entered the Vinson Institute Fellows Program this week and will have the opportunity to get a feel for public service careers by participating in the Institute’s work throughout the state and the world.
August 2011
Dalton/Whitfield Contracts With Institute For Consolidation Study
The City of Dalton and Whitfield County have turned to the Vinson Institute’s government consolidation experts as the two North Georgia governments consider merging.
Institute Demographer Discusses 2010 Census at GeorgiaForward Forum
When the 2011 GeorgiaForward Forum was looking for someone to speak about the impact of the 2010 census on the state of Georgia, it called on Institute demographer Mathew Hauer.
Analysts Examine the Impact of DUI Court
An upcoming study by the Institute will provide the Hall County DUI Court with insights into its program’s effectiveness in curbing recidivism among DUI offenders.
Institute Assists GDOT With Statewide Highway Performance Survey
The Institute’s geographic information systems (GIS) experts are assisting the Georgia Department of Transportation in the collection of highway data across the state. The project contributes to the federal Highway Performance Monitoring System, which helps evaluate the effective use of federal highway funds.
Institute Facilitates State Educational Funding Committee Meetings
The Institute is facilitating a series of meetings for the committee charged with modernizing the state’s system for financing K-12 and higher education. The committee will eventually make recommendations for reforms to the current funding formula, which has not been significantly changed since 1985.
