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Jindal Continued Louisiana Privatization Push in 2011

Initiatives advanced in Medicaid, public employee health care and more

May 15, 2012

Leonard Gilroy

In the last year of his first term in office, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal continued to advance privatization as a central component of his broad government reform agenda. And with his re- election to a second term in November 2011, privatization is likely to continue to play a major role in the Pelican State's streamlining efforts for the next several years.

Kasich Administration Advanced Privatization in Ohio in 2011

Initiatives advanced in economic development, asset realignment and more

May 15, 2012

Leonard Gilroy

A year into his new administration—and as promised during his gubernatorial campaign—Ohio Gov. John Kasich has taken significant steps to advance privatization as a key component of his governing agenda.

Emanuel Administration Embracing Private Sector Competition in Chicago

New $7 billion infrastructure trust developing alongside initiatives in recycling, water and elsewhere

May 15, 2012

Harris Kenny

Since taking office, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is doing what sensible leaders do: focusing resources on the core functions of government that must be provided and partnering with the private sector and using competition to lower costs on the rest. 

Villaraigosa Administration Advocating Reform in Los Angeles

Debate over city-owned parking garages and zoo continues, progress made elsewhere

May 15, 2012

Harris Kenny

When Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa first entered office he made public-private partnerships (PPPs) a major priority. While results have been slow to materialize, the City of Angels is making progress toward more efficient provision of public service delivery through the private sector.

Tulsa, Jacksonville Mayors Pursuing Public-Private Partnerships

Two first-term mayors hit the ground running in 2011

May 15, 2012

Harris Kenny

Two first-term mayors hit the ground running in 2011 by pursuing transformative government reform initiatives: Tulsa, Oklahoma Mayor Dewey Bartlett and Jacksonville, Florida Mayor Alvin Brown.

California Library Privatization Success in Jeopardy

Meanwhile, successful partnerships thrive in Florida, Oregon and elsewhere

May 15, 2012

Harris Kenny

Several California municipalities have successfully implemented public-private partnerships for their libraries, however state lawmakers passed a new bill (AB 438) that makes future partnerships less likely to occur. Meanwhile, successful partnerships thrive in Florida, Oregon and elsewhere.

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