Governing magazine will be holding its annual market briefing event, Outlook in the States & Localities, on February 4-5, 2014 in Washington, D.C. at The National Press Club.  Maryland Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown will speak at the event along with more than 35 other state and local government leaders and market experts.  According to Governing,

This is our annual look at the market conditions, trends and drivers that will have the greatest impact on your state and local business in 2014.  You’ll get:

• The chance to hear firsthand what the top priorities, issues and challenges will be
• A look at developing trends and opportunities in health & human services, pensions, finance, technology, infrastructure, public-sector workforce and more
• Lots of opportunities to network with 250+ other professionals like you whose job it is to help state and local governments succeed

You can keep up with the agenda and speakers as they are confirmed here.  Registration is available online or through Jennifer Caldwell, Governing, 916-932-1345, jcaldwell@governing.com.