Liz Gagen – Wyoming Department of Workforce Services

Wyoming – Gov. Mark Gordon has appointed Liz Gagen director of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS). Gagen’s first day will be March 18. Gagen replaces Robin Cooley. Gagen has served as deputy director of DWS since 2020. She previously spent more than 16 years representing state agencies in the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office, serving as supervising […]

Amanda Anthony – Redwood City

California – Redwood City has named Amanda Anthony as economic development manager. Anthony brings 20 years of experience in policy, entrepreneurship and economic and workforce development to the role. She is tasked with driving the city’s economic growth and resilience. She began her tenure March 11. The post Amanda Anthony – Redwood City appeared first on Government Market […]

West Virginia city to upgrade wastewater treatment plant, pump station

The Morgantown Utility Board (MUB) in West Virginia will use $30 million to expand and upgrade the Cheat Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and Whites Run Lift Station. The current facility equipment is approaching the end of its service life, and the WWTP can’t consistently handle large rain events. The project is currently in the […]

DOI invests $195 million for climate restoration, resilience in nation’s parks

The Department of the Interior (DOI) will use $195 million over the next decade for climate restoration and resilience projects. Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, the investment will support more than 40 projects across hundreds of national parks, helping them prepare for climate change, protect species, restore ecosystems and invest in conservation.  The funding […]

Water, water everywhere – Almost all of it will be upgraded soon

In February of 2024, additional federal funding was announced for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The funding is part of the government’s effort to ensure reliable water resources and safe drinking water throughout America. Almost $6 billion is now available for every state and territory for water projects. As a result, contracting opportunities for private […]

Water, water everywhere – Almost all of it will be upgraded soon

In February of 2024, additional federal funding was announced for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The funding is part of the government’s effort to ensure reliable water resources and safe drinking water throughout America. Almost $6 billion is now available for every state and territory for water projects. As a result, contracting opportunities for private […]

Federal court rules Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional

A federal court in Alabama this month ruled that a federal law designed to stop money laundering but that would put undue burdens on small businesses was unconstitutional. The National Small Business Association successfully challenged the Corporate Transparency Act, which requires businesses to report owners and beneficial owners to an organization called the Financial Crimes […]