California – Stephen J. Agostini has been appointed UCLA’s vice chancellor and chief financial officer. He will officially start May 6. Agostini currently serves as vice chancellor for finance and budget for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  The post Stephen J. Agostini – UCLA appeared first on Government Market News.

Missouri – University of Missouri (UM) President Mun Choi has named Chad Higgins chief engagement officer for the UM System and vice chancellor for extension and engagement. Before coming to the University of Missouri, Higgins served as senior director of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. He will assume the role March 1.  The post Chad Higgins – University […]

Florida – The Tarpon Springs City Commission voted to appoint former Mayor Frank DiDonato to fill a vacant commission seat. He will hold the seat until a special election in August.  The post Frank DiDonato – Tarpon Springs, Florida appeared first on Government Market News.

Beginning this summer, 35 states will make use of the Summer EBT program, adapted from its pandemic-era guidelines to help low-income families buy groceries while free school lunch is unavailable. The $2.5 billion federal program provides $40 per month in Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards per school-aged child for eligible families. The U.S. Department of […]

The Mississippi River bridge connecting Iowa to Wisconsin remains closed during efforts to repair an unexpected structural failure discovered late last month. The Iowa DOT closed the roadway after reports of “unexpected movement” on the bridge, which connects Iowa Highway 9 in Lansing, Iowa, to Wisconsin Highway 82 in rural Crawford County, Wisconsin. A structural […]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is opening a new office to partner with farmers and ranchers on clean air and water solutions. The new EPA Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (OARA) will serve as the primary liaison between the agency and stakeholders in rural communities and the farming and ranching industry. EPA Administrator Michael […]

Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Benjamin M. Effinger, Los Angeles County Treasurer. Public career highlights and education: I served honorably in the United States Air Force Security Forces for eight years, from 2002 to 2010. Assignments included […]