Louisiana – Amanda Coates has been named PortNOLA’s chief commercial officer. Prior to joining Port NOLA in 2018, Coates worked for more than 15 years in various operational and commercial roles for the world’s largest global ocean container carrier. The post PortNOLA names chief commercial officer appeared first on Government Market News.
As urban areas grow, and developments are built closer to rivers and streams, the risk of flooding increases. Meanwhile, climate change is leading to more intense rainy seasons. To address the challenge of flood mitigation, many cities across the United States are exploring permeable pavement to manage stormwater. Mandated by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and […]
SMForward, a $1.3 billion program to expand Sacramento International Airport (SMF), will begin construction this year. Announced in early 2023, the program features various projects over the next seven years to accommodate passenger growth. The first of six projects will start construction in 2024. The airport will spend $140 million to build a pedestrian walkway […]
The Department of the Interior has announced over $70 million for 43 projects in 29 states to improve fish passage around outdated structures such as dams and culverts. The investment contributes to climate resilience, recreation and local economies. The new funds supplement previous investments from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Fish Passage Program […]
The Department of Energy has made $62 million available to improve battery recycling in the United States. The money will be distributed among 17 projects aimed at lowering recycling costs, improving consumer participation and strengthening the domestic battery supply chain, the DOE said. Among the reasons for the investment, the DOE cited demand for electric […]
The University of Texas System Board of Regents unanimously named Julie Philley, M.D., president of UT Tyler on May 9. Dr. Philley was unanimously selected as a presidential finalist by the Board of Regents in March. Dr. Philley currently serves as UT Tyler’s executive vice president for health affairs and vice provost. She has been […]
A legislative bill in Colorado tying transportation to affordable housing is a step closer to being signed into law. The Senate last week approved a House proposal requiring metropolitan planning organizations to impose higher density goals in zoning. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is set to sign the bill into law. House Bill 1313 requires affordable […]