Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Christina Clark, Ph.D., president of La Roche University in Pittsburgh. Public career highlights and education: Growing up in a military family, I was educated in Department of Defense or public K-12 schools […]
The city of Jacksonville, Florida, will use $147 million to reconnect 14 disadvantaged neighborhoods via an approximately 30-mile trail. Plans include building five trail segments to connect and expand the existing trail and park system. The total project cost is $183.9 million. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently provided the funds through the Neighborhood […]
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is in the works to expand the capacity of Concourse B and build a multiuse tunnel connecting it to the terminal. The deadline to apply for the project’s design RFQ is May 7. AUS is set to receive $14.25 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIL) funds from the Federal Aviation Administration […]
Ohio – The city of Troy has appointed Charlotte Colley assistant director of public service and safety. Colley previously was assistant city director with Troy. She began her role April 29, bringing more than 28 years of local government experience with her. Colley replaced Mark Wendling. The post Troy, Ohio, names assistant director of public service and safety […]
Washington, D.C. – The Bureau of Land Management has appointed David Rosenkrance assistant director for the Energy, Minerals and Realty Management Program. Rosenkrance brings more than 30 years of experience as an engineer, natural resources manager and leader to the role. He currently serves as a senior adviser for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health […]
Arkansas – The National Park College (NPC) Board of Trustees unanimously selected Wade Derden, Ph.D., as its fifth president. Derden previously served as the college’s executive vice president for advancement and government relations. He will begin July 1, 2024. The post National Park College selects president appeared first on Government Market News.
The U.S. Department of energy is awarding $78 million to 19 projects to expand access to reliable and affordable energy in rural areas. Made possible through the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the money will flow across 12 states and 13 Tribal nations for battery storage, electric grid improvements, renewable power sources and energy […]