California is investing millions to close the digital divide across the state.  The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved $32.5 million for several broadband projects.  The CPUC announced $28 million in funding for three broadband infrastructure projects as part of the $2 billion Last Mile Federal Funding Account grant program, which looks to expand […]

California – The North County Transit District has selected Adrienne Johnson as its human resources director. Johnson brings more than 15 years of human resources experience in the private sector to the role. She began her role Jan. 6, 2025. The post California’s North County Transit District selects new human resources director appeared first on Government Market News.

North Carolina – Shannon Myers has joined Gaston County as its next social services director. Myers most recently served as assistant division director for Mecklenburg County Social Services. Her tenure began Jan. 6, 2025. The post Gaston County, North Carolina, welcomes new social services director appeared first on Government Market News.

California – The city of Vernon has selected Brian Saeki to take over as city administrator. Saeki brings more than 28 years of public sector experience to the position, most recently as city manager for Whittier. He has also served as city manager for Covina and San Fernando. He will step into the role Feb. 24, 2025. The […]

Washington, D.C. – Gregory Stuart has been appointed vice president-elect of the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO). Stuart has more than 32 years of experience in transportation, land use planning and logistics. He most recently worked as executive directo9r of the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization. The post Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations appoints vice president-elect appeared first […]

California – The California Department of Public Health will welcome Erica Pan, MD, as director and state public health officer. Dr. Pan currently serves as the department’s deputy director of the Center for Infectious Diseases, the latest in her two decades of public health leadership experience. She will succeed Dr. Tomás Aragón after his retirement Jan. 31, 2025. […]

Delaware – Greg Lane has been reappointed as the state’s CIO by Gov. Matt Meyer. Lane has been in the role since July 2023. Prior to his role as CIO, he was the state’s CTO since January 2017, marking his first foray into the public sector after 35 years of private sector IT experience. The post Delaware reappoints […]