New York’s executive branch hopes to invest $75 million in modernizing the state’s Institute for Basic Research (IBR) in Developmental Disabilities.   Gov. Kathy Hochul said the item, which includes the establishment of a genomic core facility that would expand research and access for genetic testing, has been included in her FY 2026 executive budget […]

Illinois is funding site readiness projects in dozens of communities that improve the potential of industrial sector growth and expansion.  The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is awarding $31 million in grants to better prepare sites for future investments and new job opportunities. The grants, administered through DCEO’s Regional Site Readiness Program, […]

Ohio – The city of Middletown has appointed Ashley Combs to interim city manager. Combs has been with the city for nine years, previously serving as assistant city manager, development services director, planning director and city planner. She brings 16 years of planning experience in the public and private sectors to the role. Combs will […]

Vermont – Middlebury College has selected Ian Baucom, Ph.D., as its 18th president. Dr. Baucom currently serves as the University of Virginia’s executive vice president and provost. His first day will be July 1, 2025. He will succeed Laurie Patton. The post Middlebury College, Vermont, selects new president appeared first on Government Market News.

Arizona – The city of Phoenix has appointed Ciara Maerowitz as chief privacy officer (CPO) of the IT Services Department. Maerowitz brings a decade of experience in regulatory compliance to the position. Prior to joining the city, she held roles at multiple global financial service firms.  The post Phoenix appoints new chief privacy officer appeared […]

California – Brian Mohan has been selected to take over as the city of Moreno Valley’s city manager and executive director. Mohan brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in municipal finance and governance to the position. He most recently served as Moreno Valley’s assistant city manager. Before joining Moreno Valley, he worked with […]

Tennessee – The city of Germantown has appointed Allen Broughton and Nicholas Pulido to uphold critical leadership positions in the Public Works Department. The decisions follow Public Works Director Bo Mills’ announcement that he will retire in April of this year.  Broughton began his role as public works director Jan. 6, 2025. He brings two […]