Boca Raton planning board recommends transit hub housing development to city council 

A proposed eight-story development that would add more than 340 residences near a South Florida transit hub is a step closer to breaking ground following recent action by the Boca Raton Planning and Zoning Board.  The board voted at its meeting to recommend the project for approval by the Boca Raton City Council.  If approved […]

DOE says U.S. can recycle 90% of decommissioned wind turbine mass

The wind energy industry has a recycling problem, but a new study points the way to making that problem a relic of the past. The United States already has the infrastructure to recycle 90% of wind turbine materials by mass but lacks domestic recycling capabilities for critical components including turbine blades and rare earth magnets, […]

Connecticut DOT selects next chief engineer and bureau chief of engineering and construction

Connecticut – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has selected James Fallon as its next chief engineer and bureau chief of engineering and construction. Fallon, who currently serves as CTDOT’s assistant chief engineer, has been with the agency since 1994. He will officially replace Chief Engineer Scott Hill on Feb. 1, 2025. The post Connecticut DOT selects next […]

Ohio’s Akron Metro names first chief of staff

Ohio – Jarrod Hampshire has been promoted to chief of staff of Akron Metro. Hampshire began his tenure Jan. 1, 2025, the first to hold the newly created position. He most recently served as Akron Metro’s chief of operations. The post Ohio’s Akron Metro names first chief of staff appeared first on Government Market News.

Fairfax, Iowa, names first city administrator

Iowa – The city of Fairfax has chosen Dustin Stambaugh as city administrator. Stambaugh is the city’s first city administrator, bringing more than 15 years of government management experience to the role. Before joining Fairfax, he served as city administrator for Ellsworth, Kansas. The post Fairfax, Iowa, names first city administrator appeared first on Government Market News.

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services promotes new deputy secretary

Wisconsin – The Department of Safety and Professional Services has promoted Jennifer Garrett to deputy secretary. Garrett most recently served as the department’s assistant deputy secretary, a position held since August 2022. She has been with the agency since 2019, starting as its director of public affairs. The post Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services promotes new […]

Department of Homeland Security appoints new deputy CISO

Washington, D.C. – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has appointed Amanda Day as deputy CISO. Day brings 16 years of cybersecurity experience to the role. She has been with DHS since 2016 and previously served as an information technology specialist with U.S. Customs and Border Protection for eight years. The post Department of Homeland Security appoints new […]