On April 24, the Houston City Council officially made Herbert Sims the permanent director of the Department of Neighborhoods (DON). Sims has served as interim director since February 2024. As DON director, Sims will oversee five divisions to help resolve neighborhood concerns and improve quality of life. The divisions include Inspections and Public Service, Mayor’s […]
New Jersey – Jennifer Keyes-Maloney is executive director of the New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities (NJASCU). Keyes-Maloney joined the organization from the College of New Jersey, where she served as associate vice president for government and community relations. She began her role April 8. The post New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities names […]
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced its plans to invest more than $100 million in multiple funding opportunities to prepare the grid for a net zero economy as well as a $331 million commitment to adding more than 2,000 megawatts of grid capacity throughout the western United States. The DOE on Thursday also said […]
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is spearheading a modernization and safety program to rebuild the Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension in four staged projects. The 8.1-mile extension opened in 1956 and spans from Interchange 14 in Newark to Jersey Avenue in Jersey City. It serves as a vital evacuation route for New Jersey. The bridges in […]
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Bryan Ledford, Executive Director of Public Private Partnerships with the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Public career highlights and education: As executive director of TDOT’s P3 program, I work with teams of internal […]
The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) will use $74.9 million to build bridges, wildlife under-crossings, a transportation pathway and solar-shaded area in Palm Springs, California. Palm Springs is 106.8 miles east of Los Angeles. The Addressing Climate Change, Emergencies and Sandstorms (ACCESS) Indian Canyon Drive project will address a stretch of flood-prone road that […]
Texas is one of the top choices for interstate migration in the nation, according to the 2024 Texas Migration Review by Texas Realtors. The state welcomed approximately 668,000 newcomers from various states, resulting in a net increase of nearly 175,000 residents. Most of the influx came from California, with over 102,000 people immigrating to Texas. […]