Michigan lawmakers will decide on legislation that could lead to billions of dollars for infrastructure and road improvements throughout the state. The new legislation proposed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer would invest $3 billion in new and existing funding for urgent roadway initiatives in Michigan communities, both large and small. Dubbed “MI Road Ahead”, the long-term plan […]
College campuses in New York are becoming part of efforts to prevent the worst effects of climate change through electrification. The state is investing $150 million to make its public college campuses more energy efficient, with the State University of New York (SUNY) receiving $100 million and the City University of New York (CUNY) set […]
Rhode Island is exploring the possibility of establishing the state’s first public medical school and first medical program since 1972. A state Senate study commission is announcing national consulting firm, Tripp Umbach, as partner for a feasibility study that could place this new public medical school on the University of Rhode Island’s (URI) campus. Working […]
The City of St. Louis and the nonprofit conservancy Forest Park Forever have unveiled a plan to revitalize an outdoor ice skating rink and the surrounding area. Steinberg Rink, approaching its 70th year, is in need of significant repairs and modernization. This plan introduces a world-class design to restore the rink and reimagine the surrounding […]
Louisiana – Micah Cormier has been chosen as the Port of South Louisiana’s chief commercial officer. Cormier has been with the port since 2022, starting as director of communications before transitioning to director of business development and external affairs two years later. He brings 17 years of administrative and executive leadership experience to the role. The post Port […]
Arizona – The city of Phoenix has promoted Mitch Kohlbecker to chief information security officer (CISO). Kohlbecker most recently served as deputy CISO for five years. Before joining Phoenix, he worked for more than two decades in leadership roles across multiple industries, primarily as CISO and a senior director. The post Phoenix promotes new chief information officer appeared […]
Illinois – The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has welcomed Nora Leerhsen as acting president. Leerhsen is the first woman to lead the authority in its 77-year history. She has been with the CTA since 2014, most recently as chief of staff. Other positions she has held include project coordinator for compliance, regulatory compliance officer, senior advisor and deputy […]