$250 million Energy Department NOFO closing soon
Eligible uses include creating domestic heat pump production facilities to strengthen supply-chain
Suggestions
Grand Junction names interim city manager
Colorado – Grand Junction’s City Council unanimously selected Andrea Phillips as interim city manager. Phillips is the former town manager for Pagosa Springs. She began her tenure April 6.
Maryland county names Parks and Rec director
Maryland – The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has appointed Bob Branham director of the Department of Parks & Recreation. He officially assumed office March 25, 2024. Branham has 30 years of experience in the field of parks and recreation at the federal, state
Massachusetts to help smaller towns convert buildings into affordable housing
Commercial Conversion Initiative to help cities mitigate barriers such as challenges in capacity, opportunity and funding
Philadelphia appoints chief information officer
Pennsylvania – Melissa Scott has been appointed chief information officer for the city of Philadelphia. Scott brings nearly a decade of experience working with Philadelphia IT to the role, previously serving as the city’s IT director, IT program manager and senior IT project manager.
Federal funds available for transportation planning projects
Eligible uses include creating, implementing transparent processes to prioritize transportation projects based on local needs
EPA says chemical plants must reduce toxic emissions
Rule targets about 200 plants that produce synthetic chemicals, polymers and resins
Up to $430 million for projects that address PFAS available
Program poised to award an unlimited number of projects that meet specific criteria
Patricia Collins – Bureau of Engraving and Printing
District of Columbia – Patricia Collins has been chosen as director for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. She had served as deputy director of the Government Publishing Office since May 2020. Before joining the Government Publishing Office, she led a 24-year-long career in the
Delia Jimenez Cioc – Riverside County, California
California – Riverside County has hired Delia Jimenez Cioc as the first female Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures. She has two decades of experience working with Riverside County’s Agricultural Commissioner’s Office. She replaced Ruben Arroyo in the position.
