Contractors sought to complete Tennessee River lock replacement
$954 million Chickamauga Lock Project has included design and construction of a 110-foot by 600-foot lock that will replace the original
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Ray Sosa – Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
California – The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (L.A. Metro) has appointed Ray Sosa chief planning officer. He previously served as deputy chief of planning. He returned to L.A. Metro in 2022 after serving in the private sector for 10 years.
Ilyssa DeCasperis – Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
California – The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (L.A. Metro) has appointed Ilyssa DeCasperis chief people officer. DeCasperis brings more than 35 years of legal experience and 24 years in human resources management to L.A. Metro. She most recently served as chief people officer
Darcy Buryniuk – Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
California – The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (L.A. Metro) has appointed Darcy Buryniuk chief program management officer. Buryniuk brings more than 35 years of experience leading global design and transit projects, including the Tapipei Metro Orange and Blue lines, the North-South railway project
Grants available for EV battery recycling research, development projects
Funds available through the DOE’s Electric Drive Vehicle Battery Recycling and Second-Life Applications program
Episode 7 of The Connection podcast: How Louisiana became the first state to receive BEAD approval
In the latest episode of The Connection, co-hosts Marshall Macomber and Mary Scott Nabers talk to Deputy Broadband Director Thomas Tyler, who provides insights into how Louisiana became the first state to receive BEAD approval.
States, territories making progress on BEAD funding requirements
As of last month, all states have submitted both volumes for approval, and some are already working on the challenge process
Sugar Land, Texas, city manager: ‘Always be relevant’
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Michael Goodrum, city manager of Sugar Land, Texas. Public career highlights and education: I got my undergraduate from Texas
Troy Dannen – University of Nebraska
Nebraska – Troy Dannen has been selected as the University of Nebraska’s director of athletics. Dannen currently serves as director of athletics at the University of Washington. Previously, he was athletics director at Tulane and the University of Northern Iowa. He will replace Trev Alberts.
Erin Erdman – Kennewick, Washington
Washington – The Kennewick City Council unanimously voted for Erin Erdman as city manager. Erdman is currently the city manager for the city of Battle Ground in the Vancouver metro area. She will begin her new role within 45 days.
