$51 million available for aquatic ecosystems across the western U.S.
Projects are expected to benefit health of fisheries, wildlife and aquatic habitats, improving both fish passage and water quality
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Cobb County Commissioner: ‘Listening is more important than speaking’
This week’s profile is Monique Sheffield; Cobb County, Georgia County Commissioner – District 4
Louisiana governor-elect names chief of staff
Chief of staff has served as senior adviser to multiple presidential elections and numerous statewide campaign
Fort Worth seeks new developer for $70 million ‘urban village’
City officials cancel contract with developer, citing unacceptable delays caused by inflation and increased interest rates
Dallas receives $22 million to improve road safety
Project is a part city’s Vision Zero Action Plan, an initiative to reduce crashes, severe injuries and fatalities on roadways
Despite cloudy outlook, more offshore wind leases proposed
Auctions proposed off Atlantic Coast, Gulf of Mexico to help boost U.S. wind energy production
$9.7 billion available for small bridge improvements nationwide
Grants will support planning, repair and replacement projects of less than $100 million
Bexar, Texas, County Judge: ‘Always maintain family values’
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Peter Sakai, county judge of Bexar County, Texas. Public career highlights and education: I graduated from the University of
Eric ‘Tubby’ Shwedo – Associate Vice President of Federal Affairs, University of Central Florida
Florida – University of Central Florida (UCF) alum and former U.S. Army Green Beret Eric “Tubby” Shwedo has joined UCF as associate vice president of federal affairs. Shwedo brings three decades of advanced government relations, communications and federal budgeting expertise to his new job.
Paul Pernerewski – Mayor, Waterbury, Connecticut
Connecticut — Paul Pernerewski was installed as the city of Waterbury’s mayor during a Dec. 1 ceremony. Pernerewski brings over 20 years of public sector experience to the role.
