Senate seeks approval for minibus spending package
House and Senate must approve the bills before March 9 to avoid a lapse in appropriations and potential government shutdown
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Initiative supports underutilized renewable energy tech for farmers
Department of Energy and USDA teaming up to help farmers leverage small-scale renewable energy sources and energy-efficiency projects
Jim Light, Redondo Beach, California
California – Jim Light has become Redondo Beach’s mayor — succeeding Bill Brand, who died earlier this month. The Redondo Beach City Council voted 3-2 this week to appoint Light to see out Brand’s term.
Chantell Harmon Reed – Tacoma-Pierce counties, Washington
Washington – Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has appointed the first Black woman to its top position. Chantell Harmon Reed, a doctoral candidate in public health at Tulane University, will become director of public health. Reed was most recently the deputy director of the Public Health
Episode 5 of The Connection podcast: P3s with Mary and Marshall
In the latest episode of The Connection, co-hosts Marshall Macomber and Mary Scott Nabers delve into the intricacies of public-private partnerships, such as what they entail and how governments can embark on such ventures
Leonard X. Hernandez – Thurston County, Washington
Washington – The Thurston County Board of Commissioners has appointed Leonard X. Hernandez as county manager. He has a distinguished career in public administration, most recently serving as chief executive officer for San Bernardino County, California. He begins his tenure April 1.
Stephen J. Agostini – UCLA
California – Stephen J. Agostini has been appointed UCLA’s vice chancellor and chief financial officer. He will officially start May 6. Agostini currently serves as vice chancellor for finance and budget for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Chad Higgins – University of Missouri
Missouri – University of Missouri (UM) President Mun Choi has named Chad Higgins chief engagement officer for the UM System and vice chancellor for extension and engagement. Before coming to the University of Missouri, Higgins served as senior director of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Frank DiDonato – Tarpon Springs, Florida
Florida – The Tarpon Springs City Commission voted to appoint former Mayor Frank DiDonato to fill a vacant commission seat. He will hold the seat until a special election in August.
Fifteen states opt out of summer food-assistance program
States forgoing federal dollars cite overburdened agencies and a lack of time to implement the program
