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DOE providing $3.5 billion to protect electric grid from extreme weather

In an effort to strengthen the nation’s power grid, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $3.46 billion to 58 innovative projects that focus on delivering affordable, clean power, particularly to disadvantaged communities.

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Federal grants to help accelerate connected vehicle technology

$40 million grant fund to accelerate deployment of vehicle-to-everything communication, also known as V2X technology.

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Tech Hubs program to boost innovation, manufacturing

Thirty-one regions will serve as epicenters for innovation, manufacturing and job creation.

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Louisiana shoots down P3 plan for I-10 bridge replacement

Decision will likely force the state to construct the bridge at a higher cost and in piecemeal fashion over the next three decades.

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Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder — Superintendent, Central Regional School District; New Jersey

New Jersey – The Central Regional School District has nominated Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder as its new superintendent. After five years as the superintendent for the Somers Point School District, CarneyRay-Yoder will begin her new role on Jan. 1. CarneyRay-Yoder is the current president of the Atlantic

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Rob Light — Interim City Manager; Salem, Virginia

Virginia – On Oct. 23, the city of Salem appointed the current Assistant City Manager Rob Light to the position of interim city manager. Light will succeed Jay Taliaferro on Nov. 1, bringing 13 years of public sector experience with Roanoke County to the role.

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Heidi Luckenbach — Water Director; Santa Cruz, California

California – Heidi Luckenbach will replace Rosemary Menard as the city of Santa Cruz’s water director. Luckenbach, the current deputy director and engineering manager for the city, has been employed by the city of Santa Cruz’s Water Department since 1999.

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Beata Coloyan — Executive Director, Office of Neighborhood Services; Boston

Massachusetts – Mayor Wu has chosen Beata Coloyan as the city of Boston’s new executive director of the Office of Neighborhood Services. Coloyan began her role on Oct. 19.

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Larry Faison — North Carolina

North Carolina – Larry Faison began his position as the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments’ regional planning director on Oct. 9. Faison has served in numerous government positions since 1986, currently as a senior advisor with the North Carolina City and County Management Association.

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Raashad Fitzpatrick — South Carolina

South Carolina – The Lancaster County School District Board of Trustees has chosen Dr. Raashad Fitzpatrick to replace Jonathan Phipps as the next superintendent. Decided on Oct. 17, Dr. Fitzpatrick brings a decade of public education experience to the role. He currently serves as the

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