New Mexico unveils 50-year water conservation plan
Plan prioritizes contingency planning, improving infrastructure, adapting to climate change and working with lawmakers and other stakeholders
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PA governor proposes budget with critical funding needed for public transit
Proposal would increase the state’s share of transit funding 1.75% – or $282.8 million – in 2024-2025
Spanning the Future: Hawaii Bridges To be Renovated
U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $74 million in grants to both projects from the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) program
South Carolina secretary of commerce: State business community is ‘a true partnership’
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Harry Lightsey, Secretary of Commerce of South Carolina. Public career highlights and education: In terms of education, I grew
Wichita State University reopens bids for stadium renovations
Despite only receiving a single bid for Phases 1A and 1B in mid-December 2023, WSU is reopening the bidding process to hire a dedicated construction manager
Michigan makes $67 million available for water improvement projects
Grants will help local officials upgrade aging infrastructure, ensure residents have healthy drinking water and protect the state’s environment
Ben Harvey – Ojai, California
California – The Ojai City Council unanimously voted to hire Ben Harvey as city manager. Harvey previously served as city manager for Pacific Grove for seven years as well as the city manager for Avalon from 2013 to 2015. He will take over the role
David Bowen – Washington Department of Ecology
Washington – The Department of Ecology Director Laura Watson selected David Bowen as director of the agency’s Central Region Office. Bowen has worked for Ecology since 2016, most recently serving as manager of the agency’s Nuclear Waste Program, which oversees cleanup at the Hanford nuclear
Steve McMichael – National League of Cities
Indiana – National League of Cities (NLC) President Mayor David Sander of Rancho Cordova, California, announced New Haven Mayor Steve McMichael has been appointed to the NLC 2024 Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee. Over a one-year term, McMichael will provide strategic direction and guidance for
Julie Baxter Payer – Louisiana
Louisiana – Baton Rouge’s Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has appointed Julie Baxter Payer as chief of staff. Baxter Payer is a 30-year resident of Baton Rouge who most recently served as deputy secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. She brings extensive experience in public
