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Dave Nelson appointed deputy secretary of state

Dave Nelson has been named Texas’ deputy secretary of state beginning March 1, Secretary of State Jane Nelson has announced. Dave Nelson, who has no relation to Secretary Nelson, has 25 years of state government experience, most recently serving as director of

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Former Rice University president to lead public policy think tank

David Leebron will succeed former U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings

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Houston Airport System names interim director

Jim Szczesniak brings more than two decades of airport leadership to role

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Jackson State University president: ‘I love helping students learn’

Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Dr. Marcus L. Thompson, president of Jackson State University. Public career highlights and education: My greatest highlight to date

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Beth Noveck – New Jersey

Beth Noveck has been appointed as the state’s first-ever chief AI strategist. She takes on the job as the state launches what Gov. Phil Murphy recently called an “AI Moonshot” effort focused on innovation in public services, health, education and other areas. Noveck

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Port of Corpus Christi appoints director of finance as CFO

Cindy Bertolami has been port's interim CFO for past six months

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UT System appoints vice chancellor for governmental relations

Julia Rathgeber has more than 30 years' experience working in Texas government

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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

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New Port of Corpus Christi CEO eyes expansion, continued desalination efforts

The Port of Corpus Christi has appointed Kent Britton as its new CEO. He will oversee a significant expansion project which also includes evaluating options for supplying desalinated water to Corpus Christi and other areas of the state. Britton, who has served as

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2023 Texas Women’s Hall of Fame inductees announced

Selected for their outstanding achievements and their impact on Texas history, eight Texas women will be inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame. These eight prominent figures were nominated by their peers for their accomplishments in their respective fields, including business,

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