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Published: Wed, 07/02/25

Updated: Wed, 07/02/25

Big Beautiful Bill signals big changes for state and local governments

by Mary Scott Nabers, CEO of Strategic Partnerships, Inc.

A sweeping federal budget bill now moving through Congress will likely result in significant changes at the state and local levels of government. New responsibilities and mandates may cause contractors to consider reprioritizing or restructuring their offerings.

Kansas DOT's $1.2B corridor improvement project advances to design phase

KDOT is designing the $1.2 billion K-10 Corridor project to add lanes, upgrade interchanges, and improve safety with pedestrian crossings, medians, trails, and noise barriers along 16.5 miles of highway.

MassDOT unveils $1B investment for Cape Cod Canal bridge replacements

MassDOT plans a $1.09 billion investment to replace Cape Cod’s aging Sagamore and Bourne Bridges with safer, wider crossings featuring dedicated lanes, pedestrian paths, and improved local connections by 2027.

New York announces $1B in bond funds for affordable housing projects

New York State is investing over $1 billion in bonds and subsidies to build around 3,000 affordable homes across 15 projects, supporting its five-year, $25 billion plan to create or preserve 100,000 affordable units.

Arizona bill allocates $500M for renovations at Chase Field

Arizona approved $500 million in public funding to help renovate Chase Field, part of a public-private plan with the Diamondbacks to upgrade cooling, roof mechanics, and fan amenities before the team’s lease ends in 2027.

Columbus plans $400M upgrade to Blue Jackets’ Nationwide Arena

Franklin County plans a $400 million, multi-year renovation of Columbus’s Nationwide Arena, featuring roof and HVAC upgrades, new entrances, enhanced concessions, improved accessibility, and expanded facilities for the Blue Jackets.

America's Central Port to invest $356 million in critical infrastructure and resilience projects

America’s Central Port District in Illinois unveiled a $355.6 million master plan, including new rail connections, sediment control, new warehouses, and a Granite City marina to boost adaptable, resilient infrastructure.

GSA advances $335M federal courthouse plan for downtown Hartford

The U.S. General Services Administration plans a $335 million federal courthouse in downtown Hartford, featuring 11 courtrooms and modern security to replace an outdated 1960s building, with construction targeted for 2027–2030.

Greg Hostetter

Executive Deputy Secretary
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

Ohio - Adrian Petway has been appointed as the vice president for administration and finance and chief financial officer for Central State University. Petway brings over 20 years of experience in higher education and the public sector to the role and currently serves as associate vice president for finance and administration at Virginia State University.

California - Barbara Rodriguez has been selected as the principal community relations officer at the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Rodriguez has been with Los Angeles Metro for over 10 years and received her bachelor's in business administration from the University of La Verne.

Georgia - John Hibbard has been selected as the deputy chief engineer at the Georgia Department of Transportation. Hibbard brings over 30 years of experience in technology-focused traffic management to the role and previously served as the director of permits and operations.

North Carolina - Theodore Voorhees has been appointed as the new town manager for Chapel Hill, effective Aug. 11. Voorhees currently serves as the county administrator for the Orange County government in northern Virginia and will take over the role from interim town manager Mary Jane Nirdlinger.

Colorado - Manya Whitaker has been appointed as the next president of Colorado College. Whitaker brings over 14 years of experience with the college and previously served as executive vice president and Chief of Staff to former Colorado College President L. Song Richardson.

California - Eric Levitt has been appointed as the new city manager of San Bernardino, effective Aug. 4. Levitt currently serves as the city manager in Fullerton and brings over 20 years of city management experience to the role.

Michigan - Andrew Satterfield has been appointed as the chief of police for Sterling Heights, effective July 14. Satterfield previously served as the captain of the Troy Michigan Police Department and brings 27 years of experience in law enforcement.

Washington - Jita Pandya Buño has been appointed CEO of the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, effective Sept. 1. Buño currently serves as senior vice president and associate COO at University of California Davis Health and steps into the role following the retirement of Cindy Hecker.

California - Lorraine Perez has been appointed as the new superintendent for the Santa Ana Unified School District. Perez brings over 20 years of experience in public education to the role and she began her career as a classroom teacher in the Baldwin Park Unified School District before becoming the principal of a dual-language school.

New York - Charlene Indelicato has been appointed as Planning and Development commissioner for the city of Yonkers. Indelicato brings over 30 years of experience to the role and previously served as president and executive director of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation.

Maryland - Patrick O’Shea has been appointed vice president for research (VPR) for both the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) and University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). O’Shea currently serves as the VPR for UMCP and steps into the role following the departure of Gregory Ball.

Connecticut - Sandra Bulmer has been appointed interim president of Southern Connecticut State University. Bulmer brings 26 years of experience with Southern Connecticut State University to the role and previously served as the dean of the College of Health and Human Services.

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