The Texas Legislature has passed a bill to create a cryptocurrency reserve managed by the Comptroller of Public Accounts. The bill now goes to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk to be signed into law. Senate Bill 21—titled the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Investment...
My public career highlights and education: My career in higher education spans nearly 35 years, including 17 years as a faculty member and 17 years as an administrator with progressive leadership and responsibility. Previous roles include serving as dean of the...
Nearly four months of negotiations ended as New York lawmakers have passed a $254 billion state budget, the largest in state history. The budget makes significant investments across transportation, education, social services and environmental programs while preparing...
New Jersey has proposed a $5.33 billion Transportation Capital Program for fiscal year 2026, with most funding coming from the state’s Transportation Trust Fund and federal resources. The plan directs $2 billion from the TTF and approximately $3.25 billion in...
California is investing billions of dollars to create a statewide behavioral health system that improves mental health services and facilities. The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has announced $3.3 billion in grants through the Bond Behavioral...
