As part of its effort to make its state government “move at the speed of business through technology and innovation,” Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro recently announced that applications are being accepted for the 2026 Governor’s Science and Technology Fellowship. The year-long program is designed to place top science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduates in…
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Ohio House Advances Bill Updating Local Government Hiring Mandates
The Ohio House of Representatives has advanced a bill that removes residency requirements for two leadership positions in the state’s…