June 3, 2020 Victor Vandergriff was named today as the Executive Director of the Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition replacing Vic Suhm who retired after many years of service. Mr. Vandergriff has been “Mr. Transportation” in North Texas serving as the North Texas Commissioner on the Texas Transportation Commission. He was Chair of the North … [Read more...]
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Victor Vandergriff to Head TRTC
Senator Nelson Announces Zero-based Budgeting For All Texas Agencies
Senator Jane Nelson (R)-Flower Mound, Chair of the Texas Senate Finance Committee, announced that every state agency will be required to use zero-based budgeting for the next biennium's budget. Standard practice has been to have each agency use zero-based budgeting on a rotating basis, but this will not be a normal budgeting cycle. In a May 8th … [Read more...]
Over $1 Million Available for Arlington Nonprofits Combating COVID-19
Greater Arlington nonprofits have been helping families, businesses and front line workers in need during this unprecedented time. The City of Arlington is helping eligible, local nonprofits secure CARES Act funds to help them continue to support our community. The City has released a request for proposals (RFP) for nonprofit organizations to … [Read more...]
Bringing Employees Back to Work
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) has announced there will be no Phase 4 COVID relief bill without protection from litigation for employers. Blanket immunity from being careless is not likely, however. Here are some common sense things to keep in mind as you bring your employees back to work. Consider requiring employees to certify … [Read more...]
Hispanic Heritage Ambassadors DFW Are Answering The Call To Help During COVID-19
Many local nonprofits and businesses have been answering the call to help the community during this time. Arlington is strong because so many organizations are coming together to make a difference. We are proud to see Hispanic Heritage Ambassadors of DFW join our community’s efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hispanic Heritage … [Read more...]
City of Arlington and Partners to Distribute 250,000 Protective Masks to Businesses
As part of phase one of its Roadmap to Reopen and Recover, the City of Arlington has partnered with the Texas Rangers, the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau and Downtown Arlington Management Corporation to provide protective masks for free to employees at Arlington businesses and restaurants. These … [Read more...]