DC is getting a new interim police chief. Jeff Carroll will step into the role after the previous chief, Pamela Smith, left last week. The change comes at a time when the police department is under scrutiny. Two reports have accused Smith of creating a toxic work environment. They say she publicly
Calley Means, a well-known figure in health care, has rejoined the Department of Health and Human Services as a senior adviser. This time, he's focusing on food and nutrition policies. Means had previously worked in a temporary role but stepped down last month. Now, he's back with a more permanent p
The White House has put forward a new name for a key role in aviation safety. John DeLeeuw, a seasoned pilot and safety expert from American Airlines, is set to join the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). He's taking over a spot left empty after the recent dismissal of a previous appointee
The battle for control of the U. S. Copyright Office is heating up. A federal judge recently decided not to stop the Trump administration from replacing the office's director, Shira Perlmutter. The judge, Timothy Kelly, felt that Perlmutter did not prove that her removal would cause serious harm. T
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a big deal, with a headquarters in Atlanta and a massive budget of over 9 billion dollars. It's been around for nearly 80 years, starting with a mission to stop malaria and growing into a global leader in health information and disease preventi
The Rock County Board Chair, Kevin Leavy, is on the hunt for local residents eager to make a difference in their community's health. The Board of Health is a big deal in Rock County, Wisconsin. It's all about keeping the community healthy and safe. The board has nine members, and five of them are
