The White House announced Wednesday that it had nominated Robinson to become assistant secretary in the Office of Electricity. She previously headed up Advanced Energy Economy's Wholesale Markets Program, where she worked with state, regional and federal agencies on clean energy. Reopening planMeanwhile, clouds were gathering above Beacon Hill, where the House's State House reopening plan was not going over smoothly with all lawmakers. — State Rep. Maria Robinson, D-Framingham, upon learning that she will be nominated to serve as assistant secretary in the Office of Electricity at the U.S. Department of Energy. Contributors to the Political Notebook this week include Deputy Director of Multimedia Dan O'Brien and the State House News Service.

Source: MetroXpress September 26, 2021 09:00 UTC