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The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) board has approved a balanced budget of approximately $2 billion for fiscal year 2026-27, continuing investments in transit, highways, local roads, and mobility projects while emphasizing fiscal stability amid ongoing economic uncertainty.The spending plan, which takes effect July 1, allocates funding across all transportation modes and supports projects funded through Measure M, Orange County’s half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements.Transit remains the agency’s largest investment category, accounting for 52% of the budget. Funding will support OC Bus operations, Metrolink commuter rail service, local rail...

NEW YORK, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascot Group Limited ("Ascot"), a global specialty (re)insurance company, today announced that Joseph ("Joe") Eppers has been appointed Group Chief Investment Officer and a member of the company's Global Executive Committee.In this role, Joe will lead Ascot's global investment strategy and oversee its investment portfolio, partnering closely with senior leadership to support the company's long-term growth and balance sheet strength. He will report to Mark Wilcox, Ascot Group Chief Financial Officer. Photo of Joseph Eppers "Joe brings deep investment expertise, proven leadership, and...