California Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed a new labor secretary following the sudden departure of Secretary Natalie Palugyai earlier this month.
Acting Secretary Stewart Knox is expected to be the next secretary of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, the governor’s office announced Dec. 23. Knox became acting secretary after Palugyai’s departure.
“It is an honor to serve the hardworking people of California who keep our state moving forward every day,” Knox said in a statement. “I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to the work ahead to meet the state’s workforce needs and expand economic prosperity across California.”…