The Idaho Legislature has officially adjourned, resulting in a highly productive session for the state’s goals. The Legislature ended the 2025 session approving 95% of the governor’s Keeping Promises plan, investing in education, tax relief and infrastructure...
The state of Florida has distributed a total of $389 million across five separate grant programs to fund critical water resource protection projects. Projects receiving funding include efforts to improve water quality infrastructure, ecosystem restoration efforts and...
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will make $982 million available for the next round of the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. Applications for the latest SS4A grant round are due by June 26, 2025. The Notice of Funding Opportunity...
The focus on water is extreme in almost every state in America. That’s because there are dozens of water infrastructure projects that simply must be addressed. The most critical issues tend to be water resources, aging water treatment plants, flood control, aging dam...
Bill Lewis – Director of Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Logistics Texas Department of Criminal Justice Public career highlights and education: In 1984, I joined the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a correctional officer. I was promoted through the...
The city of Hutchins received approval to invest $28 million into building a state-of-the-art recreation center and library. In addition, the Miles Independent School District (MISD) will spend $7 million to make a series of improvements and renovations to campus...
As water resources continue to be threatened across Texas, the Senate has approved a bill dedicated to addressing and preventing a long-term water supply crisis looming over the state. Senate Bill 7 is one of a package of related bills designed to create new water...
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has promoted Wes Rapaport to chief of media and communications. Rapaport most recently served as the agency’s section chief of media and communications. This is the second pivotal change in the agency’s communication...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved Texas’ State Implementation Plan (SIP) to improve air quality in the San Antonio area. The approval is part of the new administration’s efforts to address the nation’s massive backlog of both state and...
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has opened applications for $6.25 million to support rural-area hospitals. Applicants have until April 24 to solicit funding. The commission anticipates issuing up to 25 grants to improve the financial stability...
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) will allocate $58.4 million to support regional mitigation projects across the state. The awards will enable five counties and four cities to advance essential street improvement, water infrastructure, drainage and flood mitigation...
Gov. Greg Abbott has reappointed three to The University of Texas (UT) System Board of Regents. Their terms are scheduled to end Feb. 1, 2031. Christina Melton Crain is a member of the American Correctional Association and the Texas Corrections Association. She...
At a time of concern about whether federal funding will impact government contracting opportunities, new opportunities are being announced weekly by public officials at the state and local levels of government. And while libraries might have felt threatened, many are...
The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF)— a part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) efforts to promote economic development and job creation— has made a series of changes and updates to foster startup innovation, support small businesses and spur the...
My public career highlights and education: I spearheaded Charlotte’s first Citywide Strategic Technology Plan and led the city’s first strategic technology planning process, ensuring alignment between business and technology. I managed a $12 million Technology...
Infrastructure is taking the spotlight as multiple governors highlight investments in transportation, broadband and water projects during their State of the State addresses. The American Society of Civil Engineers released a 2025 report card on the state of America’s...
The city of Durham, North Carolina, will use $42 million to make major improvements to two city parks. The project is currently in the design phase, with construction expected to begin in fall 2026. The project will develop the East End and Long Meadow Parks,...
The University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) will spend $306.9 million to build a research building and parking ramp. Construction is expected to begin in January 2028. As part of the university’s first steps in the West Campus District Plan, the project will...
The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking industry partners for a potential $1 billion contract intended to advance and deploy microelectronic technologies across defense systems. As part of an effort called the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA), the...
After its approval through the Ohio Legislature, Gov. Mike DeWine has officially signed the state’s two-year, $11 billion transportation budget. The budget will go into effect July 1, 2025. The budget places a major emphasis on critical transportation infrastructure...
On March 27, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) Board of Commissioners authorized a $160 million project to enhance the Q70 LaGuardia (LGA) Link bus line. With its approval, the authority’s next move will be to procure a construction contract. Once...
Amid concern about federal funding programs, cities throughout the U.S. are launching community-based projects to enhance citizen services, attract tourism and build community assets. These types of initiatives will continue to provide an abundance of collaborative...
Michelle Cohen Commissioner Hays County Precinct 2 Public career highlights and education: I am the first Latina elected as a commissioner in Precinct 2. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Finance, an MBA and a Doctorate in Management in...
Kevin Scott has been reappointed to the Gulf Coast Authority (GCA) Board of Directors by Gov. Greg Abbott. His term will end Aug. 31, 2026. The GCA is responsible for providing its district’s water system, controlling water pollution and handling waste disposal. The...
In its ongoing pursuit of optimizing government operations and efficiency, the Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 14, titled the Regulatory Reform and Efficiency Act, to create the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO). The bill will now move into the Texas...
