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America’s rural regions have never been as high a funding priority as the country’s urban areas. That’s understandable considering the population delta. However, that scenario is changing somewhat. Recent federal funding programs are reversing decades of neglect in America’s rural regions… especially when it comes to infrastructure repair. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), […]
Much of the initial attention from infrastructure funding was focused on broadband and electronic vehicle deployment. But now, other funding sources are getting lots of attention and bridge repair and replacement is occurring throughout the country. The bipartisan infrastructure bill provided $5 billion per year until 2026 just for bridges. That funding is encouraging state […]
Earlier this month, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) released its list of the top IT-related priorities for the upcoming year. The five strategies topping this year’s annual list are already visible in almost every state and local spending plan. Technology professionals have allocated funding to the following: Cybersecurity and risk management. […]
Dec 19th 2022 |
Posted in Stateby Texas Government Insider
The $858 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed in Congress and is now awaiting the presidential signature. The act has multiple priorities to support Texas military installations and national security efforts. The Texas Coastal Spine Authorization Act supports the construction of a $31 billion coastal barrier system, a large-scale storm risk and ecosystem restoration […]
Dec 19th 2022 |
Posted in Federalby Texas Government Insider
Texas will receive nearly $14 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to be used for more than 310 projects. The largest portion of the funding, $10.8 billion, will go to transportation projects. Other portions include $645 million toward public transit, $246 million for clean energy, $147 million to build a network of electric vehicle chargers […]
Dec 19th 2022 |
Posted in Stateby Texas Government Insider
According to a report released from the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF) has approximately $652.6 million, down from $3 billion at the end of September. If the cap is reached, school districts would be forced to rely solely on taxpayers to fulfill bonds. When a bond is approved by voters for the […]
Dec 19th 2022 |
Posted in Energyby Texas Government Insider
Texas lawmakers from the House and Senate have asked the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to pause its planned electricity market redesign until it can be evaluated by the Legislature. The Texas Legislator ordered the PUC to make changes to the power grid after the winter storm of February 2021 which left millions without power and […]
Dec 19th 2022 |
Posted in Educationby Government Contracting Pipeline
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The University of Michigan plans to build Central Campus housing for 2,300 first year students and a dining facility on what is currently Elbel Field. The housing plan will be developed to align with the school’s carbon neutrality goals. A new residential hall is essential to meet growing demand for affordable, on-campus housing. […]
Dec 19th 2022 |
Posted in Water Projectsby Government Contracting Pipeline
DANA POINT, Calif. — The California State Lands Commission granted a 20-year land lease in Dana Point to be the future site of the Doheny desalination plant. The South Coast Water District (SCWD) will build a $140 million plant to turn five million gallons of oceanwater into reliable drinking water each day, regardless of Southern California […]
Dec 19th 2022 |
Posted in Energyby Government Contracting Pipeline
WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced local education agencies can apply for energy improvement grants totaling $80 million. The grants will focus on supporting schools in rural and/or high poverty areas. The funds can be used for energy efficiency projects like HVAC system upgrades, alternative vehicles and infrastructure improvements. The grants come […]
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