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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa — The Mason City Airport Commission has rejected the three submitted bids for a new commercial terminal project because the proposals did not meet federal regulation. The commission plans to rebid the entire project and start the process over. The board can vote to reopen bidding at their Dec. 12 meeting leaving the […]
In September, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $6.5 billion for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans. The funding is intended to incentivize private sector funding and the plan is to deliver a combined $13 billion in water infrastructure projects. The funding can be combined with revenue from a […]
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