Portland seeks leader for new Data and Privacy Office
Portland is hiring its first data and privacy officer to lead a new office overseeing data governance and privacy.
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New York’s MTA seeks manufacturers for 650-bus fleet replacement
New York's MTA is seeking proposals to manufacture 650 CNG buses as part of a rolling-stock replacement program.
DOE launches $215M quantum computing competition
DOE is offering up to $215 million through the Quantum Genesis Q Competition to advance quantum computers.
DOT seeks input on utility corridor P3 initiative
DOT's new corridor initiative could create P3 opportunities for transmission, fiber and water utilities along existing rights-of-way.
New DOE center will connect geothermal industry, national labs
DOE established a Geothermal Center of Excellence to connect industry with national laboratories.
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Michigan begins distributing new funding for local roads, bridges
Michigan has distributed the first $171.5 million from its Neighborhood Roads Fund to counties, cities and villages.
FTA awards $232.8M for transit station accessibility projects
FTA will award $232.8 million to eight projects in five states for accessibility improvements at rail and transit stations.
Chicago transit overhaul creates new contracting opportunities
Chicago's new regional transit authority is beginning work as rail, bus and zero-emission fleet projects advance across the region.
A whole new marketplace is evolving as government begins to buy AI
Procurement rules, operating procedures, and funding opportunities are emerging for AI purchases by government officials.
Billions for brownfield redevelopment projects – an escalating marketplace to watch
Brownfield redevelopment projects are creating opportunities in water infrastructure, parks, schools and waterfront construction.
Cybersecurity is quickly changing the definition of water infrastructure
Cyberattacks targeting water utilities are driving investment in software, control systems and other infrastructure projects.
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EPA finalizes partial repeal of fossil fuel power plant standards
EPA partially repealed its 2024 power plant greenhouse gas standards for fossil fuel power plants.
Report finds states taking larger role in infrastructure cybersecurity
A report finds states expanding critical infrastructure cybersecurity efforts while confronting gaps in authority and funding.
Texas Comptroller reorganizes senior leadership structure
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced a new leadership structure assigning broad portfolios to eight executives.
California fills leadership posts at new business, consumer agency
California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed senior officials to the new Business and Consumer Services Agency.
