Federal watchdogs expand tool tracking $111B in broadband funding
Federal watchdogs expanded the Broadband Data Stroll, mapping more than $111 billion in broadband investments.
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Tenn. city receives $272M for major water supply improvements
Columbia, Tenn., secured a $272 million EPA loan for drinking water treatment improvements.
Pittsburgh appoints permanent CFO, CIO and fire chief
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor appointed permanent leaders for the city’s finance, technology and fire operations.
$7B Solar for All program gets new life after federal court rulings
Federal judges have vacated EPA's termination of the $7 billion Solar for All program.
$230M awarded for military community infrastructure projects
Federal officials awarded approximately $230 million for infrastructure projects supporting military installations.
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USDOT roadway safety strategy targets infrastructure, technology improvements
USDOT’s 2026 roadway safety strategy outlines infrastructure, technology, enforcement and vehicle initiatives.
New Jersey launches new nuclear development task force
New Jersey has begun planning for new nuclear generation, with task force groups examining a variety of issues.
Michigan commits $89M to river cleanup, restoration
Michigan is committing $89 million to clean up contaminated sediment and restore habitat and recreational access along rivers.
Freight bottlenecks are creating a new wave of infrastructure opportunities
Agencies are advancing major freight corridor projects, creating opportunities in highway, bridge and infrastructure contracting.
School district budgets are incredibly tight, but billions in facility needs cannot wait
Almost every school district in America is suffering from budget crunches. However, contracting partners are in high demand.
A shift in federal water policy is creating new contracting opportunities
Federal and state water funding is supporting wastewater, stormwater and restoration projects.
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Larry Flynn named Montana Department of Transportation director
Montana named longtime transportation official Larry Flynn director of MDT, where he will oversee a $1 billion budget.
Cybersecurity, AI lead state technology priorities in 2026 survey
Cybersecurity, shared services and AI lead state technology priorities as governments accelerate digital modernization.
Wyoming names Nancy Vehr interim environmental quality director
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon appointed Nancy Vehr interim DEQ director following longtime Director Todd Parfitt’s retirement.
Nebraska moves to consolidate cybersecurity information sharing
Nebraska plans a statewide cybersecurity information-sharing center combining existing capabilities.
