Washington targets rural, urban investment with 99 Opportunity Zone nominations
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson nominates 99 census tracts for Opportunity Zones 2.0.
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Oklahoma outlines $7.3B in highway, bridge projects
Oklahoma approves a $7.3 billion highway construction plan with 1,229 projects through 2034.
Maryland governor launches bipartisan initiative on AI governance
The governors of Maryland and Indiana are organizing a bipartisan effort to develop state AI governance recommendations.
Ohio cities consider preapproved plans for duplexes, small apartments
Ohio housing groups seek reusable building plans to reduce design costs and streamline permitting for small apartments.
Utah’s Alan Fuller to lead national state CIO association
Utah CIO Alan Fuller becomes NASCIO president as the organization names new officers.
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USDOT directs $426M to major highway and freight corridor projects
USDOT announces $426 million in INFRA grants for highway expansions and transportation technology upgrades.
Michigan launches hub to expand commercial space industry
Michigan launches a nearly $1.2 million Space Innovation Hub at Newlab Detroit to support commercial space growth.
Missouri energy plan prioritizes power generation, nuclear development
Missouri's 2026 State Energy Plan outlines strategies for nuclear development, in-state power generation and grid reliability.
New federal funding programs should launch a wave of infrastructure projects
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act authorizes new grants and expands federal funding flexibility for housing infrastructure.
Cities are investing millions in a new generation of community assets
Five U.S. cities are advancing $182 million in parks, aquatic centers and sports complexes, creating municipal construction opportunities.
Airport modernization and new funding is creating an abundance of contracting opportunities
New federal funding for airport projects now tops $4 billion and airports of every size seem eager to use it to modernize.
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California expands disaster monitoring with satellites, upgraded operations center
California adopts satellite disaster monitoring technology and opens a modernized emergency operations center.
Denver transit agency receives $44M for expanded bus operations
Colorado awards $44 million from oil and gas production fees to expand Denver-area bus routes and extend transit service hours.
Ohio expands drone operations to improve infrastructure project oversight
Ohio DOT deploys automated drone systems to monitor bridge construction and support infrastructure inspections.
San Diego Chief Information Officer: ‘IT departments provide critical services’
San Diego CIO Jonathan Behnke discusses digital equity, cybersecurity and his commitment to public service.
