Airport, data center colocation could create shared infrastructure opportunities
An NLR study examines colocating data centers with airports to share energy, land and connectivity infrastructure.
Suggestions
USDOT roadway safety strategy targets infrastructure, technology improvements
USDOT’s 2026 roadway safety strategy outlines infrastructure, technology, enforcement and vehicle initiatives.
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.
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.
Opportunities for Pursuit
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.
TxDOT’s 10-year plan outlines $95B in transportation investments
Texas’ new 10-year transportation plan advances major highway investments in Houston, Dallas, Austin and Collin County.
DOE targets space solar manufacturing with R&D program
The Energy Department is offering funding for space photovoltaic R&D.
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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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.
WisDOT directs $369M to local road and bridge improvements
Wisconsin will direct $369.1 million to road and bridge projects through its Surface Transportation and Local Bridge programs.
Colorado submits maximum 91 tracts for Opportunity Zone designation
Colorado nominated 91 census tracts for federal Opportunity Zone designation, targeting new investment in infrastructure.
