Jerrod Kingery, Author at Government Market News

Texas lawmakers will have nearly $195 billion for next budget, comptroller projects

The projected ending balance for 2024-2025 includes $4.5 billion in unspent contingent appropriations for public education and education savings accounts.

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State legislatures convene nationwide, prioritizing housing, AI, energy concerns

All 50 U.S. state legislatures are scheduled to convene for their regular sessions in 2025.

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UT Austin President Jay Hartzell stepping down to lead SMU

Hartzell has been president of the University of Texas at Austin since 2020.

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DOE announces notices of funding opportunity to boost grid resilience and security

Upgrading these systems will extend grid component life, enhance electricity transmission and improve failure prediction.

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Colorado taps federal, state funds to expand fast-charging EV network

Colorado has more than 161,000 EVs on the road, with EVs making up 25.3% of new car sales in the third quarter of 2024.

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Arizona DOT receives federal grant to study low-carbon paving materials

ADOT says the research will allow them to integrate environmentally friendly processes into paving projects, such as the use of reclaimed asphalt and recycled concrete pavement.

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CISA releases cybersecurity playbook for grant-funded infrastructure projects

The guide helps all grant-making agencies to incorporate cybersecurity requirements into their grant programs, providing tools and resources applicants can use to support their ability to meet the requirements.

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Utah Transit Authority receives nearly $63 million from FTA for bus rapid transit project

The Midvalley Express will be the third bus rapid transit route in the UTA system, and the second to use all-electric buses.

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U.S. approves 11th offshore wind energy project

The project is expected to generate up to 2.4 gigawatts of offshore wind energy, enough to power over 840,000 homes, for Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

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Wisconsin allocating $444 million for municipal wastewater infrastructure upgrades

The funding will be used for projects that reduce phosphorus discharges and address aging equipment, with a focus on small and disadvantaged communities.

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