Lillian Vest, Author at Government Market News

Ohio expands innovative 911 technology across state counties

Ohio will expand its NG911 system to 15 more counties, modernizing 911 response with smart device access and faster routing.

Loudoun County will widen Northstar Boulevard to four lanes, as part of a project supported by state and local funding.

The BART extension into San Jose and Santa Clara gets $100 million in funding as VTA pursues a new contractor to bore the tunnel.

Minnesota approved two major solar and battery storage projects totaling over 475 megawatts, strengthening the local grid.

The Interior Department will distribute $725 million in grants to states and tribes to clean up abandoned coal mines and restore lands.

Oregon approves $100 million for a Coos Bay port project, supporting design of a container terminal linking freight to inland markets.

Gov. Newsom signs CEQA reform bills, seeking to streamline housing permits and invest billions in homelessness response.

Maryland’s MARC Growth Plan includes future rail expansions, new connections in Delaware and Virginia and service reliability upgrades.

The IHDA board approves $63 million in tax credits to support housing developments, generating $180 million in private investment.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has made a series of appointments to various Boards of Trustees (BOT) across the state’s higher education systems.