New Jersey establishes innovation authority to modernize services
New Jersey has created the New Jersey Innovation Authority, solidifying its digital government and innovation office.
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DOT restructures permitting process for deepwater ports
DOT is transferring deepwater port licensing authority while streamlining NEPA reviews under White House direction.
New USDA framework seeks to simplify grant applications
USDA has streamlined its grant and cooperative agreement rules, significantly reducing its 2,200 pages of guidance.
Space Coast, highways top Florida’s $117B budget plan
Florida’s new budget invests heavily in spaceport upgrades, transportation projects and rural infrastructure statewide.
Feds seek to accelerate energy infrastructure development
A bipartisan federal bill is seeking to reduce NEPA requirements, shorten permitting and accelerate energy and AI projects.
New funding, policy reform targeting new housing options in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is expanding housing tools and funding for small communities, combining federal grants with policy reform.
White House unveils unified national AI framework
The White House issued an executive order directing a national AI policy framework, seeking to standardize AI regulation.
Colorado streamlines funding process for affordable housing developers
Colorado has launched Housing Hub Colorado, a streamlined platform that aligns state and local housing programs.
DOE launches AI-driven Genesis Mission
DOE’s new Genesis Mission integrates AI breakthroughs to accelerate energy, security and advanced computing.
NY to extend Roosevelt Island lease, launch major planning push
New York leaders agreed to extend Roosevelt Island’s master lease and begin a plan to shape housing and infrastructure.
