Honolulu proposes $5B budget for Fiscal Year 2026
the city of Honolulu will dedicate more than $1.2 billion to capital improvement projects.
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States pioneer new bills to reinforce cybersecurity infrastructure, policies for public entities
States are introducing new legislation promoting stronger cybersecurity measures by modernizing IT infrastructure.
Energy storage innovation takes center stage at Houston summit
A Study for the DOE Energy Storage Systems Program put the 10-year economic value of energy storage in the U.S. at $228 billion.
Santa Cruz’s nearly $1B rail plan includes 28 bridge replacements
The estimated $980 million project focuses on addressing the county’s aging rail infrastructure in preparation for new intercity passenger rail service and multi-use trails.
Houston launches $70M plan to end street homelessness by 2026
The city plans to establish a low-barrier shelter where people can bring pets and partners and do not need to be sober to enter.
Energy investments needed to fuel next-gen data infrastructure
Electricity consumption from data centers is projected to rise from 5% to over 16% of total U.S. electricity use by 2033.
Connecticut board approves over $77M in grants for capital improvement projects
Connecticut is considering awarding grants for dozens of capital improvement projects, including $10 million to advance a mall redevelopment.
Smart city investments to reach $3.7T as cities prepare for autonomous vehicles
Verra Mobility released a new study, which found 93% of U.S. cities are preparing for driverless vehicles within the next five years.
NASA awards $20M for university-led aviation research
The research will focus on improving flight operations, enhancing communication systems and exploring autonomous flight capabilities.
California distributes $300M to make roadways safer for pedestrians
The investments will progress California’s safety initiatives to achieve zero roadway deaths and injuries by 2050.
