New foreign adversary policies redefine government contracting
Legislative bans on international contracts are intended to mitigate and prevent cybersecurity threats to state services.
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Glenn Hegar appointed chancellor of Texas A&M University System
The Texas A&M University (TAMU) System Board of Regents has unanimously voted to appoint Glenn Hegar to succeed John Sharp as the system’s chancellor. Glenn Hegar currently serves as the Texas comptroller, originally elected to the role in November 2014. As
DeKalb County proposes $4.27B plan to upgrade water and sewer infrastructure
The new investment focuses on repairing an aging treatment plant, which has not seen major improvements in over 15 years.
California creates fast-track system for developers to secure housing contracts
The new hub will allow developers opportunities to review all sites on the State Excess Sites map and submit proposals for specific sites.
Canadian provinces cut U.S. business ties amid trade dispute
Provincial leaders have established restrictions on government contracts and removed American products from stores.
Utah explores new town development near Park City
An initiative proposes the construction of 725 housing units in Kimball Junction, which would later be incorporated into a town.
New Mexico lawmakers advance $1.5B transportation bond plan
A report finds 57% of the state's roads are in poor or mediocre condition, costing drivers $3.6 billion annually.
ODOT’s transportation study targets $20B in investments
ODOT’s final report identifies 72 congestion risk locations throughout the state, also referred to as “hotspots.”
MIA’s $9B upgrade set to transform airport experience through 2031
Last month, Fitch Ratings assigned an 'A+' rating with a stable outlook to the airport's bond issuance for capital improvements.
New York boosts AI research with $165M funding package
A New York state project to further artificial intelligence technology research has received $165 million in new funding and is expected to gain three new university participants. The Empire AI consortium received $90 million in new funding in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s fiscal
