New AI oversight initiatives gain momentum in state legislatures
Task forces intend to position states in a proactive footing as they assess the potential benefits of the new technology.
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Navarre Beach Bridge repair plans begin with toll study
Over the decades, it has endured several major hurricanes—all of which have contributed to the deterioration of the structure.
Austin Energy study estimates $50B cost, decades of work to bury city’s electrical lines
Continuous rises in extreme weather—meaning hotter summers and colder winters—impose a risk to the reliability of Austin’s energy supply.
Government projects withstand construction abandonment wave
For every abandoned public development, approximately two private sector projects were concluded, according to the report.
Alabama opens $1.4B BEAD grant applications for rural broadband expansion
Alabama’s share represents 3.3% of the $42.5 billion federal BEAD program—one of the largest allocations nationwide.
Budget reconciliation reshapes transportation funding future
As priorities shift, reevaluating the FY25 transportation budget is more important than ever.
New Jersey approves $393M for NJ Transit bus modernization
The new buses will provide twice the capacity for customers while featuring new technologies that reduce vehicle exhaust emissions.
Aerospace Academy, new schools approved in Missouri district’s $225M bond
Voters in Lee’s Summit approved a $225 million bond issue to make sweeping improvements to facilities.
New York allocates $80M for climate resilience projects
Funded projects will emphasize proactive methods for emergency preparedness and solutions that reduce damage caused by climate-driven extreme weather.
U.S. electricity demand to surge 50% by 2050, new study finds
The analysis also anticipates a 300% growth in data center energy consumption over the next 10 years and a 9,000% rise in e-mobility power consumption through 2050.
