State of Florida partners with tech company Futuri, University of Florida to launch AI-driven emergency broadcast system
Public officials will launch numerous large correctional facility construction projects in 2025 and 2026
Charlotte transit organization approves adding new toll lanes on I-77 through public-private partnership
Adam Rollins Rice University receives $12.5 million to develop decarbonization technology Funds establish a five-year technology collaboration to find ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop lower carbon solutions
Adam Rollins Water board seeks feedback on $1 billion Texas Water Fund TWDB is seeking feedback on how to best allocate the fund’s $1 billion and will gather input through three surveys
Karn Dhingra Conservation, clean energy projects at federal facilities get $104 million boost Projects are expected to double the amount of current on-site carbon-free electricity at federal facilities
Government Market News Staff Pentagon to get rooftop solar panels as part of federal energy-conservation push Department of Energy this week announced $104 million for net-zero projects at 31 federal facilities
Miles Smith EPA formally proposes plan to charge fee for methane emissions Final rule will take effect 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register
Amy Denney Bulk of BEAD program funds for high-speed internet may not be released until 2025 National Telecommunications and Information Administration overseeing distribution of $42.45 billion to deliver high-speed internet to all communities in the U.S.
Gracie Warhurst Texas receives $80 million to plug orphaned oil, gas wells State is first of 26 slated to receive total of $660 million to clean up legacy pollution
Amy Denney Pennsylvania state employees to use AI for official documents Governor expects pilot to help employees better understand how and when to use AI tools daily in state operations
Government Market News Staff USDA Rural Development to host key webinar on distance learning and telemedicine grants The USDA will host a webinar focusing on the upcoming Distance Learning and Telemedicine grants
Adam Rollins El Paso sets Climate Action Plan in motion with design contract The city of El Paso has approved a design contract to develop and implement a Climate Action Plan