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San Antonio’s VIA receives $268 million federal grand for advanced rapid transit project

The Rapid Green Line is designed to deliver convenient, high-frequency transportation options for the residents and jobs located along the 10.35-mile corridor.

Adam Rollins

Ann Arbor establishes community-owned sustainable energy utility

This optional utility will not replace the existing grid and will exclusively receive support from elective members.

Keaton Peters

Austin approves city utility’s climate plan including natural gas ‘peaker’ plant

At the heart of the plan is a push to reduce peak energy demand through expanded energy efficiency and demand response programs that compensate customers for reducing power consumption at critical times.

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Texas no longer requiring vehicle inspection for most drivers starting Jan. 1, 2025

The new law still maintains the $7.50 safety inspection fee, which will now be collected when drivers renew their vehicle's registration.

Brady Pieper

Georgia lawmakers issue report to guide future artificial intelligence policymaking

The report intends to provide recommendations and potential guardrails for the state as it enters an AI-enhanced future.

Strategic Partnerships

NHTSA investing $171 million for states, territories to update crash data collection

These grants will fund upgrades to improve the accuracy, timeliness and accessibility of fatality information.

Strategic Partnerships

State of Florida partners with tech company Futuri, University of Florida to launch AI-driven emergency broadcast system

The system, called BEACON, utilizes AI to capture, prioritize, deliver and translate public safety information from officials, then creates voice broadcast updates and advisories in multiple languages and localizes this content based on geography.

Adam Rollins

Laboratories, universities developing solutions to support America’s critical material supply chains

The projects encompass various focus areas, including fostering industry partnerships to develop and test solutions for securing critical materials in high-impact supply chains.

Keaton Peters

Meta seeks proposals to build up to 4 gigawatts of nuclear power

Meta's move into nuclear power reflects both the massive energy requirements of AI development and the tech industry's growing role in shaping America's energy infrastructure.

Keaton Peters

Utah’s ‘Operation Gigawatt’ aims to boost power production with nuclear, geothermal

Utah's population is expected to grow by 2.2 million people by 2060, while the increasing electrification of vehicles and appliances is adding strain to the grid.

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