Texas plans $226M expansion of EV charging network Texas plans $226 million in NEVI Phase 2 funding for EV charging stations, expanding charging access across metropolitan areas.
Wisconsin authorizes $254M for university, state facility improvements Wisconsin approves $254 million in state building projects, including UW-Madison housing and infrastructure upgrades.
New Mexico directs more than 90% of solar grants to rural communities New Mexico has awarded $19.3 million through its Local Solar Access Fund, supporting 34 grants.
Former Indiana homeland security chief to lead cybersecurity office Indiana appoints Joel Thacker to lead its new Office of Cybersecurity, coordinating statewide preparedness.
Massachusetts rail investments support Berkshire Flyer, West-East service Massachusetts commits to Pittsfield rail improvements supporting permanent seasonal Berkshire Flyer service.
Washington targets rural, urban investment with 99 Opportunity Zone nominations Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson nominates 99 census tracts for Opportunity Zones 2.0.
Oklahoma outlines $7.3B in highway, bridge projects Oklahoma approves a $7.3 billion highway construction plan with 1,229 projects through 2034.
Maryland governor launches bipartisan initiative on AI governance The governors of Maryland and Indiana are organizing a bipartisan effort to develop state AI governance recommendations.
California expands disaster monitoring with satellites, upgraded operations center California adopts satellite disaster monitoring technology and opens a modernized emergency operations center.
Ohio cities consider preapproved plans for duplexes, small apartments Ohio housing groups seek reusable building plans to reduce design costs and streamline permitting for small apartments.