CIOs nationwide list AI as new top priority, concern for 2026
State CIOs have ranked artificial intelligence as their top priority for 2026, marking a major shift in technology governance.
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South Carolina charts new course for sustainable water resources
South Carolina has released an update to its State Water Plan, outlining policies, data tools and strategies to protect water supplies.
California awards $126M for new housing, transit upgrades in Sacramento region
California is investing $126 million in transit, housing and climate projects, including SacRT upgrades and new affordable housing.
New York announces more than $450M in grants for water projects
New York state officials announced $453 million in New York grants to modernize systems and protect public health.
Virginia leverages state funds to expand affordable housing options
Virginia is advancing more than $1.1 billion in affordable housing projects to build and rehabilitate over 3,000 homes statewide.
Florida awards $311M to rebuild storm-damaged infrastructure
Florida announced $311 million in grants to repair infrastructure, focusing on rural Florida communities and disaster recovery.
New York injects $309M into hospital cybersecurity, IT and telehealth
New York State announced $309 million in state funding to improve hospital health IT, cybersecurity and services statewide.
Illinois approves $1.5B annually for transportation projects
Illinois approved a statewide transit overhaul creating a new agency and dedicating $1.5 billion annually.
TWDB invests $240M to enhance water systems statewide
Texas has awarded $239.5 million to water districts for water systems, wastewater treatment and flood mitigation projects.
NCDEQ announces $270M to support hurricane-damaged water infrastructure
North Carolina will invest $270 million in water, wastewater and septic systems to strengthen damaged infrastructure.
