State Archives

South Dakota approves major water projects as infrastructure needs reach $3.3B

South Dakota approves $35.6 million for six drinking water projects, including pipelines, treatment plants and water storage.

Virginia's 2026 energy plan outlines grid upgrades, new generation, storage and more to address rising electricity demand.

Michigan's $89 million Reclaim the Rivers initiative targets PCB cleanup, habitat restoration and dam removal.

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Executive Director Tim Gatz plans to retire in October.

Pennsylvania awarded more than $448 million in BEAD grants for broadband infrastructure projects across 50 counties.

A $249.2 million transmission project would add a second 345-kilovolt circuit between Minnesota and North Dakota.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson created a Space Council to assess workforce needs and aerospace industry growth.

Columbia, Tenn., secured a $272 million EPA loan for drinking water treatment improvements.

Montana named longtime transportation official Larry Flynn director of MDT, where he will oversee a $1 billion budget.

Cybersecurity, shared services and AI lead state technology priorities as governments accelerate digital modernization.