Texas approves historic $8.5B public school funding boost
The school funding bill, House Bill 2, will inject billions into schools, enhancing teacher pay, special education and quality of life.
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Ohio shores up jail construction, renovation projects with $50M boost
The awards will be split among 19 counties. These projects will build new jails, expand existing facilities and commence renovations.
Texas Parks and Wildlife awarding millions for trail construction, maintenance
The National Recreational Trails Fund awards are generated by taxes from off-highway vehicle fuel purchases to renovate trails.
Governors unveil comprehensive economic development strategies
Governors in Georgia, California, New York and Texas have released their economic blueprints.
Louisiana unveils new initiative to drive tech innovation and AI growth
The new LA.IO division will pursue several initiatives that are designed to attract businesses and private investments.
Washington state launches working group to manage data center growth
The workgroup formation comes as data centers have become increasingly critical to Washington's economy.
Maryland heralds future of quantum technology with $1 billion P3 initiative
Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order identifying the quantum computing industry as a state priority.
Maryland’s proposed budget allocates $3.63 billion to transportation infrastructure
Most of the funding will directly benefit MDOT, its operations and other efforts to build and maintain transportation infrastructure.
Texas governor highlights cybersecurity as emergency priority in State of the State address
By establishing the new facility in San Antonio, the initiative seeks to mitigate the ever-rising threat of cyberattacks on critical systems and infrastructure in Texas.
New York State commits nearly $1 billion to SUNY Downstate medical campus in Brooklyn
This new state funding looks to ensure Downstate’s long-term future and ability to train, treat and service New York City communities.
