Veronica Piscitelli Florida invests $14.5M in aviation and manufacturing This economic development program is designed to promote public infrastructure and workforce training.
Brady Pieper Connecticut announces $10M in internet grants with more funding available The new investment advances the state’s commitment to expanding fast, affordable internet service for residents.
Keaton Peters Mizzou’s $1B reactor to bolster cancer treatment research The University of Missouri is moving ahead with a state-of-the-art nuclear research reactor to advance cancer treatment.
Keaton Peters Federal push would integrate AI education across K-12 classrooms Under the draft order, federal agencies would be instructed to seek public-private partnerships with industry leaders, academic institutions and nonprofit organizations.
Keaton Peters California county charts $1.1B development course The comprehensive capital plan provides a roadmap for infrastructure investment across four of the county’s departments.
Claire Robertson Nvidia expands U.S. manufacturing with $500B Texas investment The two new plants will build parts for AI supercomputers designed to power AI-processing data centers.
Candace Barnette Texas A&M to lead FAA’s new aviation technology center The center will focus on testing and integrating emerging aviation technologies, including drones and air taxis, into national airspace.
Miles Smith New York opens applications for $644M in broadband funding The funding will be available through the federal BEAD program and distributed by New York’s ConnectALL office.
Keaton Peters New AI oversight initiatives gain momentum in state legislatures Task forces intend to position states in a proactive footing as they assess the potential benefits of the new technology.
Allison Barnette Alabama opens $1.4B BEAD grant applications for rural broadband expansion Alabama’s share represents 3.3% of the $42.5 billion federal BEAD program—one of the largest allocations nationwide.