More than $1 billion available for BEAD projects in Illinois
The application period for the first wave of $1.04 billion in grants has opened.
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Application period opens for $272 million to expand internet access in Maine
The funding is the largest grant in Maine’s history for internet expansion.
$1.4 billion awarded for domestic semiconductor packaging research, development
The federal funding is part of the CHIPS for America agenda and looks to establish domestic capacity for advanced semiconductor packaging.
Michigan opens applications for $1.5 billion internet expansion grants
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Michigan High-Speed Internet Office will accept applications through April 9.
Pennsylvania deploys nation’s first real-time intelligent transportation system
The FRITS initiative is designed to create an intelligent transit system able to inform both public and municipality-based interests.
California PUC doles out millions in grants for broadband expansion
This funding is part of the Last Mile Federal Funding Account grant program, which looks to expand broadband access across California.
Abilene, Texas, selected as first site for President Trump’s $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative
The new company, Stargate, is a joint venture formed by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank.
Feds invest $210 million in regional tech hubs to drive innovation, strengthen national security
The funding will develop six new technology hubs that reinforce American economic competitiveness and national security.
Maryland governor unveils economic growth plan for 2025 legislative session
Gov. Wes Moore's comprehensive economic growth package outlines the state’s priorities for the upcoming legislative session and budget year.
White House announces executive order to build AI data centers on federal land
Federal agencies will hold competitive solicitations for proposals to lease these sites for developing, owning and operating large-scale AI infrastructure.
