Population growth, weather events and public safety needs are creating great demand for public safety construction
Riding the rails will continue for people and freight – contracting opportunities abound… but changes could be looming
Karn Dhingra ‘Smart buoys’ make Lake Erie world’s most digitally connected lake Initiative has multiple environmental, recreational uses, but main goal is economic development
Keaton Peters Rhode Island creates task force to study state’s use of AI Executive order also creates a governance program to establish guidelines for implementing AI technology
Miles Smith DOE to invest $45 million to find new ways to fight energy system hackers Projects will come up with ways to strengthen the power grid, utilities, pipelines and renewable sources against cyberattacks
Karn Dhingra Texas appoints members to AI advisory council Seven-member board will study and monitor how the Lone Star State develops, uses and procures AI technology
Paul Stinson Austin to establish AI-use guidelines for city employees Advisory committee comprised of digital privacy- and AI-focused academics, nonprofits and industry experts to help chart city’s way forward
Karn Dhingra Rural infrastructure improvements get $773 million boost Projects will provide high-speed internet, clean water, modern infrastructure and a range of support to rural communities, agricultural producers and small businesses
Karn Dhingra Massachusetts creating task force to consider AI use statewide Group would create recommendations for how the state can support AI adoption for public use and to support private business
Miles Smith Feds to spend $5 billion on semiconductor research, production Plan includes investing hundreds of millions to create a workforce center that will have a presence in several U.S. regions
Karn Dhingra Alabama allocates $188 million to build out broadband infrastructure Funds come from Alabama’s share of the federal 2021 American Rescue Plan Act
Government Market News Staff Executive order calls for ethical AI integration into Washington state government Order calls for guidelines to aid in the procurement and use of AI technologies, ensuring vendors adhere to stringent risk-management frameworks