Keaton Peters Riding the ‘Samsung wave:’ Taylor, Texas, becoming a hub of opportunity With Samsung, comes 'a wide range of hospitality, entertainment and restaurants'
Adam Rollins Fort Worth developing micro-weather sensor network to improve highway safety Funds are part of the federal SMART grants program, providing recipients with up to $2 million for planning and prototyping
Keaton Peters Kansas State University making $33 million investment for aerospace education hub Hub will help deliver commercial operation of autonomous aerial vehicles for transporting passengers and goods
Strategic Partnerships Grants available for EV battery recycling research, development projects Funds available through the DOE’s Electric Drive Vehicle Battery Recycling and Second-Life Applications program
Strategic Partnerships States, territories making progress on BEAD funding requirements As of last month, all states have submitted both volumes for approval, and some are already working on the challenge process
Keaton Peters White House releases policy on federal agencies’ use of AI Order calls on federal agencies to report AI use by expanding requirements of what has to be reported to the government’s AI Use Case Inventory
Strategic Partnerships Origami module shown to create load-bearing infrastructure University of Michigan system utilizes thicker components that can fold into different shapes to create bridges, walls, bus stops, columns and shelters
Keaton Peters States taking on challenge of Artificial Intelligence legislation At least 13 states have already enacted laws relating to Artificial Intelligence, and nearly every state legislature is considering a bill
Keaton Peters Cyberattacks pose active threat to water infrastructure, EPA warns Agencies call on states to be on high alert; calls threats from Iranian- and Chinese-backed groups ongoing
Strategic Partnerships Commerce Department releases $8.5 billion for semiconductor manufacturing Funds planned to support projects in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio and Oregon