California county charts $1.1B development course
The comprehensive capital plan provides a roadmap for infrastructure investment across four of the county’s departments.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rhode Island launches $108M initiative to bridge digital divide
Eligible applicants include private companies, local governments, nonprofits, utilities, cooperatives and public-private partnerships.
Texas BDO awards $10M to replace broadband poles in underserved areas
Recipients will use the funds to reimburse projects that remove and replace poles in underserved regions.
Federal contracts fuel space industry’s $1T trajectory
Companies are positioning themselves to capitalize on federal contracts and grants related to space technologies.
West Virginia secures extension for $1.2B broadband funding proposal
The program was put on pause in anticipation of a “rigorous review” by the U.S. Department of Commerce earlier this month.
