NSF seeks lead partner for new national AI research hub
NSF will award $35M to create a National AI Research Resource Operations Center, expanding access to AI tools and research.
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PennDOT selects preferred alternative for $138M interchange project
PennDOT will invest $138M to redesign Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill Interchange with new ramps, bridges and multimodal safety.
IU Health approves $214M healthcare expansion in Greater Lafayette
IU Health approved $214 million for facilities and renovations, including a new hospital, cancer center and expanded clinics.
LA Metro advances $2.1B in bridge projects to design phase
LA Metro selected a firm for $2.1B in projects, including Link Union Station upgrades and work for the $7.1B Southeast Gateway Line.
FHWA allocates $7.6B to state DOTs for transportation projects
The FHWA reallocates $7.6 billion to states, but agencies face tight deadlines that push quick decisions over strategic planning.
Tech coalitions, legislators petition to renew federal cybersecurity program before expiration
The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program is set to expire Sept. 30, risking billions for local cyber defenses.
Mississippi clears hurdle for federal grant funding to expedite disaster recovery
Mississippi’s disaster recovery action plan is officially complete, clearing the way for the state to receive nearly $135 million in disaster recovery funding to support long-term recovery efforts from storms that ravaged the state in 2023 and 2024. The U.S. Department of
Tampa Bay authority adopts $752M plan to invigorate transportation infrastructure
Tampa’s expressway authority approved a $752M plan, investing in widening, multimodal, ITS upgrades and toll systems.
Oklahoma City plans water infrastructure expansion under Kiamichi River project
Oklahoma City is advancing the Kiamichi River Water Management Project, a pipeline effort to secure long-term water supplies.
Pennsylvania bridges digital divides with $793M in newly approved broadband grants
Pennsylvania approves $793M in broadband grants to expand high-speed internet access, with federal funding expected by year's end.
