Episode 5 of The Connection podcast: P3s with Mary and Marshall

iHeartRadio logo In episode 5 of “The Connection,” Marshall Macomber of Think P3 and Mary Scott Nabers of Strategic Partnerships, Inc. delve into the intricacies of public-private partnerships (P3s). As seasoned professionals in the field, they address the fundamental questions surrounding P3s, such as what they entail and how governments can embark on such ventures. […]

New Hampshire town puts $25 million public safety bond on ballot

Residents in Exeter, New Hampshire, will vote on four bond articles totaling $24.7 million to build a public safety structure, reconstruct school streets, upgrade a pump station and design a surface water treatment plant. Voting will take place March 14. If approved, the bond would provide $17.5 million to build a combined police department and […]

Bloomington, Illinois, bridge replacement moving forward

The city of Bloomington, Illinois, will use $14.6 million to replace a bridge over Union Pacific Railroad tracks. The Fox Creek Road and Bridge project will increase safety and allow for multi-modal access over the tracks. The project is in its final design stages, with bids opening in fall 2024. Construction will begin in late […]

New York to invest millions in economic development projects

The state of New York has awarded more than $45 million to make seven locations in the state’s Southern Tier attractive to large employers and high-tech manufacturing companies. The funds are available through New York’s Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts (FAST NY) grant program, which supports pre-development activities and infrastructure investments designed to attract large-scale […]

Rhode Island creates task force to study state’s use of AI

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has signed an executive order that creates an Artificial Intelligence Task Force to assess the risks and benefits to state uses of AI. The order also creates a governance program known as the AI Center of Excellence within the Rhode Island Department of Administration to establish guidelines for implementing AI […]

Shifting sand responsible for Mississippi River bridge failure, Iowa official says

The structural failure of a 93-year-old bridge connecting Iowa and Wisconsin over the Mississippi River was due to sand that had moved, according to a project manager with the Iowa Department of Transportation. The bridge connecting Iowa Highway 9 and Wisconsin Highway 82 has been closed since Feb. 25, following a call made to the […]

Leonard X. Hernandez – Thurston County, Washington

Washington – The Thurston County Board of Commissioners has appointed Leonard X. Hernandez as county manager. He has a distinguished career in public administration, most recently serving as chief executive officer for San Bernardino County, California. He begins his tenure April 1.  The post Leonard X. Hernandez – Thurston County, Washington appeared first on Government Market News.