The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Marine Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration program focuses on research, development and demonstration activities to improve marine energy technology. The DOE has issued a $14.5 million Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) that will support approximately 32 projects, from technology advancement and environmental impact studies to integration with the electric grid and […]

The Denali Commission’s Broadband Funding program bridges the digital divide in rural Alaskan communities. Through strategic planning and the build-out of modern broadband capabilities, this program enhances connectivity, fostering economic growth and improving access to essential services. Administered by the Denali Commission, this effort is part of a larger endeavor to ensure that all Americans […]

In the latest move to make policy around the use of artificial Intelligence, the White House Office of Management and Budget released a policy aimed at ensuring AI is used safely by federal agencies. The policy announcement is the culmination of a 150-day plan laid out by President Joseph Biden’s executive order from October 2023. […]

The U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency has allocated more than $200 million for projects that will improve wastewater facilities and protect Washington State’s Puget Sound, the second largest estuary in the U.S. The agency will provide a $194 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to King County, Washington’s West Point Treatment Plant, […]

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $2.4 billion round of grant funding for freight and intercity rail projects through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program (CRISI). The program will help improve railroad safety, build supply chains and provide regional transportation, according to an announcement from the Federal Railroad Administration. “We’re opening the […]

Texas – Thomas Jones Jr. will serve a two-year term as a port commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority. Jones has served as chairman, president and director on many community boards. Jones began his tenure March 22.  The post Thomas Jones Jr. – Port of Houston Authority appeared first on Government Market News.

California – The Los Angeles City Council appointed Richard Katz to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners. Katz has led a 44-year career of public service, including 16 years in the State Assembly. He served as a member of the California State Water Resources Control Board from 2001 to 2006 and as a member of Metro’s Board of […]