Cities and counties throughout the U.S. are launching economic development initiatives that will generate new sources of revenue for government coffers. Projects of all types are currently underway, and many more initiatives designed to boost economic vitality are in the planning stages. Funding support is available from more than a dozen federal programs that offer […]
Cities and counties throughout the U.S. are launching economic development initiatives that will generate new sources of revenue for government coffers. Projects of all types are currently underway, and many more initiatives designed to boost economic vitality are in the planning stages. Funding support is available from more than a dozen federal programs that offer […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking input on ways it can harness the potential of artificial intelligence to improve transportation systems. In a request for information issued this week, the DOT said it wants stakeholders to submit comments within the next 60 days on ways to incorporate AI to improve all transportation modes and […]
Maine Gov. Janet Mills has signed an executive order to establish a commission that will help the state prepare for increased storm activity expected in the coming years. The Maine Infrastructure Rebuilding and Resilience Commission is made up of 24 members, including state and local officials, experts and representatives from affected communities and industries. The […]
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has approved almost $1.4 billion for transportation projects in northwest Utah County, including two new freeways. The state funding is the largest transportation investment in Utah County since 2012 and is a part of over $2 billion dedicated to the area over the next decade. Projects will help address […]
More Texas bond propositions tend to fail in elections that include high-profile races – such as for governor or president – than in elections with mostly municipal and county contests, a survey of Texas elections shows. The survey focused on elections in 20 Education Service Center (ESC) regions in Texas since 2022. It was conducted […]
Kansas – Robert Perez, Ph.D., has been chosen as Topeka’s city manager. Dr. Perez previously served as assistant city manager in Dallas. He brings more than two decades of municipal government experience to the role. He will replace Stephen Wade. The post Topeka, Kansas, selects city manager appeared first on Government Market News.