U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a roadmap for a new artificial intelligence initiative, marking a significant step in the government’s approach to effectively implementing the rapidly evolving technology. The Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence for Science, Security, and Technology (FASST) initiative seeks to develop AI capabilities for applications in scientific discovery, energy research and […]

Universities throughout the country are investing significant capital in existing campus facilities. National statistics show these types of initiatives are increasing significantly. The state of Texas is an excellent example of this emerging trend. A report by the Texas Higher Education Board indicates that 923 capital expenditure projects are planned for the Texas university system […]

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) is making $729.9 million available to build last-mile broadband connections for more than 97,000 underserved locations across the state. The CPA’s Broadband Development Office (BDO) has opened a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Bringing Online Opportunities to Texas (BOOT) 2 Program. This will be the second […]

Missouri American Water (MAW) is investing more than $500 million to improve statewide water and wastewater infrastructure. Projects include replacing more than 90 miles of aging water pipes and enhancing water treatment plant performance. MAW recently released its 2023 Water Quality Reports covering the safety and quality of local drinking water sources. The reports describe […]

Tennessee – WeGo Public Transit, the transit authority for Nashville and Davidson County, has appointed Debbie Frank as deputy CEO for growth and development. She previously worked as director of transit-oriented development for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). Frank brings more than 28 years of management experience to the role. The post Nashville transit authority appoints […]

California is moving forward with plans to harness 25,000 megawatts of offshore wind energy by 2045, but the journey ahead is a minefield of technical challenges, environmental concerns and a price tag that could exceed $20 billion. The California Energy Commission (CEC) recently released a comprehensive strategic plan detailing the state’s roadmap to achieve its […]