Earlier this month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced $1 billion for 656 new climate resiliency projects. The capital was awarded to support projects that address infrastructure risks and prepare for future natural disasters, including flooding, drought, earthquakes and extreme heat. Approximately $395 million will be invested in 28 flood-control projects designed to eliminate […]

New York’s Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved over $300 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects throughout the state. Municipalities will be able to access low-cost financing and previously announced grants, allowing them to start work on essential water and sewer infrastructure projects, including treatment processes to eliminate emerging contaminants from […]

The Department of Commerce and Natcast, which operates the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), have announced the selection process for the first three research and development (R&D) facilities funded by the CHIPS and Science Act. These facilities include an NSTC Prototyping and National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP) Advanced Packaging Piloting Facility, Administrative and Design […]

Kyle Hogan will assume the role of COO for the port of Corpus Christi. Hogan has spent the past three decades serving in the military, most recently as a commander for the Corpus Christi Army Depot. As COO, Hogan will oversee Engineering Services, Port Operations, Police and Security, Emergency Management and Channel and DMPA Development. […]

West Virginia – The Morgantown City Council appointed Joe Abu-Ghannam as mayor. Before being selected as a replacement council member, Joe was a teacher at Morgantown high school.  The post Morgantown, West Virginia, City Council appoints mayor appeared first on Government Market News.

Florida – The City of Jacksonville has promoted Alex Alston to executive director of the office of Sports and Entertainment after 11 months working as chief of sports. Previously, Alston worked for the Tulsa Sports Commission.  The post Jacksonville, Florida, appoints Sports and Entertainment director appeared first on Government Market News.

New York’s Empire State Development has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to convert the former Watertown Correctional Facility in Jefferson County into a residential project with varying unit sizes and affordability levels. The Watertown initiative is the latest example of ongoing efforts to repurpose state-owned sites for new housing. Similarly, Seneca County has issued […]