The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking community comment on a program set to install public electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and charging stations along major roadways in the state. Following the opening of the state’s third federally-funded EV charging station in Aston, PennDOT is rolling out the community engagement phase of the National Electric […]
Officials in Colorado Springs have learned that a lot can happen in eight years, even when that includes the economic effects of a pandemic. Having signed off on its most recent plan in 2016, the city and its development partners accomplished more than anticipated and are looking for consultants to guide the downtown core through […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making $46 million available to support efforts to prevent, inventory, assess, clean up and reuse brownfield sites. The funds are available through the EPA’s Brownfields Program, which provides technical and financial assistance for brownfield activities that protect human health and the environment, encourage sustainable reuse, promote partnerships and strengthen […]
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity, and experience. This week’s profile is Bryan Snoddy, Director, Civil Rights Division, Texas Workforce Commission. Public career highlights: I graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Chemistry and began my public service career in […]
The U.S. Federal Transit Administration recently awarded $300 million for upcoming projects designed to expand and modernize the nation’s ferry systems. Specifically, the funding will support 18 new projects in 14 states, including replacing old vessels with electric ships, upgrading the waterfront facilities and modernizing the systems with technology. Alaska’s Department of Transportation was recently […]
California is making a major investment to tackle the crisis of homelessness and mental health needs. In an announcement last week, the state unveiled plans to allocate up to $2.2 billion for permanent supportive housing through its new Homekey+ program. The initiative aims to create over 4,000 new housing units for individuals with mental health […]
New York’s Empire State Development (ESD) is kicking off the One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships (ON-RAMP) program, a transformative initiative aimed at bolstering workforce development. The program, backed by a $200 million investment from ESD, will create a network of four new workforce development centers in different regions of New York. The ON-RAMP […]