America’s roads, bridges and highways, both urban and rural, represent a major driver of economic growth and connectivity throughout the nation. However, portions of the country’s transportation system are aging, resulting in poor road conditions, safety concerns, costly car repairs for drivers and inefficiencies that hinder truck and freight movement. According to an analysis from […]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is looking to reduce regulations on a major sector of the economy. The agency recently launched what Chairman Brendan Carr calls a “massive, new deregulatory initiative” aimed at eliminating unnecessary rules and regulations, and it is seeking public input on every FCC rule that could be eliminated to reduce regulatory […]
Municipalities across New York are asking the governor for predictable funding increases to address local fiscal challenges. In a letter sent to state leadership on March 7, nearly 400 mayors and local officials organized under the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM) praised the first increase in unrestricted municipal aid in […]
Top Texas officials have banded together to launch a group dedicated to advancing and innovating development on the Texas energy grid. The Houston-based Texas Reliability Coalition (TRC) is a public-private partnership determined to implement cutting-edge technologies, policies and strategies to improve and strengthen the grid’s infrastructure and reliability. On Feb. 13, the Electric Reliability Council […]
Although I’ve been involved in government for most of my adult life, I’ve never experienced a more disruptive environment than the one we are dealing with now. America, as we know it, will eventually get back to some degree of normalcy, but until that happens, the government marketplace is a scary environment for business leaders. […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has announced the availability of $450 million for projects that improve port safety and efficiency. Applications for Port Infrastructure Development Program funding must be submitted by April 30. More funding for projects might be added later this year if approved by Congress. Projects require at least 20% in […]
The City of Tyler, Texas, is announcing an updated parks and recreation plan to enhance facilities, create more trails and develop new sports fields and courts. The new Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan for 2025-2035, approved by the city council last week, will guide the city’s investments for parks and recreation over the […]