Arizona is taking a collaborative approach to oversight as lawmakers seek to guide the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) across the nation. New Arizona committee to shape AI’s integration in government With the launch of its new oversight committee, the state seeks to develop ethical, secure and innovative frameworks for AI integration across government […]
On June 10, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved the fiscal year (FY) 2026–2030 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program, which outlines $4.3 billion in planned investments across the state’s multimodal transportation system, including highways, bridges, public transit, rail, aviation and trails. Of the funding, $3.8 billion is set aside for improving safety and general conditions of highways […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is making significant progress on its massive project backlog, clearing 529 infrastructure grants worth more than $2.9 billion. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy says this announcement comes as the department is facing a backlog of thousands of unobligated projects that have been announced in recent years. USDOT has cleared […]
The city of Philadelphia has passed the landmark Housing Opportunity Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Plan, investing $2 billion to preserve, build and restore 30,000 housing units. Affordable housing has been one of the most pressing concerns for city residents for years as the housing crisis continues to worsen. The average cost of living has risen in […]
The Texas Legislature has passed a landmark bill catalyzing Texas’ developing nuclear industry and ushering in a new era of energy leadership. House Bill 14 establishes the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (ANEO) alongside a $350 million investment in next-generation nuclear deployment and development. Gov. Greg Abbott, who has voiced his vocal approval of the […]
The Iowa Board of Regents approved multiple infrastructure projects across all three universities during a meeting last week. A cornerstone of these planned projects includes modernization of a several vital facilities along with an emphasis to civic education. The Commons, the original student union of the University of Northern Iowa, was built in 1932 and […]
Train service between Santa Cruz, California, and Pajaro could cost up to $4.3 billion to build, according to an executive summary of an upcoming report from the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC). Potential benefits of creating a rail line with nine stations between the two cities include providing a better connection point to […]