Make no mistake about it. As long as budget gaps continue at the state level and population growth persists, state transportation infrastructure will continue to deteriorate. State officials are exploring a variety of financing methods that might provide solutions. And, according to a recent report by the National Conference of State Legislatures, the number of […]
Police departments nationwide are turning to public safety technology to do their jobs even better We are in a new era of law enforcement. Everything is continually changing as technology advances revolutionize almost every process. Law enforcement agencies are under increasing pressure to produce quick and efficient responses to crime, public risks, investigations and suspicious […]
Private-sector contractors are eagerly awaiting the outcome March 15 of a North Carolina referendum (“Connect NC”) that could result in $1.35 billion in government contracting opportunities on the campuses of North Carolina public universities and community colleges. Voters in the Tar Heel State will decide a ballot issue that would allow the state to borrow […]
Kentucky first-term Gov. Matt Bevin’s recently announced capital budget proposal is a “something-for-everyone,” wide-ranging list of potential government contracting opportunities throughout the state. Earlier this week, Bevin presented his $21 billion state budget proposal to the Kentucky legislature. Included were capital budget recommendations for projects ranging from bricks and mortar construction to technology upgrades, HVAC […]
Public officials throughout Texas are setting very large renewable energy goals. Renewable power provides cleaner air, less risk and significantly lowers operational costs. Austin Energy says it will obtain more than half of its power from renewable resources by 2025. Denton Municipal Electric announced that 70 percent of the utility’s electricity would come from wind […]
Creation of a 10-year, $5 billion state clean energy initiative is turning heads in New York. The new Clean Energy Fund, approved recently by the New York State Public Service Commission, is an “unparalleled” investment in the state’s renewable energy goals, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. This initiative will spur innovation, provide taxpayer relief […]
Information security is of paramount importance — but how secure are we? Robert S. Mueller became the sixth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) just one week before the attacks of September 11. After dealing with that horrific tragedy and then serving the country another 12 years, he commented as he was leaving […]