The Trump administration is reevaluating a long-standing online platform for federal grants: grants.gov. The administration’s federal oversight agency, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is assuming oversight of the federal online grant and loan funding platform, grants.gov, sources told The Washington Post. DOGE, the recently established government agency, will reportedly evaluate, review and approve final […]
The cost of Hurricane Helene is piling up in rural North Carolina. Local governments in Henderson County are facing a staggering $180 million in projected recovery costs. County officials report that cities and towns have already spent $3.7 million on repairs to critical infrastructure, with Hendersonville alone anticipating $163 million in total expenses, primarily for […]
Texas stood out as a major innovator at the 2025 Smart 20 Awards, with five of the world’s top 20 most transformative smart projects hailing from the Lone Star State. Honorees from Richardson, Central Texas, Brownsville, Seguin and San Antonio were recognized center stage April 15 during the Smart Cities Connect Spring Conference & Expo, […]
Two major transmission planning initiatives are underway to take full advantage of renewable energy being generated in Maine. ISO New England, the regional grid operator, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) while Maine’s Public Utilities Commission is soliciting information for a complementary program aimed at developing northern Maine’s renewable energy potential and reducing bottlenecks […]
Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) and Dormont Borough are seeking a developer to transform two parking lots along the Red Line into a mixed-use development to grow the neighborhood and increase ridership. Developers are encouraged to submit their qualifications and concepts for the 2.5-acre site next to Dormont Junction by May 26. The opportunity would be […]
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Brad Smith, executive director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation. My career highlights and education: I have had the pleasure to serve as a chief of staff four times—once for a governor, twice […]
A coalition of 11 states is pushing forward to be leaders of America’s nuclear energy renaissance. The Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative, launched through a partnership between the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN), is a coordinated effort to accelerate nuclear […]