The growing threat of climate change is driving federal investments to strengthen electrical systems across the nation. To that end, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is unveiling $473.6 million in formula grants to modernize and improve the nation’s electrical grid and power sector’s reliability. To mitigate outages and damage caused by climate-induced natural disasters, […]
The New York capital city will be the site of the first CHIPS for America research and development flagship facility aimed at advancing semiconductor technology. The National Semiconductor Technology Center’s new Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) Accelerator will be supported by a federal investment of $825 million and will operate within NY CREATES’ NanoTech complex in Albany, […]
A project in Chicago designed to modernize what officials call one of the country’s worst freight and commuter rail bottlenecks is getting a big boost from the federal government. The Illinois Department of Transportation has been awarded an $81 million federal grant for the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program’s 75th Street Corridor […]
Virginia is putting together a new artificial intelligence (AI) task force, which was called for by Executive Order 30 issued by Governor Glenn Youngkin, to provide advice to leaders on the emerging technology. The AI task force is made up of 10 of the Commonwealth’s most prominent AI experts from universities, non-profits and private corporations. […]
The Golden State is one step closer to connecting underserved residents to broadband internet thanks to an approval for federal funding. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is approving California’s application for the Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program. This approval and recommendation for award will pave the way for the […]
North Carolina – The city of Greensboro has chosen Andrea Harrell as assistant city manager. Harrell has been with the city since 2016, most recently as a senior assistant city attorney. She officially assumed her responsibilities Oct. 30. The post Greensboro, North Carolina, names assistant city manager appeared first on Government Market News.
Hawai’i – Edward Hayden has been officially sworn in as deputy director of the Department of Parks and Recreation for the city and county of Honolulu. Hayden brings more than 10 years of experience in program management and community services. He began his role Oct. 28. The post Deputy parks, recreation director of Honolulu chosen appeared first on Government […]