The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will deliver $232.8 million to modernize outdated, high traffic transit stations across the nation. A total of eight projects spanning five states were selected to receive funding through the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP). The initiative supports modernization and rehabilitation efforts to ensure residents have reliable public transit access to […]
According to a new report published by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) and General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), state governments are taking on more responsibility for protecting critical infrastructure from cyberattacks. While approaches to cybersecurity vary, the report highlights common difficulties, including lack of authority, clarity and funding. The report pulls […]
Chicago-area transit agencies began operating under a new regional authority Sept. 1, putting the focus of Illinois’ transit overhaul squarely on the Chicago region and its suburban network. The Northern Illinois Transit Authority, or NITA, now coordinates the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra commuter rail and Pace Suburban Bus across six counties. NITA replaced the Regional […]
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Don Huffines has announced a new senior leadership team as part of what he described as an effort to streamline the agency, eliminate redundant work and flatten its management structure. The announcement assigns broad portfolios to eight executives but does not say how many jobs were eliminated or whether any […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has made several appointments to the recently established California Business and Consumer Services Agency. Secretary Rohit Chopra, who was sworn in July 1 as the agency’s first secretary, serves as a cabinet-level adviser to the governor. The agency’s objective is to support entrepreneurs and small businesses while protecting consumers and promoting […]
The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that its Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) has established a cutting-edge center to secure affordable, reliable and safe energy. The Geothermal Center of Excellence (CoE) will pull from an array of expertise operating as part of a world-class consortium of scientists, researchers and leaders. These experts come […]
Owners and operators of marginal conventional onshore oil and gas wells in Texas may be eligible for a portion of more than $100 million in grants to plug their wells and reduce harmful emissions. The Texas Voluntary Marginal Conventional Well Plugging Program uses funding from the federal Inflation Reduction Act’s Methane Emissions Reduction Program, an […]