The University of North Florida (UNF) has solidified its vision for the next decade after the Board of Trustees approved the institution’s 2025 to 2035 Campus Master Plan.  The plan represents the definitive roadmap for the university’s efforts to accommodate projected student population growth over the next 10 years, establishing the needed infrastructure and services needed to elevate the campus experience and realize […]

As states adapt and integrate AI technologies into their regular workflows, Georgia is among the latest to proactively train public sector employees to responsibly use AI tools. The AI training program will be a free resource designed to equip employees with the skills, confidence and literacy needed to effectively utilize AI while protecting sensitive data and assets.  Georgia already has standing guidance in place outlining […]

America’s wastewater infrastructure is suddenly having a very visible moment, and the numbers explain why. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) latest Clean Watersheds Needs Survey places the estimated amount of funding needed for clean water infrastructure improvements over the next two decades is $630.1 billion, and some of the needs are immediate. This critical gap is forcing thousands of communities to move projects from “someday” to “shovel-ready”, and 2026 is shaping […]

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) Board of Directors has approved a $3.5 billion Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure the Track and Systems Construction Contract (TSCC). The contract represents a major industry opportunity that seeks to deliver the first true high-speed rail track and systems in the United States, according to state officials. The […]

Multiple state and local agencies in Colorado announced the launch of Housing Hub Colorado–an initiative meant to align state entities to streamline and simplify the process of applying for affordable housing tax credits. The initiative also covers related public funds and marks the first effort from the recently formed Colorado Housing Consortium.  The announcement of Housing Hub Colorado […]

Clark County in Ohio will spend approximately $100 million to design and build a new jail. The county recently received $4 million from the state to buy land and begin the design process. While the project is moving forward, the construction date has not yet been determined.  The county’s current jail – located in downtown Springfield alongside the city’s Police Division and the […]

Strategic Partnerships, Inc. salutes you, public sector officials: The Profiles in Power section spotlights and recognizes powerful figures across America’s public sector landscape. This week’s Profile in Power is Bryce Carter, the chief information officer for the city of Arlington, Texas. Your public career highlights and education. I serve as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) […]