The University of Oklahoma is launching a campus-wide initiative to enhance research facilities, workforce development and public health.  The university announced the launch of Project 200 earlier this month, a program expected to hire approximately 200 researchers who will be tasked with improving public health, bolstering the state’s economy and creating more opportunities for the workforce.  Project 200 involves recruiting approximately 200 world-renowned researchers with records of securing […]

Federal transportation officials are making nearly $3 billion available to improve and modernize bridge infrastructure nationwide. The funding announcement, made by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will ensure local and state government have the funding to plan, design and deliver new bridge projects.  The FHWA Bridge Investment Program supports the repair, replacement, rehabilitation, preservation or protection of poor condition bridges to ensure the safer movement of […]

Federal officials are advancing nationwide efforts to improve Americans flying experiences, including upgrades to make airports safer and more family friendly.  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced May 18 a $970 million investment for airports nationwide through the Airport Terminal Program, a federal grant program funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).  The 133 awards were distributed across 45 states and […]

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is moving ahead with nearly $600 million in second-quarter fiscal 2026 infrastructure awards as part of a broader $5 billion effort to modernize health care facilities nationwide, creating near-term construction and renovation opportunities across the agency’s medical network.  VA announced $593 million in Q2 non-recurring maintenance, or NRM, awards for facility modernization projects across its […]

Central Texas city leaders are establishing new laws, rules and policies to guide the implementation and procurement of emerging surveillance technologies, with some embracing the upgrades while other debate scaling back investments.   Recently, the Austin City Council passed new rules for how it will procure and use surveillance technology such as automated license plate readers (ALPRs), drones and other information-collecting tools.  The city council passed the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology Act (TRUST Act), […]

New York has announced a new initiative to guide the state’s artificial intelligence (AI) landscape and drive additional policy and investment to support emerging technologies.  Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on May 18 the appointments and launch the 20-member FutureWorks Commission to help guide the state’s response to the opportunities and risks posed by the fast-growing technology. The commission consists of public and private […]

Wisconsin is making $60 million available to expand high-speed internet access in communities that remain unserved or underserved after other state and federal broadband investments.  Gov. Tony Evers and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) announced the new funding through the 2026 State Broadband Expansion Grant Program, which will support broadband construction projects in areas lacking […]