California has enlisted Silicon Valley executives to help redesign how state agencies operate under a new efficiency initiative launched by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The California Breakthrough Project (CBP) will pair state agencies with top tech executives to guide efforts and streamline government operations. The announcement builds on a previous executive order from April, announcing three […]
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), in partnership with Rowan University and Plug and Play, is launching a Strategic Innovation Center accelerator, focusing on early‑stage medical technology startups in Camden and Mullica Hill. The center will operate across multiple sites at Camden’s Joint Health Sciences Center and Cooper Medical School as well as Rowan […]
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is the Director of Technology & Innovation and Chief Information Officerfor the city of Tampa, Florida. My public career highlights and education: I serve as the Chief Information and Technology Officer for the City […]
Ohio is relaunching its statewide effort to connect all residents and businesses in the state to reliable, high-speed internet service. After a successful mapping challenge in May 2024 approved in October, Ohio is set to kick off its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a state version of the $42.45 billion federal BEAD program. […]
The Geneva City Council in Illinois has adopted an approximately $138.9 million facilities master plan, setting in motion comprehensive efforts to renovate and replace outdated buildings with modern facilities. The plan outlines projects to modernize obsolete public buildings, targeting Geneva City Hall, public works facility, fire stations and police stations. These structures are severely aged […]
Several California housing agencies announced big changes to the oversight process for projects in the state. To streamline inspections and administrative work, three agencies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that has been in the works for almost three years. The MOU went into effect Jan. 1, while the agencies officially announced details July 21. […]
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has approved a new round of economic development awards, generating nearly $395 million in capital investment across the state. The awards will support 616 jobs, 55 of which are newly created positions, and include a mix of power allocations and funding. NYPA awards spur economic development by providing low-cost […]