A new research center looks to make autonomous vehicles more accessible in rural America. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is spearheading an initiative with $15 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation and an additional $15 million in matching funds from state entities and industry partners. The university plans to establish the first national […]
Two of North Carolina’s leading health systems are joining forces to create the state’s first freestanding children’s hospital. Backed by an initial $320 million in state funding, UNC Health and Duke Health filed incorporation papers to establish NC Children’s, a new private, tax-exempt organization that will build and operate a 500-bed children’s hospital and comprehensive […]
New York has announced plans to commit $150 million to connecting a railway to the Long Island MacArthur Airport, a move the state said would improve accessibility and enhance the region’s transportation infrastructure. The move involves purchasing 48 acres of land and connecting the Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) Ronkonkoma Station with a proposed north […]
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity, and experience. This week’s profile is Michael Mallinoff, city manager of Annapolis, Maryland. Public career highlights and education: I am an over 30-year member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and a member of the Global Engagement Committee. […]
With activities at the federal level of government currently in a state of flux, many public officials and non-profit organizations appear to be somewhat concerned about the future of longstanding grant programs that are vital to local initiatives and community development programs. While it is not possible to predict what may happen in the future, […]
The University of Texas System has named Jim Davis as the interim president of the University of Texas at Austin (UT), effective immediately. Davis, who is currently UT’s senior vice president and chief operating officer, is a graduate of UT Austin and Harvard Law School. He also previously served as UT’s vice president for legal […]
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is proposing billions in new and existing state funding for construction, infrastructure, transportation and energy initiatives over the next year. These strategic investments, announced during Tennessee’s State of the State address, will outline the state’s funding priorities and the governor’s proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025-26. Building upon economic success […]