New York is providing financial help to upgrade municipal water systems. The state is investing $273 million for water infrastructure improvements across New York, with projects ranging from lead pipe replacement to wastewater treatment plant upgrades. The funding, recently approved by the Environmental Facilities Corporation board of directors, combines federal and state resources to help […]
A major county on Florida’s Atlantic coast is looking to revamp its transportation system. Palm Beach County has issued a Request for Proposals to develop a new Countywide Transportation Master Plan (CTMP), seeking consultants with experience in large metropolitan areas to create an integrated, multimodal transportation network across municipal boundaries. The county is specifically looking […]
The application period for the first wave of $1.04 billion in grants for projects to expand broadband internet access in Illinois has opened. The money is available through the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program, which is funded through grants from the National Telecommunications Information Administration. Connect Illinois Round 4 will use the funds to […]
Idaho – Gov. Brad Little has appointed Jason Pierce and Tyler Jackson to serve in leadership roles for the state’s information and technology departments. Both began their tenure Jan. 1, 2025. Pierce has stepped into his role as deputy administrator and state deputy CIO. He brings more than 35 years of experience in the IT sector to the role, specializing […]
Indiana – Purdue University has promoted Christian Theumer to permanent CIO and vice president for IT. Theumer has been serving in an interim capacity in both roles since July 1, 2024. Before his interim role, Theumer was the university’s deputy CIO. He was officially appointed to the permanent position Jan. 1, 2025. The post Purdue University promotes permanent CIO […]
Nevada – After Las Vegas’ previous chief innovation and technology officer left the role in December 2024, Chris Craig was appointed to lead the department as acting IT director. Craig most recently served the city as deputy IT director. He brings nearly two decades of IT experience to the position. Craig succeeded Michael Sherwood. The post Las Vegas […]
California – The port of Los Angeles has appointed Jeffrey Strafford and Arthur Mandel to executive leadership positions. Strafford has been appointed CFO of the port of Los Angeles. Strafford brings nearly 30 years of finance experience to the role, most recently serving as the port’s director of financial planning and analysis. He has also worked as the port’s budget […]