Lehigh County unveils over $200M in combined capital, bond infrastructure projects

The Lehigh County Board of Commissioners announced a $121.8 million capital plan at a recent meeting, outlining its spending plan through 2030. Along with the capital spending, the commissioners also announced a bond issue of $83.4 million to further support the county’s future capital efforts. The capital spending plan outlines more than 120 projects across […]

New directives, rules, guidelines, and expectations are surfacing in the U.S. government marketplace

Things are changing rapidly at the federal level of government from the acceptance of new project delivery models to the consolidation of federal procurement. Here are a few examples and as much as we would all like to proclaim that these actions allow us a glimpse of what to expect, that is simply a stretch […]

California launches tech partnership to streamline government operations

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 […]

New Jersey authority approves new innovation center to grow medical technology

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 […]

Eric Hayden: Tampa’s Director of Technology & Innovation and Chief Information Officer

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 updates $793M funding program for statewide broadband expansion

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. […]

Geneva greenlights $140M facilities master plan to revamp city buildings

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 […]