Gen. Mike Guetlein has been confirmed as the first director of the newly created Office of Golden Dome for America. The Senate confirmed him July 17, and he will oversee development of the Trump administration’s proposed nationwide missile defense program’s capabilities. In his new role, Gen. Guetlein will report directly to Deputy Sec. of Defense […]
The city of San Angelo passed an ordinance earlier this month authorizing the issuance and sale of $41.6 million in taxable general obligation bonds to fund improvements to the city’s coliseum and fairgrounds. The bond issue was approved by voters in May. The city is projecting approximately $73 million in annual economic impact from the […]
The Augusta Economic Development Authority (AEDA) is planning a $25 million project to improve sewer systems and infrastructure for additional industrial redevelopment initiatives in the region. The project, funded through a voter-approved measure, seeks to build a pump station, a gravity sewer line and a 24-inch sewer trunk main. The extension, running from the Little […]
The White House recently announced the signing of the Guarding Education on New Innovations for Upholding Security (GENIUS) Act seeking to regulate certain cryptocurrencies and provide enhanced protections for investors and businesses. The industry-backed measure is the first-ever federal regulatory system targeting stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency pegged to the value of the U.S. dollar […]
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will distribute nearly $2.7 billion in financial assistance to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the state. Each award will supplement local funds and expedite project delivery. A selection of the highest value projects receiving funds include: The city of Houston will receive the largest portion of the […]
The Port of Oakland in California’s bay area has completed a significant milestone for the Turning Basins Widening Project, successfully certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and enabling the $608.9 million project to move into the design phase. Construction is slated for 2027. As part of the initiative, the port will widen both the […]
Although the federal government’s fiscal year 2025 ends in September, Congress has not enacted a 2026 budget. Federal agencies are operating under a ‘continuing resolution’ that provides funding for 2025 and the uncertainty of funding for 2026 makes planning very difficult. Public officials at the state and local levels of government hope to see a […]