The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development recently released a strategic improvement plan aimed at addressing issues with the agency’s funding, efficiency and communication. The DOTD stated that the 44-page plan is based on recommendations from a transition council appointed by Gov. Jeff Landry and from a Boston Consulting Group assessment commissioned by the agency […]
The issue of homelessness is at the very top of priority lists for every mid-size and large city in the U.S. The costs associated with large communities of unhoused individuals are daunting. Different types of remedies exist, and hundreds of cities are planning projects to address the problem of homelessness. Some of the more common […]
The state of Maryland, in collaboration with the University of Maryland (UMD), is launching a groundbreaking public-private partnership (P3) venture to position the state as a global pioneer in quantum information science and technology. Over the next five years, the P3 will invest more than $1 billion to support innovative quantum computing projects. Maryland Gov. […]
Two research powerhouses in the Mountain West are teaming up. The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Boise State University have forged a five-year research partnership designed to advance critical energy and security technologies, with a focus on developing materials for withstanding extreme environments and creating more resilient energy systems. The Strategic Understanding for Premier Education […]
New York’s executive branch hopes to invest $75 million in modernizing the state’s Institute for Basic Research (IBR) in Developmental Disabilities. Gov. Kathy Hochul said the item, which includes the establishment of a genomic core facility that would expand research and access for genetic testing, has been included in her FY 2026 executive budget […]
Illinois is funding site readiness projects in dozens of communities that improve the potential of industrial sector growth and expansion. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is awarding $31 million in grants to better prepare sites for future investments and new job opportunities. The grants, administered through DCEO’s Regional Site Readiness Program, […]
Ohio – The city of Middletown has appointed Ashley Combs to interim city manager. Combs has been with the city for nine years, previously serving as assistant city manager, development services director, planning director and city planner. She brings 16 years of planning experience in the public and private sectors to the role. Combs will […]