An application period for $50 million in combined federal and industry funding is now open for public-private projects that advance semiconductor manufacturing. The funding, granted by the federal CHIPS and Science Act, is available through the Semiconductor Manufacturing and Advanced Research with Twins USA Institute (SMART USA) and is its first project solicitation. The solicitation […]
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 deputy secretary for Virginia’s Agency of Digital Services, Andrea DeLaBruere. My public career highlights and education: I began working for the state of Vermont at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic […]
The University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNC Asheville) has revealed plans to transform a 45-acre plot of land – called South Campus – with new developments. Part of the university’s Millennial Campus, the two-phase, more than $200 million project will feature a stadium, mixed-use housing and a childcare center. The plan, created in collaboration […]
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has signed off on an $18.5 billion five-year Capital Investment Plan (CIP). The approved plan covers key transportation investments from fiscal year 2026 through 2030, including railroad and transit projects, accessibility upgrades, roadway and bridge enhancements, municipal initiatives and investments for Regional Transit Authorities (RTA). As noted by MassDOT’s […]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is accepting proposals from contractors as part of its $1.17 billion Central City federal flood control project in Fort Worth, Texas. The project, originally slated to begin in 2025, has been pushed back to spring 2026 due to labor disputes. Contract proposals will be accepted through early fall […]
Indiana has become the first state to authorize tolling on all its interstate highways after the governor signed legislation giving transportation officials the authority to seek federal waivers for tolls without further legislative approval. The new law, signed by Gov. Mike Braun, authorizes the Indiana Department of Transportation to seek federal waivers to implement tolls […]
The U.S. Navy is seeking a partner to complete a project extending a concrete pier at a Washington naval base responsible for berthing and deploying submarines. The Navy recently released a Request for Information (RFI) to gauge interest and availability for the project. The project is still in the planning phase and has not released […]