The states of Tennessee and North Carolina are preparing their Final Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program, which will be submitted to the federal government for final approval on Sept. 4. The states will be the latest to publish their spending plans for bringing high-speed internet access and infrastructure to remote […]
As part of the federal government’s ongoing efforts to integrate, promote and advance artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, the Federal Risk and Authorization Program (FedRAMP 20x) will prioritize authorizing AI-based cloud services that provide federal workers with access to conversational AI engines. Under the General Services Administration (GSA), projects receiving priority authorization must have demand within […]
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is seeking two partners to redevelop the Stewart B. McKinney Stamford Transportation Center (STC). The project will be delivered through a Design-Build model with applications due by Dec. 5. The decision to redevelop the 11-acre center is part of the transportation department’s efforts to modernize services and reimagine the […]
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has selected the first four projects for its landmark program to sponsor electric generation projects outside the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid. The projects selected for the first round of the Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) Outside ERCOT Grant Program (OEGP) cost a total of $240 million. […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced an expedited timeline last week to revitalize Penn Station in New York. Along with the new development schedule, DOT awarded Amtrak an additional $43 million in federal grants to facilitate the rapid changes. The new timeframe targets a construction start date by the end of 2027. The rest […]
Placer County Transit in California is moving forward with a $28.4 million investment toward full electrification of its public transit fleet. The plan calls for procuring four new battery-powered buses and installing two charging stations by 2028. This initiative falls under the Zero Emission Bus Rollout Plan, which was approved by the county board. The […]
The California High-Speed Rail Authority released a supplement to its 2025 Project Update Report last month, outlining the agency’s latest push to construct the state’s high-speed rail project. The report supports the state’s efforts to secure public-private partnerships (P3s) for funding and achieve full operations by 2039. The supplemental report lays out three business development […]