DOE selects inaugural participants in historic nuclear reactor pilot program

The Department of Energy (DOE) has selected the first 11 advanced reactor projects to take part in the Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program. The initiative has set a goal to deliver at least three test reactors in collaboration with the DOE. The pilot program marks the beginning of the nation’s return to nuclear energy prominence. Companies […]

New York awards $300M for healthcare facility upgrades

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced nearly $300 million in funding earlier this month to advance healthcare initiatives throughout the state. The awards will support more than 50 projects through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program IV, covering efforts to expand inpatient, primary, long-term health and behavioral health services. According to the announcement, the […]

Leadership Appointments: August 14-20

Virginia – Holly Hartell has been appointed as the next chief information officer and director of the Department of Technology Services for Arlington County. Hartell has been with Arlington County since 2006 and most recently served as the assistant CIO for strategic initiatives.   New York – Jennifer Almquist has been appointed as chief of staff for Stony […]

Scott Conn: Mesa’s 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 Scott Conn, the city of Mesa’s Chief Information Officer. My public career highlights and education: I graduated from the University of Santa Clara back in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree […]

UCSC plans Heller Drive student housing expansion with 3,000-bed residential facility

The University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) is expanding its available housing options, investing in a series of projects providing thousands of new rooms for its students. The university recently announced that, while construction has been delayed to 2027, plans to build new facilities along Heller Drive are in motion. Although the construction cost has […]

Michigan voters approve $49M bond for Holland School’s new elementary, stadium

Voters in the Holland School District (HSD), Michigan, overwhelmingly approved a $49.2 million bond proposal earlier this month, enabling the district to finish and begin several critical facility projects. Among the articles funded by the bond, one of the main components will be the renovation of Jefferson Elementary. The project – buoyed by the approved […]