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 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 […]
The Museum of the Rockies (MOR) in Montana – an educational facet of Montana State University – is making progress on its $60 million plan to expand and renovate facilities as it works to annex a nearby parcel of land to facilitate development. The acquisition of the property would be the latest step in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]