Artificial intelligence (AI) integration in government systems has become a flurished in recent years as cities have redoubledadoption efforts to support modernization, cost reduction and enhanced security. To that end, six U.S. cities have joined an international alliance to access technical support designed to accelerate and elevate data and AI innovation. The Bloomberg Philanthropies City […]
The city of Raleigh, North Carolina, has initiated the final design phase for the Southern and Western portions of the Wake Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects. Estimated to cost approximately $455.9 million combined, construction on the project is anticipated to begin on the Southern Corridor in 2026 and on the Western Corridor in 2027. The […]
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has announced that it has moved into the federal environmental review process for the multi-billion-dollar Reimagine Interstate 787 project. The department recently completed the Planning and Linkages (PEL) study and will now use $40 million in state funds to develop the corridor’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). While […]
The Department of Energy (DOE) is continuing its $1.52 billion push to bring a decommissioned nuclear power plant back online. The DOE recently released its fifth loan disbursement to Holtec International — an $83.2 million payment on an up-to $1.52-billion loan guarantee for the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan. If Holtec succeeds in bringing Palisades […]
The General Services Administration (GSA) is continuing its strategy to modernize government systems by unveiling a Request for Information (RFI) for the tech industry to guide and cultivate the agency’s next single, end-to-end integrated procurement system. The RFI, announced by GSA on Aug. 18, marks the next step in the agency’s plan to integrate innovative […]
The U.S. is looking to lead the commercial space race with a new executive order (EO) to streamline regulations and boost competition. On Aug. 13, President Donald Trump signed the order titled ‘Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry,’ which outlines a path to cut down on redundant environmental reviews, outdated rules and duplicative permitting. […]
The city of San Antonio, Texas, has established a $500 million program to help fund airport capital projects. The city’s new Texas Airport System Interim Financing Program seeks to deliver on the city’s six-year capital improvement plan (CIP), enabling San Antonio to advance projects that enhance the airport’s operations and infrastructure. The program’s interim financing […]