America’s bridge infrastructure has been a significant concern for at least the last twenty years, but the critical needs are slowly being addressed. In 2016, an annual report from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) listed approximately 56,000 bridges that were deemed to be structurally deficient. That staggering reality initiated immediate action from government […]
Missouri is investing heavily in transit infrastructure with the approval of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) approved the plan on July 9, opening $13.3 billion in federal and state funds for a variety of transportation improvements. The STIP is a five-year plan, beginning […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom has set in motion a broad restructuring of California’s housing and homelessness work by creating two new cabinet level agencies intended to advance long term goals for affordable housing and accountability. On July 11, the governor announced that the state will split the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency into the California […]
Oklahoma plans to invest nearly $930 million in improvements to aging county roads and bridges across the state over the next five years. The Oklahoma Transportation Commission recently approved the 2026-2030 County Improvements for Roads and Bridges Plan, which targets roads and bridges outside Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) jurisdiction. The plan seeks to replace […]
Loudoun County’s Northstar Boulevard in Virginia will undergo a four-lane widening project, including the addition of new paths and crossings, with design phases lasting until 2026. The project will design and build two lanes along Northstar Boulevard between Tall Cedars Parkway and Braddock Road, expanding the existing two-lane stretch to a four-lane roadway divided by […]
In this episode of The Government Connection, Mary Scott Nabers speaks with Chris James, President and CEO of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development. They discuss how the organization supports Indigenous entrepreneurs through business development and technical assistance. The conversation covers the importance of federal contracting, building relationships with tribal communities, and creating […]
Public officials throughout the U.S. are seeking leading edge technology and innovative solutions as essential components of planned projects are developed. Government adoption of artificial intelligence and automation is gaining acceptance quicker than was ever anticipated, and sensors of all types have become common, especially sensors that connect to automation systems. Facial recognition and data […]