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“All of us are smarter than one of us”: Annapolis city manager values collaborative workforce

Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity, and experience. This week’s profile is Michael Mallinoff, city manager of Annapolis, Maryland. Public career highlights and education:  I am an over 30-year member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and a member of the Global Engagement Committee. […]

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Billions in grant funding is available… what is slowing the application process?

With activities at the federal level of government currently in a state of flux, many public officials and non-profit organizations appear to be somewhat concerned about the future of longstanding grant programs that are vital to local initiatives and community development programs. While it is not possible to predict what may happen in the future, […]

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UT-Austin names Jim Davis as interim president

The University of Texas System has named Jim Davis as the interim president of the University of Texas at Austin (UT), effective immediately.  Davis, who is currently UT’s senior vice president and chief operating officer, is a graduate of UT Austin and Harvard Law School.  He also previously served as UT’s vice president for legal […]

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Tennessee proposes $59.5 billion budget for infrastructure, energy and workforce development

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is proposing billions in new and existing state funding for construction, infrastructure, transportation and energy initiatives over the next year.  These strategic investments, announced during Tennessee’s State of the State address, will outline the state’s funding priorities and the governor’s proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025-26. Building upon economic success […]

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Illinois investing over $58 million in electric buses for Chicago area

57 new electric buses will soon join Chicago-area public transit fleets following grant awards totaling more than $58 million.  The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) said the grants – $27 million to Pace Suburban Bus and $31.25 million to the Regional Transporation Authority for the Chicago Transit Authority – were the largest ever awarded through […]

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New York City plans pedestrian safety upgrades, infrastructure improvements at aging 42nd Street intersection

New York City is planning massive safety improvements to a downtown intersection that could be at risk of terror attacks.  The New York Department of Transportation (NYDOT) will begin a safety project on a stretch of West 42nd Street next summer to prevent future terror attacks and renovate street infrastructure. Following the deadly terror attack […]

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Robotaxi activity in Texas set to rev up

Texas is quickly becoming a hub for rolling out autonomous vehicles. With multiple companies already operating driverless services in the state, Lyft became the latest company to announce plans to launch robotaxis in the Lone Star state. Lyft will soon offer service in Dallas, signaling the state’s growing dominance in what could be a $1.2 […]