Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity, and experience. This week’s profile is LeeAnn Kittle, executive director of sustainability for Denver Public Schools in Colorado. What I like best about my public service is: Growing up with parents who met through social work, I was raised with […]
America’s old bridges must be repaired, replaced or expanded… and there are thousands of them. They will all receive the attention they require sometime soon because there is no other option. The funding to make these structures safe, sustainable and efficient for vehicles will not end any time soon, and the following examples of upcoming […]
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is releasing the findings of a key transportation study that examined nearly all of the state’s transportation systems and networks. The 18-month study, conducted in collaboration with business and transportation stakeholders, identifies current and future risks to Ohio’s transportation system, particularly in terms of congestion that could undermine economic […]
Major upgrades at the Miami International Airport (MIA) are proceeding as planned, with key projects advancing under the $9 billion Future-Ready Modernization in Action Plan. The comprehensive investment plan is now several years into implementation with future projects planned through 2031. The MIA continues to transform one of America’s busiest international gateways while supporting record-breaking […]
A New York state project to further artificial intelligence technology research has received $165 million in new funding and is expected to gain three new university participants. The Empire AI consortium received $90 million in new funding in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s fiscal year 2026 budget. An additional $25 million will come from the State University […]
Denver Water, Colorado’s largest public utility, is constructing piping improvements in Littleton as part of a transformative plan to reimagine downtown’s core. The utility project will install new water mains in downtown Littleton, laying the initial groundwork for Project Downtown, Littleton’s conceptual plan to revitalize infrastructure, amenities and businesses throughout historic downtown. The utility project […]
Florida is considering amping up its spending on improvements to transportation systems, with a focus on roads and bridges. Gov. Ron DeSantis has unveiled a $14.8 billion transportation infrastructure package as part of his 2025-26 “Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget.” The proposal includes major investments in highways, rural roadways and the state’s growing aerospace and […]