Connecticut is taking steps to bridge the digital divide and connect thousands of residents to reliable, high-speed internet service. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is announcing another round of awards through the state’s ConneCTed Communities Grant Program, with approximately $6.7 million in funding still available after this distribution. In this second […]
The Strategic Partnerships (SPI) firm turned 30 this year. That is especially shocking to me since I remember the company’s birth as if it were yesterday. The job I hold has been one of the most enjoyable experiences ever… and I’m not sure I’ll ever quit since I love this a lot. Recently, I was […]
Colorado is prioritizing funding for infrastructure, higher education and health care in a new budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025-26. The state’s General Assembly has approved a new spending plan to support the government’s operations, agencies and services, which includes $43.9 billion in total investments over the next year. Expanding funding for some of the […]
Future enhancements to Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Pennsylvania, were given the green light after the region’s council members voted unanimously to authorize conditional use approval of the zoo’s master plan. The council members voted 6-0 with Councilwoman Jasmine Griffen recusing herself from the vote, citing her employment at the zoo. With the approval, the […]
Contractors working with the City of Baltimore can expect notable changes in how infrastructure projects are handled. On April 21, 2025, Mayor Brandon M. Scott signed an executive order to overhaul the city’s capital contracting system to increase efficiency, transparency and equity. The directive tasks the Mayor’s Office of Infrastructure Development (MOID) with implementing 23 […]
Louisiana will receive more than $21.8 million in Federal Emergency Management Authority (FEMA) reimbursements for permanent repairs and recovery efforts that followed Hurricanes Laura and Ida. The two storms, which occurred in 2020 and 2021, both made landfall as Category 4 hurricanes that caused nearly $100 billion in damage and at least 138 fatalities. The […]
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Thomas Graham, executive director of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. My career highlights and education: I actually began my career in state government here at TABC in 2005. Starting as an auditor […]