Massachusetts is planning to invest billions of dollars into higher education and college campuses across the state, the largest such investment in educational infrastructure in decades. Kicking the legislative year off early, the state is filing An Act to Build Resilient Infrastructure to Generate Higher Education Transformation (BRIGHT ACT) to modernize and transform Massachusetts’ UMASS […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is taking early steps to explore pathways for a nationwide network of reliable long-distance passenger rail service. The DOT’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is announcing the final report for a rail study that could lead to the restoration and expansion of Amtrak daily intercity passenger rail service around the […]
New York is providing financial help to upgrade municipal water systems. The state is investing $273 million for water infrastructure improvements across New York, with projects ranging from lead pipe replacement to wastewater treatment plant upgrades. The funding, recently approved by the Environmental Facilities Corporation board of directors, combines federal and state resources to help […]
A major county on Florida’s Atlantic coast is looking to revamp its transportation system. Palm Beach County has issued a Request for Proposals to develop a new Countywide Transportation Master Plan (CTMP), seeking consultants with experience in large metropolitan areas to create an integrated, multimodal transportation network across municipal boundaries. The county is specifically looking […]
The application period for the first wave of $1.04 billion in grants for projects to expand broadband internet access in Illinois has opened. The money is available through the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program, which is funded through grants from the National Telecommunications Information Administration. Connect Illinois Round 4 will use the funds to […]
Idaho – Gov. Brad Little has appointed Jason Pierce and Tyler Jackson to serve in leadership roles for the state’s information and technology departments. Both began their tenure Jan. 1, 2025. Pierce has stepped into his role as deputy administrator and state deputy CIO. He brings more than 35 years of experience in the IT sector to the role, specializing […]
Indiana – Purdue University has promoted Christian Theumer to permanent CIO and vice president for IT. Theumer has been serving in an interim capacity in both roles since July 1, 2024. Before his interim role, Theumer was the university’s deputy CIO. He was officially appointed to the permanent position Jan. 1, 2025. The post Purdue University promotes permanent CIO […]