University of Arizona appoints interim CIO

Arizona – Elliott Cheu has been appointed interim chief information officer (CIO) of the University of Arizona. Cheu has served in multiple interim leadership roles, most recently as interim senior vice president for research and innovation. Cheu began his interim role Jan. 6, 2025. The post University of Arizona appoints interim CIO appeared first on Government Market News.

Strategic U.S. port projects to strengthen global trade and national security

America’s ports are responsible for approximately $2.9 trillion in GDP annually. They provide jobs for 21.8 million Americans and move more than 40% of the country’s goods. To say that the maritime industry is a critical component of America’s global competitive status is an understatement. Given the vital role ports play in sustaining economic stability […]

“Highway to Nowhere” in West Baltimore getting $85 million for redevelopment

Maryland will receive millions in federal funding to reunite Baltimore communities and rejuvenate a troubled corridor that has segmented the city for over 50 years.  The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is announcing $85.5 million in federal pilot funding for the two-phase Highway to Nowhere project in West Baltimore. The project, led by the Maryland […]

DOI invests $514 million in western water storage, conveyance projects

The federal government is investing over half a billion dollars to enhance drinking water infrastructure and capture precipitation for drought resilience in western states.  The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) is announcing $514 million in federal funding to support five water storage and conveyance projects around the country. The funding, which comes from the Investing […]

New York Department of Transportation receives $32 million grant to reduce pollution from construction

New York will further its efforts to reduce air pollution from construction after receiving a $32 million grant through the Federal Highway Administration.  The New York Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has been working on identifying and using construction materials that reduce greenhouse gas emissions due to lower levels of embodied carbon through the state’s Low-Carbon […]

Indigenous communities harness $121 million to prepare for climate impacts

Indigenous communities are receiving help to prepare for increasing effects of climate change. The Department of Interior is directing $121 million toward helping tribal communities prepare for and adapt to severe weather, marking the largest annual funding allocation in the history of the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Tribal Community Resilience Program.   The investment is […]

Indianapolis to build new bus rapid transit line with $150 million in federal funds 

A new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line is coming to Indianapolis. The city will utilize a $149.9 million federal grant to build out the major expansion of its public transportation system. The funds provided through the Federal Transit Administration will help construct the 24-mile Blue Line, featuring dedicated bus lanes and enhanced stations to serve […]