Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has made a series of sweeping appointments to multiple Boards of Trustees (BOT) across the state’s higher education systems. A notable appointment to the state’s education leadership is Paul Renner to the Board of Governors of the State...
Creating and strengthening task forces focused on artificial intelligence is the latest trend at state legislatures across the country. Whether building on previous efforts or initiating something new, the most recent legislative pushes in West Virginia, Illinois and...
Maine is planning billions of dollars for infrastructure projects to improve, maintain and modernize the state’s transportation system over the next three years. The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) has unveiled an updated work plan for transportation...
Southern California’s rail network is facing ongoing threats that could significantly impact vital rail-based travel and safety across the region. Without emergency action from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), the rail service will likely be...
State efforts to enhance energy efficiency through dedicated programs are having a noticeable effect on cost-saving measures and pollution reduction. According to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), states collectively invested $8.8 billion...
The drive for state efficiency has swept the nation in the wake of the federal Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) efforts to streamline operations and cut costs. While many states have either begun or already launched their own versions of DOGE to reform the...
