Ohio is authorizing the issuance of $2.5 billion in general obligation bonds to fund public infrastructure and capital improvement projects—the state’s first bond authorization since 2014. The new bond funding, approved by Ohio voters in the May 6 election, will...
Investors in conventional energy and construction engineers may find temporary relief in federal building projects—at least for now. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced a one-year pause on a Biden-era rule requiring a 90% reduction in on-site fossil fuel use by...
Virginia has launched a business accelerator to help it compete for high-profile investment projects. The Made in Virginia Investment Accelerator (MVIA) is intended to coordinate state agencies for an efficient and expedited client journey by delivering...
FloridaCommerce has launched the Office of Broadband Grant Registration Portal with the intention of streamlining the application process for future broadband grant programs. The grants will fund programs connecting Florida’s small cities and rural communities to...
Education, workforce development and infrastructure win out as Missouri’s government prepares for the World Cup in 2026. The Missouri legislature approved a new operating budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026, narrowly avoiding the constitutional deadline. While lawmakers...
Andy Gipson – Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, State of Mississippi My public career highlights and education: I attended Mississippi College, where I double majored in history and political science and Christian studies. I learned a lot about public...
