John Zerwas, M.D., has been chosen as acting chancellor of The University of Texas (UT) System. He will succeed JB Milliken in the role, effective June 1. Zerwas currently serves as executive vice chancellor for health affairs for the UT System, a position he has held...
Courtney Arbour – Executive Director, Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation Public service highlights and education: Much of my career has been dedicated to workforce development, where I have led programs designed to connect Texas employers with a skilled and...
A new city centered around the space exploration company SpaceX has been officially incorporated following a vote on May 3. The city known as Starbase is currently inhabited exclusively by people connected to SpaceX—predominantly employees. Located in Cameron County...
Energy, electricity and power are often used interchangeably in conversations, but while they are related, each is a distinct component. Energy is best described as the capacity to do work. Electricity is a type of energy generated by the movement of electrons, and...
The Washington state legislature has passed a comprehensive budget for fiscal years (FY) 2025-27, narrowly avoiding the end of the legislative session. The new biennial budget, approved just hours before the deadline, will inject $77.8 billion into Washington’s...
Lawmakers in the District of Columbia are announcing an agreement to construct a new multipurpose complex, stadium and prospective home for the Washington Commanders. The new agreement, announced by Mayor Muriel Bowser and team ownership, will kickstart a nearly $4...
Pennsylvania is continuing to turn on the tap for clean water projects, following a $1 billion wave of investment over the past year. The Commonwealth recently announced a major investment of $242.8 million to upgrade drinking water and wastewater systems across the...
Hawaii lawmakers have concluded their budget negotiations, finalizing a $39.7 billion spending package for the next two fiscal years. After extensive discussions between House and Senate leadership, the compromise version of House Bill 300 establishes the financial...
America’s cities are bouncing back after the pandemic saw migration away from the largest urban areas. Metropolitan areas have added nearly 3.2 million people between 2023 and 2024—a growth rate of 1.1% that slightly outpaces the national average, according to...
Utah’s Alpine School District Board of Education has unanimously approved a $238 million lease revenue bond to construct a new high school in Saratoga Springs and a new elementary school in Eagle Mountain. Alpine is the state’s largest public school district, serving...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) have announced $118.9 million in federal funding. The money is intended to expand affordable housing and supportive services across 29 rural and tribal communities in...
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has extended the deadline for Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program final proposals by 90 days. The extension changes the deadline from 365 days to 455 days after initial approval...
Starbase, home to SpaceX’s launch and manufacturing site, sits on the Gulf Coast in Cameron County’s Rio Grande Valley, roughly 25 miles from Brownsville. The facility supports test flights of SpaceX’s Starship rockets—central to Elon Musk’s Mars ambitions—which...
As federal funding programs are being canceled or put on hold, there is one program that has remained untouched. The State Small Credit Business Initiative has funding available for local governments to develop credit support and investment programs tailored to their...
Gov. Greg Abbott has made numerous leadership changes to the Boards of Directors (BOD) for the San Jacinto and Lower Colorado River Authorities. These government agencies are responsible for their respective river basins, including preserving water resources, managing...
The Broadband Development Office (BDO) has officially opened applications for the $30 million Texas Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Broadband Grant Program. Applicants have until May 23 to submit an application. The initiative will help ensure that all Texans will...
American Airlines has invested $4 billion to help Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) build a new terminal. The windfall of funding will enable the airport to double the size of Terminal F, putting DFW on the path toward becoming the largest airport hub in...
The city of Fulshear, Texas, is unveiling a new water infrastructure plan in anticipation of an additional 10,000 customers over the next five years. The updated Water and Wastewater Master Plan, approved by the Fulshear City Council, presents more than $212 million...
City leaders in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are exploring the possibility of a high-speed rail connection linking the metroplex. Fort Worth recently approved spending up to $75,000 for an economic impact analysis of a proposed high-speed rail route to Dallas, joining...
The Texas Comptroller’s Office is accepting applications for its LoanSTAR (Saving Taxes and Resources) Revolving Loan Program, offering low-interest funding to help public institutions implement energy-efficiency retrofits. The program allows eligible entities...
The city of Mansfield has kickstarted the design process for its upcoming $1 billion mixed-use community district. Construction is expected to begin later this year. The district—known as The Reserve—will be built as part of a public-private partnership (P3) between...
The Belton City Council approved the issuance of up to $17.7 million in certificates of obligation to support infrastructure and public safety projects outlined in the city’s 2025-29 Capital Improvements Program. The debt will be backed by property taxes and a limited...
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 at TABC’s Waco office, I continued to...
Three new pieces of legislation in Arkansas were recently signed into law, which the state said represent a $575 million investment into its water infrastructure. The new legislation includes Act 736, allowing more private entities to convert to public water...
Maine’s public schools require $11 billion to renovate, replace and modernize school facilities, a new report finds. The state-led Commission on School Construction has released an interim summary of the new and existing needs of Maine’s public schools, facilities and...
