At a time of concern about whether federal funding will impact government contracting opportunities, new opportunities are being announced weekly by public officials at the state and local levels of government. And while libraries might have felt threatened, many are...
The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF)— a part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) efforts to promote economic development and job creation— has made a series of changes and updates to foster startup innovation, support small businesses and spur the...
My public career highlights and education: I spearheaded Charlotte’s first Citywide Strategic Technology Plan and led the city’s first strategic technology planning process, ensuring alignment between business and technology. I managed a $12 million Technology...
Infrastructure is taking the spotlight as multiple governors highlight investments in transportation, broadband and water projects during their State of the State addresses. The American Society of Civil Engineers released a 2025 report card on the state of America’s...
The city of Durham, North Carolina, will use $42 million to make major improvements to two city parks. The project is currently in the design phase, with construction expected to begin in fall 2026. The project will develop the East End and Long Meadow Parks,...
The University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) will spend $306.9 million to build a research building and parking ramp. Construction is expected to begin in January 2028. As part of the university’s first steps in the West Campus District Plan, the project will...
The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking industry partners for a potential $1 billion contract intended to advance and deploy microelectronic technologies across defense systems. As part of an effort called the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA), the...
After its approval through the Ohio Legislature, Gov. Mike DeWine has officially signed the state’s two-year, $11 billion transportation budget. The budget will go into effect July 1, 2025. The budget places a major emphasis on critical transportation infrastructure...
On March 27, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) Board of Commissioners authorized a $160 million project to enhance the Q70 LaGuardia (LGA) Link bus line. With its approval, the authority’s next move will be to procure a construction contract. Once...
Amid concern about federal funding programs, cities throughout the U.S. are launching community-based projects to enhance citizen services, attract tourism and build community assets. These types of initiatives will continue to provide an abundance of collaborative...
Michelle Cohen Commissioner Hays County Precinct 2 Public career highlights and education: I am the first Latina elected as a commissioner in Precinct 2. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Finance, an MBA and a Doctorate in Management in...
Kevin Scott has been reappointed to the Gulf Coast Authority (GCA) Board of Directors by Gov. Greg Abbott. His term will end Aug. 31, 2026. The GCA is responsible for providing its district’s water system, controlling water pollution and handling waste disposal. The...
In its ongoing pursuit of optimizing government operations and efficiency, the Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 14, titled the Regulatory Reform and Efficiency Act, to create the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO). The bill will now move into the Texas...
Gov. Greg Abbott has made two new appointments and one reappointment to the Texas Tech University (TTU) System Board of Regents. All appointment terms will expire Jan. 31, 2031. Doug McReaken is the first appointment to the board. McReaken currently works as chief...
A bill designed to enhance Texas’ ability to combat cybersecurity threats is currently advancing through the Texas House. The bill is pending in the newly created Delivery of Government Efficiency Committee. House Bill 150 was introduced to the Legislature as an...
Gov. Greg Abbott has made two reappointments to the Texas Transportation Commission (TTC), retaining Alejandro Meade III and Robert Vaughn as commissioners. TTC oversees the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), operating as the policymakers for the state’s...
The city of Georgetown will invest $93.8 million to build the Northlands Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). A designer was recently contracted for the project, with construction expected to begin in early 2027. The plant will be built on a 20-acre plot of land located...
Steven Snell has been chosen as Williamson County’s next judge. County commissioners approved his appointment on March 27 in a three-to-one vote. He will succeed Bill Gravell, who vacated his role as county judge on March 10 to accept a position with the U.S. Small...
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will allocate $75.9 million to support upcoming water system improvement and lead service line replacement projects. The grants will supplement local funds. A selection of the projects receiving funds include: The city of...
The General Services Administration (GSA) has released the latest federal assets identified for disposition. Out of the eight properties selected for sale or lease-cancellation, two are Texas-based. The updated property list accounts for more than 2 million rentable...
With so many changes announced daily at the federal level of government, inquiries continue to come in from people asking what government contractors should expect. My answer is always the same. While there are few guarantees in life about anything, the one area I am...
Dr. Stephanie Deitrick Chief Data and Analytics Officer at the Center for Integrated Data Innovation City of Tempe, Arizona My public career highlights and education: I earned my master’s degree and my doctorate degree from Arizona State University. I spent about a...
The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Alaska are collaborating to tap into the state’s natural resource potential. The initiative is part of the federal government’s efforts to promote domestic energy development and growth. To leverage...
The University of Wisconsin (UW) System will spend $389.9 million to make critical repairs, renovations and restorations to historical on-campus buildings. Construction is expected to begin in May 2028. As part of the restoration efforts, the system has evaluated a...
Aiken County Public Schools (ACPS) in South Carolina will spend $285 million on an array of improvement projects across five campuses. South Aiken High School suffers from extensive interior deterioration. To address safety and health concerns, the district will...
