Congressional Gridlock is Threatening to Hold up $40B in Infrastructure Funding
States, localities and transit agencies worry an impasse over a year-long spending deal could delay the dollars.
How the Pandemic Changed Where Americans Want to Live
Many moved out of cities. But a leading priority people look for in their communities remains the same, according to a new survey.
Why Expanding Amtrak Service to More States Could be Tough
A federal watchdog report warns that the railroad should improve its relationship with states where it already operates before adding new service.
Fraudsters Set to Pounce on Massive Infrastructure Money
“Monitoring is critical. You have to have somebody looking,” says president of the Association of Inspectors General.
How to Jump-Start Cycling Infrastructure Improvements
The Final Mile program successfully encouraged rapid expansion of local cycling networks in five cities, according to a new report that includes recommendations for policymakers.
Federal Infrastructure Funding Creates Huge Broadband Responsibilities for States
COMMENTARY | States will receive billions to improve broadband access, but have limited experience administering broadband grant programs. Here are important priorities to consider to effectively use the money.
Commerce Secretary Outlines Priorities for Billions in Local Broadband Spending
Gina Raimondo said roughly $50 billion her department is overseeing will go first to communities without service, or where speeds are slowest. She also promised flexibility for states.
Infrastructure Update: Local Concerns Muddy a FEMA Flood Insurance Overhaul
The Biden administration faces many tricky questions from states and localities as it tries to write rules to soften the blow of increasingly devastating floods.
Next-gen contact centers demand cloud infrastructure, AI
Government contact centers need a solid technology foundation built on a secure, cloud-based platform that uses artificial intelligence, natural language processing, machine learning and data analytics, a recent report says.
White House Releases Guidebook for Infrastructure Law
It's meant to help state and local officials better understand the programs available under the $1.2 trillion package.
Buttigieg Tries to Reassure GOP Governors on Infrastructure Dollars
The transportation secretary said the Biden administration will weigh liberal priorities in awarding funding, but that it will take into account other factors as well.
How agencies can prepare for 5G
By identifying the priority use cases, establishing solution requirements and seeking the right technology partner, agencies can build a roadmap to successful deployment.
Feds Open Application Process for $1.5B in Transportation Grants
The money is available under the Transportation Department's popular RAISE program and can go towards a variety of projects involving streets, transit and other infrastructure.
What responders really think about communications tech
Easy access to data from an extensive survey of over 7,000 first responders can inform development and deployment of public safety communications technology.
Pittsburgh Bridge Collapses Ahead of Biden Visit
The Fern Hollow Bridge, flagged by inspectors as being in poor condition, buckled, injuring 10 people.
White House Expands Effort to Secure Water Systems Against Cyberattacks
This is the third in a series of 100-day sprints to shore up industrial control systems used in critical infrastructure.
Feds Announce Sweeping Plan to Reduce Surging Traffic Deaths
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called for drastically reducing deadly crashes, but much of the heavy lifting for the department's new initiative will fall on states and localities.
Infrastructure Update: State DOTs Join In Criticism of Biden Administration Plan for Road Funds
The influential American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials told the federal government it should be “supporting states” rather than creating new processes to manage them.
Biden's Infrastructure Czar Offers Tips for Cities Seeking Grants
Mitch Landrieu, a former mayor, suggested that local governments can act now to prepare for competitive funding programs available under the new $1.2 trillion public works law.
Georgia moves voter registration to cloud
The Georgia Registered Voter Information System will be housed on FedRAMP-authorized Salesforce servers and give election officials a more secure and user-friendly system.
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