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Public Institutions, Public Works

US regulators have done little to address firmware vulnerabilities, think tank argues

January 25, 2024

Via: FCW

The code embedded inside devices that bridges interactions between hardware and software is frequently exposed to security vulnerabilities, but lawmakers and federal officials have not paid enough attention to them, a national security think tank analysis argues. The report, released […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

Securing emerging tech requires export controls and international partnerships, officials say

January 18, 2024

Via: FCW

U.S. diplomatic policy is navigating the protection of emerging technologies and sensitive intellectual property within the Indo-Pacific region largely through supply chain policies and partnership with ally nations, according to testimony at a Wednesday House hearing. Witnesses before the House […]


Public Institutions, Public Works

Senate starts process to pass more stopgap funding measures to avoid a government shutdown

January 16, 2024

Via: FCW

The Senate on Tuesday is set to take a first procedural vote on a stopgap measure that will set up two March deadlines to fund the government, looking to once again avert a shutdown by punting on the appropriations process. […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

U.S. Transportation Department releases 2021-2023 progress report on infrastructure improvements

January 12, 2024

Via: Transportation Today News

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently released the DOT 2021-2023 Progress Report to inform the public on the Biden-Harris administration efforts to improve the transportation infrastructure. Included in the report are the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

Biden administration seeks public input to define zero emissions for buildings

January 8, 2024

Via: Utility Dive

As the Biden administration drafts a national definition for zero-emissions buildings, industry stakeholders have until Feb. 5 to provide information for Part 1, which addresses operational emissions, according to a Jan. 3 news release from the U.S. Department of Energy’s […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

Minnesota Transportation Department awards $17.4M to eight state construction projects

January 5, 2024

Via: Transportation Today News

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MdDOT) recently awarded $17.4 million to eight construction projects in the Twin Cities Metro and Greater Minnesota to improve transportation infrastructure. Funding is through the state’s Transportation Economic Development and Transportation Economic Development Infrastructure programs […]


Public Institutions, Public Works

OMB head ‘not optimistic’ about avoiding a government shutdown

January 5, 2024

Via: FCW

White House budget director Shalanda Young told reporters on Friday that she’s “not optimistic” about avoiding a government shutdown when the current stopgap bills funding government agencies expire in the coming weeks. Next week, Congress will be back in session […]


Public Institutions, Public Works

You can now easily search through every executive in federal government

January 4, 2024

Via: FCW

A new website has made available a database of anyone serving in a top-ranking position in the federal government, offering new insight that advocates said will boost transparency and better prepare new administrations to transition into power. The Office of […]


Public Institutions, Public Works

How USPTO built a culture of trust in its automation efforts

January 2, 2024

Via: FCW

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has proven successful in using automation to quickly remediate identified system glitches and potential security vulnerabilities, according to an agency official. In an interview with Nextgov/FCW, Spence Spencer — director of USPTO’s System Configuration […]


Public Institutions, Public Works

3 guardrails for sustainable AI implementation in the public sector

December 28, 2023

Via: FCW

COMMENTARY | Starting with low-risk use cases can help build best practices while avoiding more significant pitfalls such as data leakages and security vulnerabilities. Read More on FCW


Infrastructure, Public Works

Biden-Harris Administration Grants $50M for Environmental Justice Projects in Texas

December 27, 2023

Via: Waste360

Under President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the Biden-Harris Administration has designated Texas Southern University as a Regional Grantmaker, set to receive $50,000,000 under the EPA’s Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking program. This initiative, born out of the President’s Inflation […]


Public Institutions, Public Works

3 Government and technology predictions for 2024

December 27, 2023

Via: FCW

The new year is almost upon us, and that means that it’s time for experts, technologists and columnists to try and predict some of the biggest upcoming trends for government and technology in 2024. What might make those predictions a […]


Public Institutions, Public Works

Senate’s top tech official greenlights research use of generative AI

December 19, 2023

Via: FCW

The chief information officer for the Senate Sergeant at Arms evaluated three popular AI platforms and offered members and staff instruction on how to leverage them safely. Read More on FCW


Public Institutions, Public Works

How feds can create their own mini Chat GPT AI assistants

December 8, 2023

Via: FCW

Although artificial intelligence is extremely popular with the general public, government has been more hesitant to embrace the new technology. There are ethical concerns, which led to the White House releasing an executive order stipulating how AI should be used […]


Public Institutions, Public Works

The defense industrial base is ‘in crisis,’ expert tells Hill panel

December 7, 2023

Via: FCW

The Pentagon needs to harness the innovative capabilities of private industry to ensure that the U.S. military keeps pace with the technological advances of global adversaries like China, a panel of experts told lawmakers during a House Armed Services Cyber, […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

Legislation to strengthen the supply chain introduced in Congress

December 6, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

On Tuesday, U.S. Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Larry Bucshon (R-IN) introduced legislation that would strengthen the supply chain, as well as to help America remain competitive with new technologies. The Congress members introduced the Promoting Resilient Supply Chains […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

Wisconsin bills would enable retail EV charging, drop ‘cumbersome’ utility requirement

November 30, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

The NEVI program was announced last year, with $5 billion in formula funding for states and another $2.5 billion available in competitive grants. States must develop transportation electrification plans to access the funds, which among other requirements must allow charging […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

New York to invest $100M for roadway repaving, resiliency enhancements

November 30, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

On Wednesday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her state would release $100 million to support repaving and improvements to state roadways impacted by the extreme weather. Hochul said the state would fund repaving projects in 66 locations covering nearly […]


Public Institutions, Public Works

Congress takes up software supply chain security

November 30, 2023

Via: FCW

The FITARA scorecard could become a vehicle for measuring agency progress against the administration’s software security goals. Read More on FCW


Public Institutions, Public Works

Reorganizing government acquisition for the digital age

November 28, 2023

Via: FCW

The self-described “procurement arm of the federal government” is undergoing a reorganization years in the making. The Federal Acquisition Service, housed in the General Services Administration, supports over $87 billion in contracts across the government as part of its mission […]