This executive order aims to eliminate regulatory roadblocks that slow the domestic production of critical medicines. It directs multiple federal agencies—including the FDA, EPA, and Army Corps of Engineers—to streamline…
Learn MoreThe United States is launching a sweeping initiative to rebuild its maritime industrial base, expand its commercial shipbuilding capabilities, and secure its maritime supply chains. This executive order calls for…
Learn MoreExecutive Order 14255 establishes the United States Investment Accelerator to streamline large-scale investment—domestic and foreign—by cutting through regulatory red tape. Housed within the Department of Commerce, the Accelerator will support…
Learn MoreThis NIST study examines how landscape timbers contribute to fire spread during wildland-urban interface (WUI) events. Through 16 wind-driven experiments, researchers found that landscape timbers can ignite spot fires, transfer…
Learn MoreDesign projects don’t start from scratch—they start with context. MicroStation’s geospatial integration brings real-world data into the design process, helping users analyze terrain, utilities, infrastructure, and more with precision and…
Learn MoreIn the first quarter of 2025, real U.S. GDP declined by 0.3%, reversing the 2.4% growth from the previous quarter. This contraction was mainly due to a sharp rise in…
Learn MoreMaryland Environmental Trust (MET) faced significant challenges in monitoring over 1,000 conservation easements across 22 counties due to limited staff and high travel demands. By adopting Upstream Tech’s Lens platform,…
Learn MoreThis resource highlights how Hitachi Vantara Federal supports the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and other federal entities with mission-critical digital infrastructure. By integrating AI/ML-ready platforms, secure edge services, and a unified…
Learn MoreThe Dams Sector Waterside Barriers Guide, published by CISA, provides dam owners and operators with guidance on using waterside barriers to protect critical infrastructure from water-based threats such as swimmers,…
Learn MoreThe GAO’s April 2025 report reviews how the General Services Administration (GSA) is using Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding to improve the sustainability of federal buildings through low-carbon materials, advanced…
Learn MoreAs aging infrastructure and new threats challenge the Dams Sector, innovation is critical to building long-term resilience. This roadmap outlines key research and development priorities—ranging from advanced materials and remote…
Learn MoreSmall Modular Reactors (SMRs) offer a promising path forward for nuclear energy—providing clean, reliable, and potentially more affordable power through factory-built, scalable designs. This report outlines how SMRs could serve…
Learn MoreStates have a powerful role in shaping the success of the 2030 Census. By sharing administrative data like vital records and motor vehicle registrations, states can help ensure a more…
Learn MoreThis Executive Order centers on empowering state and local governments to lead the charge in national preparedness. It calls for a shift from broad, generalized emergency policies to more focused,…
Learn MoreThe federal debt is on track to reach unprecedented heights—156% of GDP by 2055—driven by persistent deficits, rising interest costs, and the weight of an aging population. Spending for Medicare…
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