$90 million federal grant approved to replace aging bridge to Kennedy Space Center
July 25, 2019 | originally posted on Florida Today by Dave BermanThe U.S. Department of Transportation on Thursday announced that it awarded a $90 million grant to help pay for replacement of the aging Indian River Bridge along State Road 405, a road that leads to Kennedy Space Center and the KSC Visitor Complex. Officials say the project — and the accompanying DOT grant that was sought by...
Rep. Bill Posey Votes to Ban Transport of Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail Tank Car
July 2, 2019 | originally posted on Space Coast Daily by StaffBREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Last week, Congressmen Bill Posey and Brian Mast voted in favor of an amendment prohibiting the transport of liquefied natural gas by rail tank car under consideration by the Secretary of Transportation. The vote took place on June 24 when the House considered HR Bill 3055 of the Commerce, Justice,...
Boeing’s space division HQ will move from Virginia to Florida
June 19, 2019 | originally posted on United Press International by Paul BrinkmannDefense contractor and aerospace giant Boeing said Wednesday it will move its space and launch division headquarters to Titusville on Florida’s Space Coast from Arlington, Va. Although the move is expected to include only a few executive jobs, Florida officials instantly praised the announcement as further evidence that the state is taking the lead...
Brevard County woman hopes to be reunited with children using congressman’s help
June 14, 2019 | originally posted on WFTV9 by Melonie HoltBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A Brevard County woman who hoped to be reunited with her three children six months ago now says she doesn’t know where they are. Congressman Bill Posey is lending his assistance to help Michelle Littleton bring her children home from Lebanon. “I don’t even know where they are,” said Littleton....
Confused by Congress’ bills? Maybe AI can help
May 13, 2019 | originally posted on Roll Call by Kate AckleyHouse clerk is working on an ‘artificial intelligence engine’ that will compare legislation As lawmakers grapple with how to shape legislation dealing with artificial intelligence, the clerk of the House is developing an AI tool to automate the process of analyzing differences between bills, amendments and current laws. That’s according to Robert F. Reeves,...