Technology from the Columbia class ballistic submarines that will be developed at General Dynamics Electric Boat will be used in the next generation of attack subs
The “SSN(X)” will match the size of the Columbia class, with a wider hull
Former Secretary of Defense naval plan calls for three-a-year attack submarine production, though the Navy has not yet signaled this pace to manufacturers
Assessment by global consulting advisory company PwC determines that the United States is overdeveloped in retail space compared to other Western nations
COVID-19 and retail’s dwindling physical presence could result in vacant spaces being repurposed or demolished
Pandemic has also made more office space available, though this trend may reverse later on
Control of the U.S. Senate hinges on a January runoff election, and Republicans could retain control of the chamber if they win at least one seat
President-elect Joe Biden’s options would be limited under a divided Congress, but he could influence economic policy from the executive branch through regulations, personnel changes, and executive orders
Connecting environmental initiatives to economic ones could foster progress on climate policy
Block Island Wind Farm, the first offshore wind installation in the United States, will briefly go offline in the spring to shore up transmission cables
This issue highlights how the transmission cables are one of the more vulnerable components in offshore wind farms
In addition to developments to protect cables, efforts are underway to create a more coordinated approach to connecting offshore turbines with the electric grid
Business leaders congratulate Democratic candidate Joe Biden on his victory in the 2020 presidential race and call for a peaceful transition
Likelihood of a GOP Senate limits the potential for certain items on Biden’s agenda, but the President-elect is likely to bolster current shifts in several industries
Connecticut political leaders celebrate Biden win and hope it will foster improvements to the state’s infrastructure
