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CMS unveils $50B in state awards to transform rural healthcare
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will distribute $50 billion across all 50 states to improve and modernize healthcare systems and services in rural areas. Delivered through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), CMS anticipates that the...
Feds seek to accelerate energy infrastructure development
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would modify the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to accelerate approval for energy development and infrastructure projects. The legislation has moved into the Senate for further consideration and...
USDOT delivers nearly $1B to improve multimodal networks, public safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has unveiled a $982.2 million investment in roadway safety as part of the latest tranche of awards through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. A total of 521 projects will receive a share of the SS4A funding...
New Mexico approves $67M bond to advance state fairgrounds planning, development
The New Mexico State Board of Finance has greenlit a $67 million bond for the State Fair District Board in Albuquerque to develop the 236-acre EXPO New Mexico/State Fairgrounds site. Combined with the additional $22.35 million bond approved for land acquisition in...
Washington unveils $244M housing package, launches new housing task force
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson announced earlier this month $244 million in housing investments and signed an executive order to help establish a housing agency. The multi-million-dollar funding proposal included $237 million in investments to the...
California advances nearly $100M boost for supportive housing projects
As part of its ongoing bid to address homelessness and affordable housing shortages, California has announced that it will invest $95.8 million through the Homekey+ program to build permanent supportive homes and six manager units. The funding recipients include: ...
Chicago Transit Authority seeks developers for three TOD projects
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is seeking to sell three parcels of land for redevelopment along one of its busiest corridors. Responses to the Request for Proposals (RFP) are due by Feb. 25, 2026. The chosen sites – located in the Lakeview neighborhood –...
Mississippi distributes $100M to promote economic development, infrastructure upgrades
The state of Mississippi is committing $100 million across six grant funding programs to facilitate and accelerate economic development, infrastructure improvements, conservation efforts and workforce training initiatives. The funding is aimed at transforming...
Florida transit authority approves $2.5B Southport Connector Expressway
The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) recently approved the Southport Connector Expressway, a $2.5 billion controlled-access expressway designed to relieve congestion in southern Osceola County and improve regional mobility. The approval followed the...
NCDEQ announces $270M to support hurricane-damaged water infrastructure
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) will distribute $270 million to bolster water systems in counties impacted by Hurricane Helene statewide. The department selected water, wastewater and septic system projects designed to strengthen...
Alabama advances US Highway 43 expansion with $730M bond sale
Alabama officials moved forward Thursday with the sale of $730 million in bonds to finance the West Alabama Highway project, a long-planned expansion of U.S. Highway 43 and State Route 69 from two lanes to a four-lane divided corridor. The project will widen roughly...
Illinois unveils $65M funding round to expand EV charging infrastructure
Illinois is advancing its agenda to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging options and accelerate climate change action statewide. Gov. JB Pritzker announced this week an additional $65.6 million toward placing charging stations every 50 miles...
DOE invests $320M for AI scientific research
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) last week announced more than $320 million in new investments to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) tools for scientific research, marking one of the largest federal pushes to integrate AI with the nation’s scientific...
Georgia to invest $556M in military construction projects statewide
Georgia will be the beneficiary of a $556 million federal bipartisan bill that will finance nearly a dozen military projects across the state. Projects receiving the green light will prioritize building critical infrastructure for military bases, ranging from storage...
DOT opens $1.5B BUILD grant program for major transportation projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released a $1.5 billion Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) earlier this week providing support for transportation projects with significant local or regional impact. The Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development...
PennDOT launches $227M reconstruction effort on U.S. 1
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advancing the next major phase of upgrades to U.S. 1 in Bucks County, the Section RC3 Improvement Project. RC3 will improve safety, update roadway design and support current and future travel demands along the...
Youngstown advances design for $180M wastewater facility
The Youngstown Board of Control in Ohio has approved more than $13.5 million in design contracts for a wastewater treatment facility. The project is part of a larger wastewater improvement effort mandated by a federal consent decree that has been in the works for...
HHS launches shared AI infrastructure to modernize federal health systems
The Department of Health and Human Services has announced a plan to update the agency's data systems with a new AI infrastructure that can be shared among all its agencies like the CDC, FDA, and NIH. The department's stance is that the various agencies within the...
SANDAG unveils $125B regional transportation plan
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has released its final version of the 2025 Regional Plan for public comment, outlining a $125.2 billion investment in critical multimodal transportation infrastructure over the next 25 years. As the regional population...
Feds seek upgraded airports under newly opened $1B grant program
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is calling for more civility in air travel and transit under the department’s “Golden Age of Travel” initiative. Under this effort, the department has opened $1 billion in Airport Terminal Program...
Nashville signs agreement for infrastructure projects near future $600M cultural center
In the latest update for the $600 million Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) building project, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville (Metro) will commit $35.7 million to cover infrastructure costs. The allocation follows months of negotiations between TPAC and...
Bryce Carter: Arlington’s CISO
Strategic Partnerships, Inc. salutes you, public sector officials: The Profiles in Power section spotlights and recognizes powerful figures across America’s public sector landscape. This week’s Profile in Power is Bryce Carter, the chief information officer for the...
California High-Speed Rail Authority open for bids to $3.5B track, systems contract
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) Board of Directors has approved a $3.5 billion Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure the Track and Systems Construction Contract (TSCC). The contract represents a major industry opportunity that seeks to deliver...
New York opens $100M program to expand childcare facilities
New York state is kicking off a $100 million Child Care Capital Construction Funding Program to connect more than 10,000 children to vital childcare programs, facilities and services. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the plan Dec. 1. It expands on a $50 million program...
SeaTac to spend up to $216M on new civic campus
The city of SeaTac, Washington, is moving forward with the creation of a new civic campus, with an estimated cost between $85 million and $216 million to build a city hall and supporting amenities. Currently in the design phase, construction is slated to begin in late...
PANYNJ unveils $45B capital plan to modernize regional infrastructure
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) is unveiling a $45 billion capital plan, funding the completion of several megaprojects and gearing up the port for critical infrastructure improvements. The Port Authority Board of Commissioners will next meet...
Colorado streamlines funding process for affordable housing developers
Multiple state and local agencies in Colorado announced the launch of Housing Hub Colorado–an initiative meant to align state entities to streamline and simplify the process of applying for affordable housing tax credits. The initiative also covers related public...
Army seeks partners for nuclear-powered Janus Program
The Army is launching a new initiative to expand sustainable energy options at domestic military facilities. The announcement marks a kickoff period for Janus Program, which has entered its initial acquisition and site selection phase. The program was created to carry...
State support propels Clark County’s $100M jail construction project
Clark County in Ohio will spend approximately $100 million to design and build a new jail. The county recently received $4 million from the state to buy land and begin the design process. While the project is moving forward, the construction date has not yet...
San Luis Obispo approves new plan for $127M interchange, bridge project
The city of San Luis Obispo, California, is moving forward with a $127 million project to build an interchange and bridge along Prado Road. Currently in the design phase, construction is anticipated to begin in 2029. The city council approved recommendations included...
New York to award $97.4M for alternative transit projects
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $97.4 million in new funding on Nov. 12 for transportation projects that promote alternative travel options and healthy lifestyles for residents. The funds fall under the state's Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The...
Federal HUD services return under $3.9B Continuum of Care NOFO
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has unveiled a $3.9 billion funding opportunity to address the youth homelessness crisis through the Continuum of Care (CoC) program. The application window is open until Jan. 14, 2026. The CoC program is designed...
Orlando allocates $100M for future SunRail-Brightline rail connection
The Orlando City Council has approved a $2.62 billion Capital Improvements Fund that includes a $100 million placeholder for the proposed multibillion-dollar rail link connecting SunRail and Brightline through Central Florida. Transportation staff noted that the...
DOE reveals $355M available to reinforce domestic critical minerals supply chains
The Department of Energy (DOE) will distribute $355 million to bolster the domestic production of critical minerals used for energy production, manufacturing, transportation and national defense across two funding opportunities. Applicants have until Dec. 15 to apply...
Voters approve $1.9B Columbus improvement plan for housing, utilities and facilities
The city of Columbus’ $1.9 billion bond package in Ohio has received sweeping voter approval for all propositions. The funding will be allocated to support the following sectors: Affordable housing/neighborhood development - $500 million. Public utilities - $500...
Jackson schools to initiate $126M facility overhaul after narrow bond victory
Jackson, Michigan voters delivered a $126 million bond victory for Jackson Public Schools in the Nov. 4 election. With a narrow margin of 3,683 to 3,262, or 53% affirmative, the measure will underwrite a major infrastructure and construction program across the...
Maricopa County voters advance nearly $900M plan to expand health facilities
Maricopa County voters in Arizona have approved Proposition 409, authorizing up to $898M in general obligation bonds to modernize and expand Valleywise Health’s hospital and clinic network. The measure will fund construction and renovations across the county to...
NYC moves forward with $905M plan for Queens’ housing expansion
A historic neighborhood rezoning plan that will bring approximately 15,000 new homes to New York City is moving forward. The New York City Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use recently approved the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan, which...
Voters approve $265M Des Moines education overhaul
Voters in Iowa’s largest school district backed a $265 million bond Tuesday to fund the Reimagining Education initiative to renovate aging buildings, expand preschool access and introduce career-pathway “signature” schools for the district’s more than 30,000...
TDOT plans $350M Anderson County congestion relief, safety project
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has unveiled a $350 million plan to widen more than six miles of State Route 170 (Edgemoor Road) in Anderson County and expand the aging Clinch River Bridge to four lanes. Officials say the project will improve safety,...
Illinois EPA unveils NOFO to expand EV charging infrastructure
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a $20 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to expand charging station infrastructure across the state. The application window will open Nov. 17 and be delivered on a first-come, first-serve...
Denver voters OK $950M ‘Vibrant Denver’ bond
Denver voters approved a $950 million bond package Nov. 4 containing capital improvement projects spanning the city. The bond package, dubbed Vibrant Denver, has five independent measures that were put before voters. Each measure contains a list of related capital...
Michigan targets highways, multimodal infrastructure in new $16B transportation program
The Michigan State Transportation Commission (STC) has officially approved the transportation department’s $16.1 billion Five-Year Transportation Program (5YTP). The document will now be transmitted to the Michigan Legislature, state budget director and the House and...
UW–Stevens Point approves $98M Sentry Hall modernization project
The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is in the process of finding a new home for the Sentry School of Business and Economics and has officially approved a nearly $100 million project migrate the school to the Collins Classroom Center and transform the facility...
DOE launches $100M program to boost energy efficiency, reliability
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is offering up to $100 million to refurbish and modernize existing coal power plants around the nation. The notice of funding opportunity, DE-FOA-0003606, targets projects that enhance efficiency, reliability and operational...
California approves $101M Quincy courthouse project
The Judicial Council of California is moving forward with construction of a new two-courtroom courthouse in Quincy. The project, estimated to cost $100.9 million, has entered its environmental review phase, and officials are seeking public input. Quincy is the seat...
CDOT advances design on $300M Denver bus rapid transit route
The Colorado Department of Transportation has begun environmental review and design work on a planned bus rapid transit route (BRT) that could span up to 18 miles of Federal Boulevard in the Denver metro area. According to state officials, Federal Boulevard is one...
Ohio announces $100M fund to spur energy development
Ohio state officials announced a new $100 million Energy Opportunity Initiative to support economic development in Ohio’s energy sector. The program will provide grants and low-interest loans to qualifying companies involved in natural gas and nuclear power...
FEMA unveils $1B in grants to boost 2026 FIFA world cup security
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced two major grant programs that together provide more than $1 billion to enhance security ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The first program allocates $625 million to the 11 U.S. host cities. These funds are...
Arizona advances $350M highway widening project for fall 2026 start
Construction on a $350 million project to widen, expand and improve State Route 24 in Arizona’s southeast Valley will begin next fall. The project involves adding lanes and freeway bridges to SR 24 — also known as the Gateway Freeway — between Loop 202 and Ironwood...
$207B in new funding was just allocated
Bonds elections are one of the main tools that state and local governments use to secure funding for major public projects. In the U.S., the last of this year's major bond elections occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The staggering amount of newly approved funding totaled...
Nashville International Airport announces new terminal as part of $3B expansion
The Nashville International Airport (BNA) is taking the next step in its transformative vision to expand the facility after unveiling plans to build a second terminal as part of the $3 billion New Horizon project. The design phase for Terminal 2 – officially known as...
Putnam County to build new middle school with $64.6M in state, local funding
The Putnam County Board of Education in West Virginia is moving ahead with plans for construction of a new middle school to replace a 1950s era facility. Currently in the design phase, the board will leverage $39.6 million in voter-approved funds and $25 million from...
New York advances $3.3B sewage tunnel under Newton Creek
New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is advancing plans for a $3.3 billion Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) storage tunnel beneath Newtown Creek to reduce sewage discharges into the waterway. Designated a Superfund site by the U.S. Environmental...
Maryland announces $113.8M project to widen I-97
The Maryland State Highway Administration and Anne Arundel County have announced a $113.8 million project to widen miles of Interstate 97 between Maryland Route 32 in the Millersville area to U.S. Routes 50\301 in Annapolis. I-97 is a critical artery in Anne Arundel...
Fayetteville schools approve $178M in construction bonds
The Fayetteville School Board in Arkansas approved up to $178.1 million in bonds on Oct. 23, ensuring several capital projects are funded to completion. The board vote also included the decision to put a six-year millage extension in front of voters in the March 3...
Kansas invests $442M in statewide transportation improvements
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced Oct. 22 a $442 million investment in transportation infrastructure statewide. The funding represents the fourth round of projects added to the development pipeline for the state's Eisenhower Legacy...
Rhode Island announces availability of over $81M in affordable housing funds
The state of Rhode Island has launched the first wave of housing programs funded through its historic $120 million housing bond. The programs supported through the voter-approved bond measure will provide critical resources to help communities address the housing...
Austin secures $25M in state funds for Lady Bird Lake enhancement
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has committed $25 million to replace a popular Austin trail segment that would be affected by the expansion of Interstate 35. Trail users can expect some disruptions and detours in the near term, but agency leaders say...
Louisiana launches $150M FastSites program to accelerate site readiness
With the tightening of federal funding for site readiness and infrastructure, Louisiana is establishing a $150 million state initiative called FastSites seeking to prepare land, utilities and access for redevelopment and future business investment. State leaders...
MU issues RFI for major commercial development zones
The University of Missouri (MU) made progress on its master plan to develop nonessential land on campus, issuing a Request for Information (RFI) on Oct. 15 to source information from commercial developers. The RFI covers three main development zones covering almost...
MassDOT plans to rebid $750 million service plaza redevelopment project
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will soon reopen the bidding process for a $750 million contract to rehabilitate, operate and maintain a series of service plazas across the state. The company originally contracted for the redevelopment...
Sedona advances $31.9M transit maintenance center, ride exchange hub
The city of Sedona, Arizona, is moving ahead with early implementation of its 2018 Transportation Master Plan, calling for expanded transit services and enhanced transportation infrastructure. Capping the plan, the city council recently approved moving forward with a...
GDOT plans multibillion-dollar express lane expansion along Interstate 285
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is in the preliminary planning and design phases for an ambitious multi-billion dollar public-private partnership (P3) to build express lanes along Interstate 285. While the construction date has not yet been set,...
Detroit, MDOT sign agreement to reactivate, develop multimodal hub
The city of Detroit, in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Michigan Central, will spend $40 million to potentially establish a multimodal transportation hub that would connect the city to neighboring cities and nations. Further...
Pennsylvania distributes historic $547M awards to support water, wastewater infrastructure
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has invested $547.1 million – the largest single-round investment in its history – to replace lead service lines, rehabilitate aging systems, upgrade treatment and service capabilities and mitigate...
SDDOT offers freight rail opportunity in southeast region
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is seeking proposals to turn over an 80.8-mile stretch of state-owned rail to private hands, intending to revive freight traffic and spur economic growth in southeastern South Dakota. The state-owned line between...
Gary targets housing, downtown and neighborhoods under $64M plan
In Indiana, the city of Gary’s Blight Elimination and Reinvestment Project has received approval for $15 million in Lilly funds, bringing the total with matching funds and other investments to $64 million. Lilly Endowment Inc. (LEI), a philanthropic organization...
California allocates $136M for clean energy, EV charging projects
California is advancing its 100% clean electricity goal by 2045, with a new $136 million investment approved by the California Energy Commission (CEC). Approved at its October business meeting, the funding will accelerate the state’s development of clean power...
Port of LA seeks developers for new terminal expansion
The Port of Los Angeles has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking interested parties for the pre-development of a new terminal. The proposed Pier 500 Marine Container Terminal Project is expected to increase the port’s cargo handling capacity, create jobs and...
Nebraska medical complex gets $1.2B green light
The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) took a major step forward Oct. 3, when the Board of Regents gave the green light to the second design phase of Project Health, a $2.19 billion facility intended to reshape health care education, research and patient...
University partnerships accelerate nuclear development nationwide
States and local governments nationwide are harnessing public higher education institutions to advance nuclear and fusion energy projects. The trend, while young, is building across the nation with opportunities to enhance public-private collaboration and innovation...
Oklahoma City voters approve $2.7B infrastructure bond
Voters have approved Oklahoma City’s (OKC) historic $2.7 billion general obligation bond, greenlighting an expansive slate of infrastructure and quality-of-life projects to reshape the city over the next decade. The package allocates about three-quarters of funding to...
Connecticut unveils $45M hybrid fund for climate, infrastructure resilience
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) unveiled a hybrid plan of state and federal dollars delivering $44.8 million in funding to help municipalities, nonprofits and tribal communities prepare infrastructure for extreme weather. ...
José R. Madrigal: Durango’s City Manager
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is José R. Madrigal, city manager for Durango, Colorado. My public career highlights and...
Fairport approves $73M school infrastructure plan
Voters in Fairport, New York, approved the Fairport for the Future 2025 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) to conclude last month. The project consists of more than $73 million in upgrades and updates to elementary and middle schools in the district. According to...
Arizona State University unveils $135M plan to renovate sports facilities
Arizona State University will invest $135 million over the next three years to revitalize Desert Financial Arena and construct a new football practice facility. The Arizona Board of Regents approved the plan last month to renovate the arena and build a practice...
Cape Coral approves $1.4B budget tackling rapid growth
The Cape Coral City Council approved a budget for fiscal year 2026 (FY26) on Sept. 25. The $1.4 billion budget focuses on several areas of priority for the city. According to officials, the budget addresses rapid population growth, infrastructure needs and pressure...
PennDOT accepting public-private proposals to improve transportation systems
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) is calling on the private sector for new ideas to improve the state’s transportation systems and boost roadway projects. PennDOT shared it is accepting unsolicited...
Illinois adopts record-breaking $51B transportation infrastructure plan
In a historic move, Illinois is initiating the most ambitious infrastructure overhaul in state history, releasing a six-year, $50.6 billion plan to support hundreds of transportation projects across cities, counties, towns, transit districts and other local agencies. ...
Michigan lawmakers approve $81B budget prioritizing roads, bridges and schools
The Michigan Legislature has approved a nearly $81 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, ending a months-long stalemate as state officials vied over allocations, priorities and programming needs. The budget consists of two bills, split between education and general...
California expands affordable housing pipeline with $414M investment
California has committed more than $414 million to 30 affordable housing projects statewide. The projects, spanning 16 counties, will add 2,099 homes, with the majority reserved for low-to extremely low-income households. The awards are part of a financing process...
Macon-Bibb commissioners advance $30M jail expansion with mental health focus
The Macon-Bibb County Commission in Georgia has selected an architect for the up-to-$31 million Bibb County Law Enforcement Center renovation project. Construction is expected to begin in 2026. The project will implement significant improvements and expansions for...
New York advances historic budget with more than $19B in projects
New York State is prioritizing affordable healthcare, housing, education and public safety in its landmark fiscal year (FY) 2026 state budget, totaling to more than $254 billion Approved earlier this year, the largest budget in the state’s history outlines a series of...
South Dakota lawmakers clear path for $650M prison project
South Dakota lawmakers have passed a bill to spend $650 million to build a 1,500-bed men’s prison in Sioux Falls, replacing an operational facility that was built in 1885. The new prison is expected to alleviate overcrowding and an associated problems that include...
USDOT awards grant for downtown revitalization in Missoula
A downtown Missoula transportation project reached 30% design completion this month but still faces hurdles as engineering and design work continue. The Downtown Safety, Access and Mobility (SAM) project has been in development for nearly a decade, beginning as a plan...
Brevard advances $143M wastewater treatment project
The city of Brevard in North Carolina will spend up to $143 million to make critical improvements to its wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Currently in the design phase, construction is expected to begin in 2026. The WWTP Renovation and Expansion project is a pivotal...
Boulder approves nearly $790M capital plan to meet rising growth
Officials with the city of Boulder, Colorado, has approved a $789.5 million Capital Improvement Program (CIP) spanning the next six years. The city plans to spend $113.3 million in 2026 alone in its adopted capital budget. The plan details seven city departments that...
LA port starts next phase of Terminal Island facility expansion plan
The Port of Los Angeles has released a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for a proposed Terminal Island Maritime Support Facility—a massive chassis support and container storage project in San Pedro. The proposed Terminal Island Maritime Support Facility would...
PennDOT advances final design for $145M bridge renovation in Harrisburg
A $145.2 million project to rehabilitate a 97-year-old bridge in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area is in the final design phase with construction expected to begin in 2027. The project involves repairing the deck of the vital Market Street Bridge, which was built in...
ODOT plans $470M seismic retrofit, replacement for critical Salem bridge
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will spend up to $470 million to seismically retrofit and replace a critical bridge crossing the Willamette River in Salem. Currently in the design phase, construction is anticipated to begin in 2026. Currently, should a...
Tennessee DOT unveils $5B public-private choice lanes plan
Interstate 24 (I-24) between Nashville and Murfreesboro could see a dramatic change under a proposed $5 billion “choice lanes” project. This effort by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is intended to slash gridlock by offering drivers paid lanes,...
D.C. city council approves $3.7B deal for Commanders stadium complex
The Commanders are set to return to the District of Columbia (D.C.) after the city council greenlit a $3.7 billion project to rebuild a home stadium for the team. The project is expected to begin within the next year. The project will build a multi-use sportsplex...
Greensboro unveils GSO35 plan to revitalize downtown areas
The city of Greensboro, North Carolina, is making a significant investment in its downtown area with the unveiling of a development plan called GSO35. The 10-year strategic plan from Downtown Greensboro Inc. looks to revitalize the area by attracting new businesses,...
DOT issues $5.1B NOFO for railroad projects nationwide
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has unveiled a $5.1 billion funding opportunity to spur railroad development and enhance railroad safety across the nation. Applications are due by Jan. 7, 2026. Following the administration’s critical review and analysis of...
Jarvis Morgan: Shreveport’s Director of Public Works
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Jarvis Morgan, the Director of Public Works for the city of Shreveport, Louisiana. My...
Huntsville receives over $30M SS4A grant for roadway safety improvements
The city of Huntsville, Alabama, will spend $30.8 million to improve safety and multimodal mobility along a corridor connected to the city’s University of Alabama campus. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2028. The project will lay the groundwork to create a...
State advances Long Beach port’s zero-emissions future with over $100M investment
The Port of Long Beach in California is accelerating its green future with more than $100 million in grant funding to further its zero-emissions operations transition. The funding announcement, made Sept. 9, will help the port pick up the pace of its progress towards...
Rapid City provides $209M in financing for entertainment district projects
Officials with the city of Rapid City, South Dakota, have approved funding for two new entertainment districts to be developed in the coming years. Two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts, Libertyland USA and the Catalyst District, were both reapproved at a...
Helena voters approve $283M in bonds for elementary, high school projects
Voters in the Helena School District (HSD), Montana, approved two bond measures earlier this month, totaling $283 million to replace existing elementary and high school buildings with modern campus facilities. Officials estimate that construction will begin in either...
FAA seeks public-private partners for nationwide advanced air mobility pilot
Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy on Sept. 12 launched a new Federal Aviation Administration pilot program to fast-track advanced air mobility (AAM) vehicles. The program fulfills Executive Order 14307 "Unleashing American Drone Dominance," signed by President...
Rhode Island approves $10B transportation plan emphasizing road, bridge infrastructure
Rhode Island’s State Planning Council has approved a $10 billion, 10-year State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) that focuses heavily on roads and bridges. The STIP 2026‑2035 must now meet a Sept. 30 deadline for federal approval, or the state risks losing vital...
$50B rural health fund opens for state applications
The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) unveiled a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program on Sept. 15, offering details on how states can apply for a share of $50 billion in available funds. The program was...
NSF seeks lead partner for new national AI research hub
The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced Sept. 3 that it will award up to $35 million to establish a National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Operations Center (NAIRR-OC). A single organization will be selected for the award, responsible for building...
PennDOT selects preferred alternative for $138M interchange project
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will build a $138 million interchange in Pittsburgh. The department recently selected its preferred alternative for the Interstate 376 Parkway East – Squirrel Hill Interchange Improvement Project, with...
IU Health approves $214M healthcare expansion in Greater Lafayette
The Indiana University Health (IU Health) Board of Directors approved $214 million in funding for an expansion and renovation project in and around Tippecanoe County. The project, dubbed the Greater Lafayette Community Growth Project, will serve residents in multiple...
LA Metro advances $2.1B in bridge projects to design phase
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) has selected a design firm for two massive transportation projects that will enhance multimodal transit accessibility and build infrastructure preparing the city for a future light rail transit...
New York opens application period for $200M for downtown revitalizations
New York has opened the application period for $200 million in grant funding for projects aimed at helping communities modernize their downtown areas. The deadline to apply is Nov. 7, with exceptions for communities in New York City, which must complete applications...
FHWA allocates $7.6B to state DOTs for transportation projects
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has published its 2025 August Distribution, listing more than $7.6 billion that will be obligated to state transportation agencies for a variety of capital improvement and enhancement projects. While potentially providing...
Tech coalitions, legislators petition to renew federal cybersecurity program before expiration
On Sept. 30, the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) will expire, placing cybersecurity programs across the country in jeopardy and potentially exacerbating the nation’s worsening cybersecurity crises. With billions on the chopping block, a coalition...
Georgia committee to transition obsolete 911 system to next generation
Georgia lawmakers are pursuing pathways to replace the state’s outdated 911 system, which is still operating on a system built for landlines, not smartphones. To explore ways to update the state’s 911 system, a study committee was established earlier this year to...
Minnesota awards $236M for water, wastewater projects statewide
Minnesota is awarding grants and loans for projects that expand, upgrade and modernize water and wastewater systems statewide. The Minnesota Public Utilities Authority (MPFA) announced more than $236.4 million in grant and loan funds for water infrastructure projects...
Phoenix receives $179M in federal funds for future water purification facility
The city of Phoenix will build a $179 million advanced water purification facility, a core tenement of its ongoing $320 million effort to supplement the local water supply. Officials announced that the project’s construction date will be finalized after the design...
MassDOT to build $135M rail corridor, conduct study for future rail feasibility
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is currently in the design phase for a $135 million project to build the Inland Route between Boston and New Haven, Connecticut. Construction is slated to begin in 2027. The department also recently received...
New Mexico unveils $120M plan to address state’s housing shortage
New Mexico is seeking to expand housing and rental options for homeless and low-income residents following a recent announcement of a $120 million housing and homelessness initiative. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham revealed last month that the new Office of Housing...
New York invests $52M to expand public-private broadband projects
New York is investing $52.6 million in public-private partnerships to expand reliable high-speed internet connectivity across the state. The grant funding will be sourced from the Municipal Infrastructure Program (MIP), Affordable Housing Connectivity Program (AHCP)...
California High-Speed Rail Authority eyes partnerships for funding needs
The California High-Speed Rail Authority released a supplement to its 2025 Project Update Report last month, outlining the agency’s latest push to construct the state’s high-speed rail project. The report supports the state’s efforts to secure public-private...
Tennessee, North Carolina unveil final proposal for over $800M broadband expansion
The states of Tennessee and North Carolina are preparing their Final Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program, which will be submitted to the federal government for final approval on Sept. 4. The states will be the latest to publish...
Mississippi clears hurdle for federal grant funding to expedite disaster recovery
Mississippi’s disaster recovery action plan is officially complete, clearing the way for the state to receive nearly $135 million in disaster recovery funding to support long-term recovery efforts from storms that ravaged the state in 2023 and 2024. The U.S....
Tampa Bay authority adopts $752M plan to invigorate transportation infrastructure
The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) in Florida is implementing a transformative $752 million transportation plan for fiscal years 2026 through 2031. The plan is a cornerstone of the city of Tampa Bay’s commitment to developing a transportation...
Coral Springs plans $101M water treatment plant to meet growing demand
The city of Coral Springs, Florida, will soon enter the design phase for a $101 million water treatment plant (WTP) improvement project. Construction is expected to begin in February 2027. The project will replace the city’s existing lime-softening plant, installing...
Allentown school district advances $133M expansion project to design phase
The Allentown School District (ASD) in Pennsylvania will build a new kindergarten through 8th grade middle school, located on the site of a former state hospital. Estimated to cost between $126 and $132.6 million, project officials anticipate the start of construction...
Oklahoma City plans water infrastructure expansion under Kiamichi River project
The city of Oklahoma City is embarking on the comprehensive Kiamichi River Water Management Project (KRWMP) to expand available water resources from the Sardis Reservoir. The effort will use sustainable methods to draw from Kiamichi River without threatening the local...
Pennsylvania bridges digital divides with $793M in newly approved broadband grants
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has provisionally approved $793.4 million in Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) grants seeking to connect every Pennsylvanian to high-speed internet. The plan remains open for public comment through Aug. 29,...
North Carolina launches statewide recovery, resilience effort following Hurricane Helene
Nearly a full year ago, Hurricane Helene hit land in the U.S., damaging communities in nearly half of North Carolina and generating historic amounts of rain, strong winds, landslide and tornadoes. In many ways, the storm, which amounted to approximately $59.6 billion...
California OKs $3B for highway, multimodal safety improvements
The California Transporation Commission has approved $3 billion in funding for projects that improve highways, multimodal travel options and pedestrian pathways across the state. Funding sources include $663 million from the state’s Road Repair and Accountability Act...
Profile in Power (PIP): Scott Conn Chief Information Officer City of Mesa, Arizona
My public career highlights and education: I graduated from the University of Santa Clara back in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, Commerce, and Administration. And my jumping into the public sector is actually my third career. I started...
UCSC plans Heller Drive student housing expansion with 3,000-bed residential facility
The University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) is expanding its available housing options, investing in a series of projects providing thousands of new rooms for its students. The university recently announced that, while construction has been delayed to 2027, plans...
Michigan voters approve nearly $50M bond for Holland School’s new elementary, stadium
Voters in the Holland School District (HSD), Michigan, overwhelmingly approved a $49.2 million bond proposal earlier this month, enabling the district to finish and begin several critical facility projects. Among the articles funded by the bond, one of the main...
California invests $145M to advance affordable home developments
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has allocated $144.5 million to fund a series of activities supporting housing assistance and availability. Recipients selected to receive funding primarily live in rural and small communities across...
New York delivers $153M to support critical water infrastructure projects
New York State will distribute more than $153 million to advance essential critical water and sewer infrastructure projects in more than two dozen communities. Approved by the state Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors, the awards will enable local...
DOT launches $46M grant initiative to expand public-private transportation projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation is announcing the availability of $45.98 million in grant funding to expand public-private partnerships in government projects and develop smarter, more efficient ways to deliver transportation projects. The funding, announced...
Kentucky, Indiana sign development agreement for $933M bridge over Ohio River
The states of Kentucky and Indiana are moving forward with a newly approved development agreement to construct a new bridge spanning the Ohio river, connecting the cities of Henderson and Evansville. The $933 million Interstate 69 Ohio River Crossing (ORX) project is...
Massachusetts approves $300M for municipal transportation projects
Massachusetts has passed a law that will invest $300 million in cities and towns for capital improvements on public roadways statewide. Gov. Maura Healey signed the Chapter 90 Program Bill earlier this month to provide 100% reimbursable grants to municipalities for...
Alexandria plans city hall, market square revitalization project
The city of Alexandria is planning a substantial modernization and renovation of the city’s historic city hall and Market Square, a rich chapter of American and local history that still in active use. Under the proposal, city hall, built in 1871, will undergo...
FAA engages higher education partnerships to address controller shortage
The U.S. Transportation Department is tackling the country’s air traffic controller shortage by expanding its collegiate training pipeline. The department announced Monday that Nashua Community College (NCC) in New Hampshire has become the state’s first institution to...
Olentangy school board advances $235M bond plan for new elementary, high school
The Olentangy Schools Board of Education voted to approve a new bond issue in a special meeting last month, asking voters for approval on a $235 million bond to build two new schools in the district. Citing rapid and continued growth in community schools in the...
Pennsylvania plans $225M upgrade for historic Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will spend $225.5 million to rehabilitate the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge over the Susquehanna River. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027. The 1.26-mile bridge has been steadily falling into decline...
Sonoma County launches $434M campus modernization project
Sonoma County, California, is investing in its workforce with a $434 million development project to upgrade its campus in Santa Rosa. Officials presented the plan to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, and it includes large-scale new construction projects,...
Virginia finalizes $1.5B broadband expansion plan
The Virginia Office of Broadband (Va OoB) has developed its Final Proposal to access up to nearly $1.5 billion in funds through the federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program. The Va OoB has opened a public comment window on the proposal, allowing...
Legislative housing reform surges as states tackle supply shortage
Pro-housing efforts are heating up across the country, with a record amount of pro-housing legislation passed between July 2024 and June 2025, according to a policy brief from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. States are responding to a national housing...
Eric Hayden: Tampa’s Director of Technology & Innovation and Chief Information Officer
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is the Director of Technology & Innovation and Chief Information Officer for the city...
Washington State offers $112M for affordable housing projects
The state of Washington issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) providing over $112 million for multifamily rental affordable housing projects. The capital funding comes from Washington State’s Housing Trust Fund (HTF) using a traditional competitive process....
Gadsden unveils $100 million RISE bond to drive riverfront redevelopment
The city of Gadsden, Alabama, is unveiling the next step to the city’s plan to reinvigorate spaces, rejuvenate city-owned property and advance local development projects — an estimated $100 million bond. After paying off three previous bonds, the city is taking its...
NYPA supports AI, battery and efficiency projects with latest awards
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has approved a new round of economic development awards, generating nearly $395 million in capital investment across the state. The awards will support 616 jobs, 55 of which are newly created positions, and include a mix of power...
North Carolina awards $204M for water infrastructure upgrades
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has announced more than $204 million for dozens of drinking water and wastewater projects across the state. The awarded projects are designed to improve water quality, address contaminants from water systems and lead pipes and increase...
Geneva greenlights $140M facilities master plan to revamp city buildings
The Geneva City Council in Illinois has adopted an approximately $138.9 million facilities master plan, setting in motion comprehensive efforts to renovate and replace outdated buildings with modern facilities. The plan outlines projects to modernize obsolete public...
California state agencies streamline duplicative housing oversight process
Several California housing agencies announced big changes to the oversight process for projects in the state. To streamline inspections and administrative work, three agencies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that has been in the works for almost three...
Ohio to open $793M funding program for statewide broadband expansion
Ohio is relaunching its statewide effort to connect all residents and businesses in the state to reliable, high-speed internet service. After a successful mapping challenge in May 2024 approved in October, Ohio is set to kick off its Broadband Equity, Access, and...
White House launches major AI expansion, innovation plan
The White House made a major commitment to bolstering domestic artificial intelligence (AI) last week by announcing the “Winning the AI Race: America's AI Action Plan”. The announcement follows a January executive order from President Trump directing his...