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Oklahoma transportation director Tim Gatz announces retirement
Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) Executive Director Tim Gatz has announced his retirement. He plans to vacate his role with the agency at the end of October. Gatz’s decision to step away from public leadership serves as the final capstone to roughly 36...
Washington governor creates council to expand commercial space industry
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has created the Governor’s Space Council (GSC), setting the state’s sights on expanding its space industry footprint. The GSC will advise the governor on strategies and opportunities to develop Washington as a global leader in the space...
FEMA awards $183.4M for port, transit security projects
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $183.4 million across two grant programs to reinforce physical and cybersecurity measures across the nation’s ports and public transit systems. The initiatives include the Port Security Grant Program and the...
Pennsylvania awards $448M for broadband infrastructure projects
Pennsylvania has awarded more than $448 million in federal funding for broadband infrastructure projects across 50 counties, marking the state’s first round of grants under the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania...
Federal watchdogs expand tool tracking $111B in broadband funding
Three federal watchdog agencies have released an expanded online tool that allows the public and government investigators to track more than $111 billion in federal broadband investments and compare them with internet availability across the country. The inspectors...
Army overhauls military construction program to cut costs, delays
The U.S. Army is overhauling its military construction program with plans to shorten project delivery times by as much as 50 percent and reduce costs by 30 percent through changes to planning, procurement, building methods and regulatory reviews. The phased...
New Jersey launches new nuclear development task force
New Jersey has begun work on a state initiative to develop new nuclear power generation, establishing five groups that will examine financing, permitting, technology, workforce needs and public engagement. Gov. Mikie Sherrill convened the first meeting of the state’s...
Larry Flynn named Montana Department of Transportation director
Larry Flynn has been promoted to assume his role as the next director of the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT). The appointment serves as the capstone of Flynn’s career following more than 30 years with the department. He most recently held the role of deputy...
Wyoming appoints Nancy Vehr interim environmental quality director
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has appointed Nancy Vehr interim director of the state Department of Environmental Quality following the retirement of longtime Director Todd Parfitt. Vehr, who has served as DEQ deputy director since May 2025, assumed the interim position...
Cybersecurity, AI lead state government technology priorities
Nearly half of U.S. states received top recognition in the 2026 Center for Digital Government (CDG) Digital States Survey, reflecting continued investment in digital services, AI and government modernization as states contend with cybersecurity threats, workforce...
Colorado submits maximum 91 tracts for Opportunity Zone designation
Colorado has asked the U.S. Treasury to approve 91 new Opportunity Zones, the maximum number of census tracts the state was allowed to nominate under the next round of the federal tax incentive program. The Sept. 28 submission would position selected communities for...
Nebraska moves to consolidate cybersecurity information sharing
Nebraska’s Office of the CIO (OCIO) is planning to consolidate its cybersecurity capabilities through a cybersecurity information sharing and advisory center (ISAC), providing a centralized hub to share critical cyber threat data with public entities across the state....
SEPTA outlines decade of fleet and infrastructure investments
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has unveiled a long-term plan to modernize Philadelphia-area transit, including hundreds of new rail vehicles, expanded frequent bus and rail service and station improvements designed to make the system...
Arizona opens infrastructure financing districts for housing development
Arizona is accepting petitions for a new type of financing district that can underwrite roads, water lines and other public infrastructure needed for housing development. The State Affordability Infrastructure District (SAID) program allows those costs to be paid over...
DOE plans $1.9B for grid upgrades across 26 states
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans to provide $1.9 billion for 31 electric grid projects across 26 states, supporting upgrades expected to add more than 23 gigawatts of transmission capacity. The projects selected through DOE’s Speed to Power through...
New York state technology chief Dru Rai steps down
Dru Rai, after serving as the New York State chief information officer (CIO) for the past three years, has announced his departure from the role. Announced Sept. 21, Rai’s resignation is effective immediately, leaving the state to begin the search for a replacement....
Illinois creates cabinet to examine AI risks, regulation
Illinois is creating a new Artificial Intelligence Cabinet tasked with assessing AI-related risks and recommending ways the state can protect residents, public infrastructure and government systems. Gov. JB Pritzker signed Executive Order 2026-07 on Sept. 22...
53 school leaders selected to develop indoor air quality plans
School representatives across the country have been chosen to develop plans to promote clean, healthy indoor air through an initiative designed to promote better air quality management for 2 million students. The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Center for Green...
Washington names Gwen Gann state cybersecurity chief
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has appointed Gwen Gann as the state’s next state chief information security officer (CISO), pulling from the private sector to oversee the Office of Cybersecurity. She assumed her responsibilities on Sept. 16. Gann succeeds Ralph Johnson,...
Chicago transit overhaul creates new contracting opportunities
Chicago-area transit agencies began operating under a new regional authority Sept. 1, putting the focus of Illinois’ transit overhaul squarely on the Chicago region and its suburban network. The Northern Illinois Transit Authority, or NITA, now coordinates the Chicago...
Atlanta Beltline transit study outlines $3.5B rail network
The Atlanta Beltline – the municipal entity overseeing the development of a future 22-mile light rail transit line – has published its final recommendations and next steps for the Beltline Transit Study after three and a half years of work. If implemented, the...
California data center laws target energy, water and grid costs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed seven bills into law imposing new requirements intended to increase transparency and oversight of the data center industry. Each of the laws covers some component of the industry, such as electricity and water usage, rate...
Report finds states taking larger role in infrastructure cybersecurity
According to a new report published by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) and General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), state governments are taking on more responsibility for protecting critical infrastructure from...
Air traffic control modernization drives thousands of FAA projects
An effort by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to modernize the nation’s aging air traffic control system is moving forward with more than 10,000 projects under way. The first phase is expected to cost about $16 billion, and Congress has already appropriated...
FTA awards $166M to replace aging rail vehicles
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will deliver $166 million to replace and upgrade outdated light rail and commuter rail vehicles across the nation. The nation’s passenger rail vehicle fleet is steadily aging, with a third of subway and commuter rail vehicles...
DOE explores P3s for coal, oil and gas, geothermal technologies
The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking feedback from stakeholders to inform future actions intersecting key public-private partnership (P3) programs with key energy technologies. Responses are due Oct. 5. The DOE’s Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO),...
North Plains Connector advances plans to link U.S. power grids
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) have released the final environmental review for the North Plains Connector, a proposed transmission line meant to link the country’s eastern and western power grids. The...
Report identifies 10 states prepared for AI data center development
A new report ranking states’ efforts to build large-scale data centers has identified 10 that it said have sufficient resources to support them. A report by Texas-based TRG Datacenters analyzed 24 states with AI infrastructure already in development. The findings...
Oregon, Illinois release statewide resilience, climate plans
Two states have released statewide plans addressing the effects of climate change, with Oregon focusing on preparing communities for disasters and Illinois targeting reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has released the Plan for a Resilient...
California fills leadership posts at new business, consumer agency
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has made several appointments to the recently established California Business and Consumer Services Agency. Secretary Rohit Chopra, who was sworn in July 1 as the agency’s first secretary, serves as a cabinet-level adviser to the governor....
Transportation Trust Fund refinancing could save New Jersey $120M
New Jersey plans to refinance Transportation Trust Fund debt in a transaction expected to save about $120 million over the remaining life of the bonds, freeing money that could be used to pay cash for projects already included in the state’s transportation program....
New HUD guidance expands public housing redevelopment options
HUD has announced updates to policies governing how public housing authorities (PHAs) can address outdated and distressed properties, including through demolition, disposition and redevelopment. The changes also make it easier for some PHAs to consolidate with other...
New York, Idaho name new technology leaders
New York and Idaho are among the latest states to set their sights on strengthening their technology leadership hierarchy after appointing a new chief cyber officer and permanent chief information officer (CIO), respectively. Meghan Cook will fill the role of New...
Denver RTD advances 65 transit infrastructure investments
Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTD) is advancing 65 infrastructure investments through the lens of its strategic initiative, “Building a Better RTD,” part of the agency’s broader strategic plan that emphasizes coordinating the timing of projects to reduce...
DOE to inherit Energy Star operations, data and IT systems
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will take the lead on Energy Star under a yearlong transition that includes transferring the familiar blue trademark, more than 15,000 partner relationships and an extensive collection of federal information systems and...
FAA awards $481M for airport infrastructure projects
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $481 million in grants to support infrastructure and safety improvements at airports across 36 states and two territories, with funding supporting projects ranging from runway and taxiway rehabilitation to terminal...
New York makes $62M available for local housing programs
The state of New York has opened a Request for Applications for more than $62 million in funding for local governments and nonprofits to make housing safe, affordable and accessible for veterans, older adults and residents with disabilities. Administered by New York...
Arkansas awards $149.3M for 50 rural health projects
The state of Arkansas has announced that it will invest $149.3 million across 50 awards to support rural healthcare services and workforce development in underserved regions. The funding stems from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The program...
Transit projects target stops, fleets, technology and facilities
Transit agencies have begun a nationwide push to improve the ridership experience, investing in technology upgrades, modernized amenities and ADA compliance measures. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is among the latest to implement sweeping...
TxDOT outlines $138B in projects in 10-year transportation program
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has released the latest update of its 10-year Unified Transportation Plan (UTP) for 2027. The document outlines a $138 billion investment in critical transportation projects across the state. The 2027 UTP marks the fourth...
P3 interest builds as FAA explores new spaceports to accommodate commercial launch demand growth
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public and industry feedback to inform future investments in spaceport development and airspace access for spaceflights. Responses are due within 60 days of the notice’s publication in the Federal Register. The...
$42.5B BEAD program advances after final proposal approvals
In the latest win for broadband availability, the National Telecommunications and Information administration (NTIA) has officially approved all 56 state and territorial Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program final proposals. The $42.5 billion federal...
NIH opens $88M funding opportunity for research facilities
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has opened an $88 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to develop shared-use research facilities or research-supporting facilities. Applications are due by Jan. 25, 2028. The NOFO supports two distinct construction...
Kansas DOT awards $61.3M for road, trail and safety projects
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KSDOT) has announced a $61.3 million investment in road and transportation improvements through two programs. The lion’s share of the funding will come from the state’s Transportation Alternatives (TA) program, totaling $37.2...
Providence Transit Center advances with $77M committed
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has officially moved the Providence Transit Center project into its next phase, authorizing design, engineering and pricing efforts. While RIPTA plans to cement the project’s construction cost during the upcoming...
Nashville advances $100M in transit, safety and sidewalk projects
Nashville’s Choose How You Move (CHYM) initiative has announced a $100 million capital commitment to enhance the city’s transportation, traffic and transit operations. Building on past investments in transportation improvements, the city will move forward with...
FTA invests $664.8M in ferry infrastructure nationwide
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has allocated $664.8 million to modernize ferry infrastructure across the nation. The funding will support a total of 23 projects spanning 14 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These efforts will significantly improve and...
New York City authority moves $1.9B bond financing forward
The New York City Transitional Finance Authority (TFA) is selling $1.9 billion in future tax secured subordinate bonds to fund capital projects. The bond sale consists of $1.5 billion of tax-exempt, fixed-rate bonds (Subseries B-1) and $415 million of taxable,...
Wisconsin approves $374M for state building projects
The Wisconsin Building Commission has approved approximately $374 million in key building projects within the University of Wisconsin (UW) system, schools, health facilities, parks and other state-owned properties. Among the projects approved was an expansion and...
FRA selects 41 rail projects for $5.3B in funding
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) plans to invest $5.3 billion in rail projects designed to improve safety, upgrade essential infrastructure and buy new locomotives to expand passenger rail. Delivered through the National Railroad Partnership Program (NRPP),...
Bank of America targets $250B for U.S. infrastructure
In honor of the nation’s 250th birthday, Bank of America has announced a $250 billion infrastructure investment plan to facilitate AI, energy and security infrastructure development. The company has already committed to the 18-month initiative starting Jan. 1 and...
$174M North Carolina dam project advances amid scheduling challenges
Lake Lure, North Carolina, is moving to replace a century-old dam after releasing its initial preliminary designs for the project. While the estimated $158 million to $174 million initiative is needed to mitigate the dam’s risk of failure, the town has been mired in...
New EPA guidance aims to prevent drinking water system failures
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is urging states to take a more proactive approach to protecting drinking water systems, with new guidance designed to help officials identify and address vulnerabilities before they disrupt service or threaten public...
Florida awards $188M to expand rural health care
The state of Florida will distribute $188 million across 80 awards to support rural healthcare, providing critical funding for better services and workforce development in underserved regions. The funding will be delivered through the Rural Health Transformation...
FTA commits $1.3B to Utah FrontRunner 2X rail project
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced that it will help the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) evolve its commuter train infrastructure by investing $1.3 billion in the FrontRunner 2X Commuter Rail Line...
SBA changes social disadvantage standard for 8(a) program
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a final ruling intended to promote equal opportunity for all small business owners seeking to apply for the 8(a) Business Development Program (8(a) BD Program) by rescinding the rebuttable presumption. The ruling...
Yellowstone plans $268M reconstruction of Northeast Entrance Road
The National Park Service (NPS) plans to partner with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to reconstruct a major roadway leading into Yellowstone National Park. Estimated to cost $268 million, construction is slated to begin in 2029. The project will improve the...
EPA targets $270.5M for brownfield cleanup, redevelopment
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $270.5 million investment across two programs in local communities to clean up polluted brownfield sites. The first program distributing funding is the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC)...
Federal roadway safety strategy signals infrastructure priorities through 2028
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has released a new National Roadway Safety Strategy that outlines the federal government's priorities for reducing traffic deaths through 2028. The framework emphasizes roadway infrastructure improvements, commercial vehicle...
New York announces $225M NOFO to support transformative economic development in Monroe County
The state of New York is making $225 million available through the Rochester-Monroe Transformation Initiative (RMTI) to promote transformative economic development projects in the Monroe County and Rochester region. Awards will be distributed on a rolling basis. ...
Eight cities receive $100M for parks and habitat projects
In its second round of funding, the Bezos Earth Fund's Greening America's Cities Program is investing $100 million to create urban green space in eight cities: Allentown, Pennsylvania., Atlanta, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Little Rock, Arkansas, Los Angeles, Salt Lake...
Detroit advances $300M plan to reconnect communities separated by transportation infrastructure
A $300 million plan to reconnect long disconnected communities in Detroit is moving forward following the completion of a comprehensive study into the initiative. The Downtown Detroit Partnership, working with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the...
FTA opens $610M competition for buses, transit facilities
The U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has issued a $610 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Programs to support projects that modernize public bus fleets and related infrastructure. About...
Las Vegas seeks developer for downtown assemblage site
The city of Las Vegas issued a request for proposals (RFP) July 20, looking for a developer to take on about 11 acres in the heart of downtown. Interested firms have until Dec. 16 to submit applications. Officials envision a mixed-use urban district on the property...
Colorado Connector plan outlines $4.7B Front Range rail buildout
Voters in Colorado will have the choice in the upcoming November 2026 election to provide additional funding to the Colorado Connector passenger rail service. The proposed rail system is estimated to cost $4.7 billion over five years, according to recently released...
Boston weighs multibillion-dollar system to reduce coastal flood risks
The city of Boston is on the road to securing billions in federal funding for its $10 billion Coastal Resilience Infrastructure plan following the draft release of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Risk Management Feasibility Study for the project. The study...
Cook County opens $300M NOFO to help cover operating expenses for local governments, districts
Cook County, Illinois, has opened the application window for $300 million in loans to help local governments cover cash-flow gaps caused by expected delays in property tax bills. The window will close on Aug. 24. The Property Tax Bridge Fund (PTBF) Program will...
PENNVEST contributes $306M to build critical water, wastewater infrastructure
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has released $306.4 million to bolster wastewater and clean drinking water infrastructure. The funding will support efforts to replace lead service lines, build and upgrade water treatment facilities,...
Seattle opens $110M affordable housing funding round
The city of Seattle has announced a notice of funding availability (NOFA) to support the development of affordable rental housing for families and lower-income residents. The NOFA provides at least $110 million for developers to advance new...
MDTA reissues bid window for first phase of $5B Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is rebidding the first phase for the $5.3 billion Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement project. The authority released a new Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to refresh the search for a new design-build team after parting...
TSA releases Gold+ model to privatize security screening at airports
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is turning to the private sector to modernize aviation security across the nation. The TSA Gold+ program will pair with and elevate how private companies interface with airport security, prioritizing technological...
White House commits $5B to AI-driven Genesis Mission
The White House has announced the next steps for the federal Genesis Mission, committing more than $5 billion in new funding to the national initiative to solve scientific problems with artificial intelligence. Fifteen federal agencies — including the Departments of...
New $75M Massachusetts fund will support infrastructure, clean energy statewide
Massachusetts state officials unveiled this month Build For Mass, a new $75 million revolving loan fund designed to help Massachusetts cities and towns pay for new public projects targeting infrastructure, clean energy, climate resilience and economic development. ...
Central New York Forward targets roads near $100B chip project
Central New York landed a historic nine-figure private investment; public officials are now planning how to accommodate the growth that is expected to come with it. The New York State Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration are leading a...
New Jersey seeks developers for Bayonne, Linden transit-oriented housing
The New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ TRANSIT) and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) have released a pair of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to develop transit-oriented, affordable housing options. Responses to NJ TRANSIT’s RFP are due by Sept....
University of Michigan advances $175M library repository project
The University of Michigan (UM) will move forward with plans to build a $175 million library repository after receiving the green light from the Board of Regents. The project is officially moving into the design phase. The construction date will be released after the...
FEMA opens $600M funding opportunity to mitigate future floods
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the availability of $600 million in Fiscal Year 2026 Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current funding to help states, territories and federally recognized tribes fund projects that reduce future flood...
California directs billions to bridges, roads and transit improvements
California lawmakers are appropriating $2.5 billion to advance transportation projects across the state, prioritizing non-motorized connectivity, increasing transit accessibility and rebuilding critical routes impacted by inclement weather. The funding,...
City leaders nationwide shift priorities to align with new municipal challenges
The National League of Cities (NLC) has released its latest edition of its State of the Cities report, highlighting municipal priorities, challenges and opportunities across the nation. While economic development remains a top priority, local leaders are contending...
Missouri plans $79.4M widening of I-49 in Cass County
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) approved the Fiscal Year 2027-2031 (FY27-31) Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) on July 1, committing about $79.4 million in federal and state funds to widen Interstate 49 (I-49) in Cass...
New York opens $270M RFP to develop affordable housing
New York State is committing roughly $270 million in tax credits and subsidies to drive affordable housing development. Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the latest Request for Proposal (RFP) for the annual Multifamily Finance 9% Low-Income Housing Tax...
Eugene Airport unveils $450M phased expansion plan
Officials with Eugene Airport (EUG) in Oregon have released a $450 million expansion plan, laying out a phased approach to ongoing and upcoming projects for facilities and infrastructure. The expansion plan is spread across two distinct phases, with the first phase...
Wyoming seeks projects for $205M rural health care funding initiative
The Wyoming Department of Health has issued requests for applications under the state's $205 million Rural Health Transformation Program to fund projects that strengthen healthcare delivery in rural communities. The program was created under the federal One Big...
FEMA allocates $349M to help states recover from, prepare for disasters
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that it will allocate $349 million to help southern states recover from natural disasters and severe weather and create resilient communities in preparation for future events. The funds will be delivered...
NASA seeks feedback on next phase of commercial space station strategy
NASA is seeking feedback from U.S. companies to help shape the next phase of its commercial space stations strategy. A recently released draft request for proposals is aimed at soliciting guidance the agency hopes will ensure a “seamless transition of activities in...
Pennsylvania finalizes $50.9B spending plan with investments across education and public safety
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed the Commonwealth’s $50.9 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 into law. The budget details heavy investments in education, transportation infrastructure, the workforce, economic development and public safety over the next...
Virginia rail trail project advances new 11-mile segment
Virginia is advancing the next phase of the Eastern Shore Rail to Trail project following the close of public comment on a proposed 11.3-mile segment between Cheriton and Birdsnest. The latest installment in the project, managed by the Virginia Department of...
Wabash General Hospital advances $55M expansion plan
The Wabash General Hospital Board of Directors in Illinois has approved a $55 million expansion plan, one of the largest projects in its history. The board recently solidified plans to move into the project’s final design phase. The project will take a phased...
DOE slates $150M investment to develop innovative energy technologies
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) will distribute $150 million to tap unconventional energy reserves as it invests in the development and deployment of innovative technologies. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)...
Suffolk County restarts search for Ronkonkoma Hub developer
Officials in Suffolk County, New York, are restarting its search for a master developer to transform 48 acres within the broader 179-acre redevelopment area between Long Island MacArthur Airport and the Ronkonkoma Long Island Railroad station. The county is issuing...
Riverside City Council signs off on new transit-oriented development plan for downtown station
The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) in California has received approval from the Riverside City Council to transform the area around the Downtown Metrolink Station into a transit-oriented development (TOD). The TOD Development Action Plan will pave...
Delaware lawmakers approve $1.3B funding plan for roads, infrastructure and schools
Delaware lawmakers have officially approved a $1.3 billion capital budget for Fiscal Year 2027, outlining core investments in state infrastructure, housing, parks, transportation and water projects. The finalized budget represents a significant leap in available...
FAA grants to fund $1.78B in airport upgrades nationwide
The US Department of Transportation announced two Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants totaling $1.776 billion to upgrade American airports with runway rehabilitations, family-friendly enhancements, and safety upgrades. The Airport Improvement Program grants...
Quantum computing push grows with new federal, state strategies
States are riding the current of the federal government’s new directives to elevate quantum information science from theoretical to commercial application, paving the way for future development and innovation opportunities. The federal administration signed two...
FEMA publishes $1.5B in NOFOs seeking to prevent terrorist attacks
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published funding opportunities in late June across seven preparedness grant programs, making more than $1.5 billion available for projects aimed at protecting communities against terrorism and other security threats. ...
SPC’s $4.7B updated TIP targets transit, transportation infrastructure and operations
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) has approved a four-year, $4.7 billion Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), covering projects between 2027 and 2030. The commission updates its TIP every few years to guide development and ensure investments are...
USC advances $250M student union overhaul in Columbia
The University of South Carolina (USC) board of trustees on June 19 approved Phase I of a plan to expand and renovate the Russell House facility, which currently serves as the Columbia campus student union. The approval advances a multiphase project estimated at $250...
Port of Long Beach plans major cargo capacity expansion, clean freight upgrades
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners is taking major steps with a $1.05 billion budget plan that aligns with a 10-year, $3.3 billion capital improvement plan, described by the port as the largest of its kind in the nation. The plan aims to help the Port of...
Washoe County Schools approve $1.8B construction plan
The Washoe County School District (WCSD) Board of Trustees in Nevada approved a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) on June 23, setting up about $1.8 billion in projects across the district over the coming decade. The plan runs from fiscal year 2027 (FY27) through...
Dk Wesley: Building Asheville through service, strategy and community connection
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 of DK Wesley, city manager for the city of Asheville,...
Asheville plans $60M riverfront parks redesign after Hurricane Helene
City officials in Asheville, North Carolina, are turning the devastation of Hurricane Helene into an opportunity to rethink its public spaces. With a community-driven vision to connect five parks along five miles of the French Broad River, the city is moving into...
Northborough advances $98.4M Peaslee Elementary replacement
The town of Northborough, Massachusetts, is moving forward with plans for a new $98.4 million Peaslee Elementary School after the Building Committee selected a new construction option over renovation alternatives for the 1962-era pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade...
Livonia seeks private partner to redevelop Alfred Noble Library
The city of Livonia, Michigan, is seeking a private partner to redevelop the Alfred Noble Library, which has been vacant for six years. The city is turning to a public-private partnership (P3) model for the project after scrapping plans to demolish the...
SEPTA opens Germantown Station site to developer input
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has issued a request for information (RFI) to gather market insight on a transit-oriented development at its Germantown Station. The goal of the RFI is to finalize a future request for proposals (RFP) for...
University of Iowa gains approval for up to $70M arena modernization project
The University of Iowa (UIowa) Board of Regents have signaled the go-ahead to upgrade the Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Projected to cost between $50 million and $70 million, construction is expected to begin later this year. UIowa plans to finalize the arena’s comprehensive...
California water officials approve $269M in funding for Sites Reservoir
The California Water Commission (CWC) has approved a supplemental funding determination of $268.9 million for the Sites Reservoir Project. The funding comes as the $6.2 billion to $6.8 billion reservoir project moves through its final permitting and approval stages. ...
States secure $1.86B boost for disaster-damaged infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced a new round of Emergency Relief funding to help states repair roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure damaged by recent disasters. The agency announced the...
Virginia will invest $28.5B in roads, bridges, rail and transit under new plan
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) have received approval for a six-year, $28.5 billion improvement plan to shore up and build new transportation infrastructure. VDOT plans to spend $9...
Port of Los Angeles charts historic construction season in new investment plan
The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has finalized its yearly vision for capital investments in the Port of Los Angeles’ (POLA) after adopting its $3.4 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 budget. The total budget commits a 25% leap in investment compared to...
School, health and infrastructure projects receive billions in Ohio’s new capital plan
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 450 (SB 450) on June 15, launching a capital improvements budget worth about $3.7 billion covering fiscal years 2027 and 2028. The two-year plan directs money toward state and local construction, renovation,...
Savannah launches $343.6M water infrastructure overhaul
The mayor and aldermen of Savannah, Georgia, adopted a master bond resolution June 11 authorizing up to $357.5 million in water and sewer revenue bonds, issued over three years. The bonds are meant to finance a slate of system upgrades across the city. The...
Feds expand Sentinel Landscapes designations, signaling future investment in Colorado, Mississippi
The Sentinel Landscapes Partnership (SLP), a federal consortium of governments, nonprofits and private-sector collaborators, is expanding its national footprint with two new designations that link military readiness, land conservation and long-term regional...
Nashville purchases $52M property for potential Music City Center expansion
Nashville city officials are making progress on its vision to expand the Music City Center after buying a former federal parking garage from the General Services Administration (GSA) for more than $52 million. The garage was part of the Estes Kefauver Federal...
California seeks applicants for $46.1M in border water quality funding
California is making $46.1 million in state funding available for planning, research and implementation projects that address pollution affecting two rivers that cross from Mexico into the United States. The funding, administered through the California Environmental...
Maine’s RSU 40 advances nearly $25M high school renovation project
School officials in Lincoln County, Maine, are planning a nearly $25 million overhaul of its only high school serving the Medomak Valley region. The Medomak Valley High School renovation project in Waldoboro has received newly approved funding to move forward, with...
Port of Seattle planning $4.9B improvement program for Seattle-Tacoma airport
The Port of Seattle is planning significant improvements to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, following the public unveiling of a new airport infrastructure plan. The port will seek public feedback on 31 near-term projects as part of the $4.9 billion...
GSA advances $239M headquarters renovation, consolidation plan
The General Services Administration (GSA) will spend approximately $239 million to renovate its headquarters ahead of a planned merger with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). While the construction date hasn’t been released, the agency anticipates that the...
Northwest Arkansas National Airport approves design for western concourse expansion
The Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) approved the final design to expand its western concourse during its June 2 authority board meeting. Although the final construction cost has not yet been released, officials anticipate opening bidding later this summer...
EMU to invest $43M in Roosevelt Hall renovation project
Eastern Michigan University (EMU) will spend $42.5 million to renovate Roosevelt Hall in Ypsilanti after being selected to receive $30 million in state funding through a recently signed supplemental spending bill. Construction is expected to begin in November 2026. ...
Missouri officials unveil statewide roadmap to address transportation infrastructure backlog
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has approved and released its 2026 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), outlining the agency’s transportation development vision through 2050. Serving as a policy-driven guide for the future of the state’s...
Maryland issues RFI for $100M clean energy program
The Maryland Energy Administration has released a Request for Information seeking stakeholder input into a $100 million program to establish an annual bidding process to speed up the deployment of large-scale clean energy projects. “Megawatts for Maryland” is the...
California opens $45M alternative fueling grant round
The California Energy Commission (CEC) is offering up to $45 million in grant funding to build out hydrogen refueling infrastructure for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) across the state. The solicitation, known as the Hydrogen Infrastructure Project Opportunity...
Kentucky, Wisconsin to deliver combined $95M for EV charging infrastructure projects
Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure remains a pioneering industry as states race to expand their networks to support long-distance travel for EV drivers. Both Kentucky and Wisconsin are among the latest to push for expanded EV charging infrastructure...
USDOT greenlights $466M investment in Washington Union Station modernization project
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) will deliver $465.8 million to support Amtrak’s efforts to modernize Washington Union Station in downtown Washington D.C. The funding will primarily target key renovation work, enabling Amtrak to implement the...
Denver advances $120M Boettcher Concert Hall renovation project
The city of Denver will invest $120 million to renovate Boettcher Concert Hall after releasing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a designer for the project. Construction is slated to begin in 2028. The concert hall has been a Denver city landmark since its...
Sacramento envisions ambitious $164M streetcar plan to improve downtown mobility, reconnection
The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) in California is advancing a $164.3 million plan to introduce a streetcar line that will connect the city’s downtown and western areas across the Sacramento River. Construction is slated to begin in early 2027. The...
FTA opens $166M NOFO to replace rail vehicles
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is accepting applications for approximately $166 million in FY 2026 Rail Vehicle Replacement Program (RVRP) grants, with proposals due July 6. The funding supports replacement of aging passenger rail equipment nationwide. ...
Mississippi to distribute $30M slated for coastal development, recovery projects
The state of Mississippi has opened a $30 million grant opportunity to spur economic development in Gulf Coast communities. Applicants must submit an application for the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund (GCRF) by July 31. The Restoration Fund was initially created to...
Illinois General Assembly sends balanced $56B FY27 budget to governor’s desk
The Illinois General Assembly has officially passed the state’s $55.9 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget, sending it to the governor’s desk for signing. The governor’s approval will mark the eighth consecutive year of balanced budgets making their way through the state’s...
Seminole County officials move forward with $175M sports venue near airport
Seminole County commissioners in Florida unanimously voted forward plans for a proposed up to $175 million indoor sports complex adjacent to the Boombah Sports Complex and Sanford Orlando International Airport. The commissioners’ approval will advance the project into...
San Diego County receives grant for $210M behavioral health wellness campus
San Diego County recently received a $99.5 million state grant to advance construction plans for the upcoming $210 million Behavioral Health Wellness Campus. The county plans to break ground in 2028 through a public-private partnership (P3) agreement. Once completed,...
Reno city officials advance University Gateway Transportation Project
A proposed transportation project designed to improve safety and mobility between downtown Reno and the University of Nevada, Reno, advanced this month as officials gathered public feedback at a community meeting. The $60 million to $90 million University Gateway...
New priorities, projects highlight North Carolina’s statewide development plan
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein unveiled the state’s new “First in Opportunity” strategic economic development plan last week, outlining a statewide blueprint focused on workforce development, infrastructure, housing and regional competitiveness as officials prepare...
Bellevue’s $230M multimodal bridge over I-405 gets TIF backing
City officials in Bellevue, Washington, are planning a new multimodal bridge over Interstate 405 after city council members advanced a new financing strategy for the project. The Bellevue City Council in Washington voted May 20 to establish a tax increment financing...
CDOT adopts $12B transportation plan charting critical capital projects statewide
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has officially approved its 10-Year Transportation Plan covering major projects over the next decade. The plan outlines details for more than 250 projects in various development stages across the state, approximately...
UTSA planning new baseball development center under $57M Bold Champions plan
New sports fields and student athletics upgrades are coming to the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), following a May 19 announcement unveiling the multi-phased project to enhance Roadrunner Field and surrounding facilities. The university anticipates the...
KCDC advances plan for $200M mixed-use south waterfront district
The city of Knoxville is reenvisioning public spaces and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure for a future riverfront site. The city is seeking a master developer through a Request for Qualifications, managed by the Knoxville Community Development Corporation (KCDC),...
OU launches new program to enhance healthcare, economic growth in Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is launching a campus-wide initiative to enhance research facilities, workforce development and public health. The university announced the launch of Project 200 earlier this month, a program expected to hire approximately 200 researchers...
FHWA opens nearly $3B for bridge modernization projects
Federal transportation officials are making nearly $3 billion available to improve and modernize bridge infrastructure nationwide. The funding announcement, made by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will ensure local and state government have the funding to...
St. Pete-Clearwater airport officials update $145M airport expansion project
Pinellas County officials in Florida provided an update on St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport’s terminal expansion earlier this week as project teams continue the planning phase for the $145 million project. The original $110 million concept called for a...
Dulles International Airport target of $22B airport-wide overhaul effort
U.S federal government officials announced earlier this month a $22 billion federal airport overhaul project for Dulles International Airport in Virginia, seeking to fully rebuild one of the largest airports in the National Capital Region. In the proposed...
Yakima School District plans $200M in major school modernization projects
Voters in Yakima, Washington, have approved a $200 million bond measure to replace two elementary schools and address long-standing facility needs across the Yakima School District. It was the district’s first bond proposal in 15 years. The largest share of funding...
Maritime Administration explores small modular reactor technology under new RFI
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has released a new initiative to develop small modular reactors for commercial shipping. The initiative calls for developers to design reactors capable of powering commercial cargo ships. ...
Baton Rouge unveils $1.5B downtown redevelopment plan
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF) in Louisiana unveiled Plan Baton Rouge III on May 6, a downtown master plan calling for more than $1.5 billion in early investment and outlining about 80 recommendations for the next decade. The plan lays out a 10-year roadmap...
Southbury, Middlebury secure $224M funding boost for elementary school projects
A $224 million funding boost is headed to the Southbury and Middlebury communities in Connecticut, seeking to support the construction of two new elementary schools in the region. Southbury and Middlebury voters approved Region 15 School District’s $224 million bond...
Illinois makes $56M in grant funding available for community development
Illinois is making $56 million in grant funding available to help low-income communities improve public infrastructure, update housing and enhance public safety for their residents through its Community Development Block Grant program. Funding categories include: ...
Pasadena expands infrastructure modernization efforts under $3.2B plan
The city of Pasadena, California, has adopted a $3.28 billion Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) outlining hundreds of infrastructure projects designed to maintain, modernize and upgrade streets, utilities, parks and public facilities. Pasadena’s CIP includes 225 active...
New York advances redevelopment plans for Aqueduct Racetrack, 100-acre site
New York State officials are planning a reimagined, mixed-use development for the Aqueduct Racetrack on a 100-acre parcel in Queens. New York’s Empire State Development has gathered community input on the future of the site, which is owned by the New York State...
Arkansas opens applications for $209M in rural health funding
Arkansas will open applications May 11 for $209 million in federal funding to support rural health programs in the state. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that an initial $55.6 million will go to the Telehealth, Health‑Monitoring and Response Innovation for Vital...
Atlanta advances $10B neighborhood reinvestment initiative
The Atlanta City Council has accepted a series of 13 recommendations to support the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative (NRI) - a $10 billion plan to improve community well-being and connectivity in underserved areas. The NRI was launched in 2025, originally as a $5...