Energy, electricity and power are often used interchangeably in conversations, but while they are related, each is a distinct component. Energy is best described as the capacity to do work. Electricity is a type of energy generated by the movement of electrons, and...
The Washington state legislature has passed a comprehensive budget for fiscal years (FY) 2025-27, narrowly avoiding the end of the legislative session. The new biennial budget, approved just hours before the deadline, will inject $77.8 billion into Washington’s...
Lawmakers in the District of Columbia are announcing an agreement to construct a new multipurpose complex, stadium and prospective home for the Washington Commanders. The new agreement, announced by Mayor Muriel Bowser and team ownership, will kickstart a nearly $4...
Pennsylvania is continuing to turn on the tap for clean water projects, following a $1 billion wave of investment over the past year. The Commonwealth recently announced a major investment of $242.8 million to upgrade drinking water and wastewater systems across the...
Hawaii lawmakers have concluded their budget negotiations, finalizing a $39.7 billion spending package for the next two fiscal years. After extensive discussions between House and Senate leadership, the compromise version of House Bill 300 establishes the financial...
America's cities are bouncing back after the pandemic saw migration away from the largest urban areas. Metropolitan areas have added nearly 3.2 million people between 2023 and 2024—a growth rate of 1.1% that slightly outpaces the national average, according to new...