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West Virginia plans DOT overhaul, investing $1.2 billion in transportation infrastructure

June 18, 2025

The state is restructuring administrative frameworks and injecting a funds to realign priorities and restore a state of good repair.

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ASCE updates flood resilience standards to improve safety, resistance, code compliance

June 18, 2025

ASCE's changes represent some of the most significant alterations to the ASCE Flood Resistant Design and Construction since 1998.

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New York opens $325M funding round for water, wastewater infrastructure

June 18, 2025

The state is announcing the next round of funding for two statewide programs, seeking to improve water quality and treatment.

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Alabama approves nearly $82M for Mobile affordable housing developments

June 18, 2025

The housing developments, totaling nearly $82 million in costs, will bring 218 new affordable housing units to the city.

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Arizona joins Texas, Florida in exploring AI in government systems

June 18, 2025

Arizona seeks to develop ethical frameworks for AI integration, reflecting a national trend of responsible AI oversight at the state

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A neighborhood is left ravaged by tornado damage.

Available Funding·Federal·Opportunities

U.S. Economic Development Administration opens $1.4B in grant opportunities nationwide

June 13, 2025

The funds are designed to aid communities affected by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024, and can be used for

Education·News·Opportunities

Los Angeles board redirects $604M to schools affected by 2025 Palisades Fire

June 13, 2025

Funding for the school projects comes from the $9 billion Measure US Bond that had passed just months prior to

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Construction·Opportunities·Public-Private Partnerships (P3s)

Western Kentucky University unveils public-private plan to improve student housing options

June 13, 2025

West Kentucky University has authorized an innovative new student housing model to replace the university’s oldest dorms.

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Tourism-fueled events offer billions in economic impact for cities nationwide

June 16, 2025

Planners nationwide will launch events this year to increase tax revenue, create jobs, boost tourism and stimulate local economies.

Insights·Mary Scott Nabers Insights

Public funding scarcity for critical projects will result in new models of collaborative financing

June 12, 2025

Evolving trends in public funding will result in changes to procurement practices for large projects in 2026.

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A quick look at new state funding allocations for 2025 and 2026

June 9, 2025

This week I wanted to know if there were commonalities in funding allocations resulting from state legislative sessions that had ended.

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Leaders·Profiles In Power

John J. Metro: Rewarding work through executive leadership

June 18, 2025

After graduating from Saint Peter’s University with a degree in political science and economics, I began working for Jersey City.

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Iowa unveils $4.3B plan to improve transportation infrastructure

June 17, 2025

Of the planned funding, $3.8 billion is set aside for improving the safety and general conditions of highways and bridges.

Construction·News

Philadelphia approves historic $2 billion affordable housing plan

June 17, 2025

The $2 billion H.O.M.E. Plan details a roadmap to an affordable market that ensures residents have access to housing.

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Energy·Legislation/Policy·News

Texas lawmakers advance nuclear energy leadership

June 17, 2025

The Texas Legislature has passed a bill to catalyze nuclear energy production and stabilize the state's energy grid.

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