Featured Wisconsin authorizes $254M for university, state facility improvements Wisconsin approves $254 million in state building projects, including UW-Madison housing and infrastructure upgrades. Read More
Featured New Mexico directs more than 90% of solar grants to rural communities New Mexico has awarded $19.3 million through its Local Solar Access Fund, supporting 34 grants. Read More
Featured Former Indiana homeland security chief to lead cybersecurity office Indiana appoints Joel Thacker to lead its new Office of Cybersecurity, coordinating statewide preparedness. Read More
Featured Mass. town plans $264M middle school replacement Chelmsford advances a $264 million Parker Middle School replacement featuring a 238,701-square-foot building. Read More
Featured FEMA announces $1.6B for emergency preparedness, security grants FEMA announces $1.6 billion across nine grant programs for emergency operations centers and disaster preparedness. Read More
Construction·News·Opportunities·State Ohio cities consider preapproved plans for duplexes, small apartments Ohio housing groups seek reusable building plans to reduce design costs and streamline permitting for small apartments.
Federal·Opportunities·Roads/Bridges·Transportation USDOT directs $426M to major highway and freight corridor projects USDOT announces $426 million in INFRA grants for highway expansions and transportation technology upgrades.
Opportunities·State Michigan launches hub to expand commercial space industry Michigan launches a nearly $1.2 million Space Innovation Hub at Newlab Detroit to support commercial space growth.
Insights·Mary Scott Nabers Insights New federal funding programs should launch a wave of infrastructure projects The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act authorizes new grants and expands federal funding flexibility for housing infrastructure.
Insights·Mary Scott Nabers Insights Cities are investing millions in a new generation of community assets Five U.S. cities are advancing $182 million in parks, aquatic centers and sports complexes, creating municipal construction opportunities.
Insights·Mary Scott Nabers Insights Airport modernization and new funding is creating an abundance of contracting opportunities New federal funding for airport projects now tops $4 billion and airports of every size seem eager to use it to modernize.
Leaders·Profiles In Public Service Leadership Appointments: Oct. 15 – 21, 2026 Strategic Partnerships, Inc.'s weekly list of public sector appointments nationwide for the week of Oct. 15 - 21, 2026.
Profiles In Public Service South Carolina Secretary of Commerce: State business community is ‘a true partnership’ South Carolina Commerce Secretary Harry Lightsey discusses his commitment to helping businesses grow and create jobs.
News·Rail·State·Transportation Massachusetts rail investments support Berkshire Flyer, West-East service Massachusetts commits to Pittsfield rail improvements supporting permanent seasonal Berkshire Flyer service.
Available Funding·Cybersecurity·Federal·Technology DOE opens $100M cybersecurity funding program for electric utilities DOE offers $100 million for nonprofit-led cybersecurity assistance to rural and municipal electric utilities.