Iowa unveils $4.3B plan to improve transportation infrastructure
Of the planned funding, $3.8 billion is set aside for improving the safety and general conditions of highways and bridges.
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Iowa universities plan expansions, tech labs and new facilities
The Iowa Board of Regents has approved several new capital projects across state public universities, with new opportunities.
Montclair State University issues $66M in bonds for capital upgrades, infrastructure
Montclair State University is selling $66.1M in general obligation bonds to fund campus capital projects and refinance debt.
Los Angeles board redirects $604M to schools affected by 2025 Palisades Fire
Funding for the school projects comes from the $9 billion Measure US Bond that had passed just months prior to the fire.
New York launches $100M grant program to modernize community centers
New York is launching a $100 million capital grant program to develop community centers that promote physical and mental well-being.
FAA advances drone, airspace security initiatives under new executive orders
The White House unveiled two executive orders on June 6 to expand public safety drone use and strengthen airspace security.
Colorado expands affordable housing with $67M in Prop123 funds
Colorado has allocated $67.5 million from its Proposition 123 Equity Program to develop 1,017 affordable rental units statewide.
Illinois launches $500M site readiness initiative to spur redevelopment
Illinois is launching a $500 million Site Readiness investment as part of its fiscal year (FY) 2026 balanced budget under Gov. JB Pritzker. The goal is to repurpose underutilized or state-owned properties to attract private investment, create jobs and revitalize local economies.
Coconino Community College proposes $100M bond sale to fund campus improvements
Under Prop 417, CCC is signaling a strategic shift toward workforce readiness—while maintaining traditional academic pathways.
Education, city services win out in New Bedford’s $561M budget
New Bedford, Massachusetts, plans to spend $561.1 million for fiscal 2026, prioritizing education, public services and the economy.
