Candace Barnette, Author at Government Market News

Seattle’s new law to streamline Sound Transit 3 passenger rail project

Seattle streamlines permitting for Sound Transit 3 light rail expansion linking West Seattle and Ballard, seeking to reduce delays.

Arizona OKs $500 million in public funding for Chase Field renovations, part of a $750 million plan keeping the team in Phoenix.

The Texas Water Development Board is providing over $122 million to fund water, wastewater, mitigation and conservation.

The water district is planning a $1 billion water upgrade to boost capacity, expand pipelines and address growth through 2030.

Starting July 1, the county's budget funds housing, road upgrades and public health, with projects launching countywide.

The new law authorizes INDOT to seek federal waivers to implement tolls on any interstate highway without additional state approval.

CN is investing $295 million in rail upgrades across six U.S. states, enhancing infrastructure, capacity and efficiency.

The U.S. Navy is planning an up-to-$250M pier expansion at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor and is seeking interest through a new RFI.

The $1.17 billion project has been pushed back to spring 2026. Contract development proposals will be accepted through fall 2025.

The DOI, in conjunction with the Bureau of Land Management, are exploring options to open Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve.