Nearly $1B approved for San Antonio technical education growth
Voters approved an Alamo Colleges District bond package totaling $987 million for new programs and facility expansions.
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Iowa city maps out $41M downtown revitalization
This initiative is being heralded as Urbandale's first significant redevelopment effort in its history.
Oregon establishes comprehensive wildlife corridor program
The new law updates the existing wildlife corridor program to include specific infrastructure requirements.
Hawaii passes $39.7B budget with education, infrastructure focus
Hawaii's financial planners are keeping a close eye on potential shifts in federal funding.
Urban areas race to build infrastructure for returning residents
The trend is strongest in the nation's largest cities, which experienced substantial population losses during the pandemic.
EPA honors 38 water projects for innovation and excellence
These infrastructure investments are part of the EPA's Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative.
Pennsylvania tackles aging water systems with $242.8M boost
The funding will support 32 projects, with a focus on replacing lead service lines, rehabilitating aging systems and reducing contaminants.
USDOT ties funding to compliance with new federal priorities
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized that continued funding is contingent upon strict compliance with federal laws and regulations.
Mizzou’s $1B reactor to bolster cancer treatment research
The University of Missouri is moving ahead with a state-of-the-art nuclear research reactor to advance cancer treatment.
Federal push would integrate AI education across K-12 classrooms
Under the draft order, federal agencies would be instructed to seek public-private partnerships with industry leaders, academic institutions and nonprofit organizations.
