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California contributes $80M to multi-billion-dollar regional water recycling project

California – The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s Pure Water program recently got a shot in the arm of $80 million from the state. This project aims to turn wastewater into drinking water. Pure Water Southern California currently has a demonstration facility

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Design phase continues on $200M Duke Energy Convention Center

Ohio – Developers are currently in the design phase and hope to have renderings available in early September for the Duke Energy Convention Center. The facility will receive an 18-month renovation. Upgrades to the convention center are part of a $200 million project to rebuild the

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California allocates $239 million for housing projects

California – California officials announced $239 million in Infill Infrastructure Grants (IIG) to seven communities across the state. Under the program, grants are available as gap funding for infrastructure and other capital improvements necessary for specific residential or mixed-use infill development proposals. Eligible applicants

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New space institute planned next to NASA

The Texas A&M University Board of Regents has dedicated $200 million toward constructing a space institute on 32 acres next to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Center in Houston. The Texas A&M Space Institute will support applied research,

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Updates and improvements planned across College of the Mainland

The College of the Mainland is moving forward on a list of new buildings and renovations after voters approved a $250 million bond earlier this year. The list of projects is part of the college’s 10-year master facilities plan. One of the

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Texas awarded $400M for statewide EV charging network

On Aug. 16, the Texas Transportation Commission approved the implementation of its Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan. After Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in November 2021, $407.8 million was awarded to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to help place

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Two projects added to Texas’ 10-year transportation plan

On Aug. 16, the Texas Transportation Commission approved changes to the Unified Transportation Program (UTP) for 2024. The program is the state’s 10-year plan for transportation infrastructure projects. Among other changes, two additions to the program in the Waco District are of

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Better roads ahead for drivers in Collin County

The 2024 Unified Transportation Program was recently approved by the Texas Transportation Commission. The commission will pour $100 billion into road improvements across the state. The program is part of a larger $11 billion investment in Dallas area roads over the next

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Paul Hughes — California

California – South Tahoe Public Utility District Board of Directors appointed Paul Hughes on Aug. 17 as the next general manager. Hughes has over 28 years in the public sector and 15 years as the district’s chief financial officer. Before working for the district, Hughes

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Chad Ronchetti — Minnesota

Minnesota – The city of Duluth has appointed Chad Ronchetti as the Planning and Economic Development director. Chris Fleege, the prior director, passed away unexpectedly in June leaving the position vacant. Ronchetti currently serves as director of planning and development for a construction firm. His

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