Washington allocates $312.6 million for housing projects to combat homelessness
Majority of funds – $274 million – will support 48 projects that will create 3,443 multifamily and rental housing units
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Washington D.C. sets $1.2 billion goal for SBE contracting in FY 2024
DC Green Book designed to nurture small businesses and provide accessible data about the city’s procurement process.
Feds make $730 million in Emergency Relief funds available to 34 states
Funds will help repair bridges and roads damaged by natural disasters, extreme weather and catastrophic events
Minnesota, Wisconsin receive $1 billion grant to replace major bridge
States have each committed $400 million to replace aging structure that has reached end of its service life
DOT approves $2.5 billion for California-Nevada rail project
Private activity bonds will support initiative that will connect Las Vegas and Southern California
Bridge repairs in Pittsburgh to receive $132 million federal boost
Funds will allow for critical repairs to all three bridges, including repainting superstructures, fixing steel components and repairing and replacing joints and bearings
Federal funds to help build EV charging resiliency
Projects will help entities deploy and maintain fleets, enhance charger resiliency to hurricanes and wildfires and extend infrastructure to underserved communities
San Diego chief information officer: ‘IT departments provide critical services’
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