Wisconsin greenlights $589 million in building projects
Most of the approved funding will pay for expansions and renovations that support university system growth
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Houston-area county to turn 400-acre property into park
Property will feature a community and nature center, sports fields, trails and gardens
Houston to invest $54 million to renovate, preserve iconic MacGregor Park
Houston will renovate the historic MacGregor Park to improve its existing facilities, install park amenities and build structures
Ohio awards $67.5 million in tax credits to rehab historic buildings
Ohio will use $67.5 million in tax credits to help private developers preserve historic buildings across the state
FEMA directs $45 million for Louisiana’s hurricane-ravaged infrastructure
Storms caused $115 billion in damage; disaster relief to support electric infrastructure resiliency and reduce flood risk
Nebraska town asked to approve $119 million bond for high school
Plans for the $128.5 million school call for 26 classrooms spanning 23,400 square feet, providing enough space for six science labs and a commons area for teachers
USDOT awards $52.8 million for Illinois rural roads safety project
Program focuses on quality-of-life improvements in rural areas by investing in roads, bridges and other infrastructure that support passenger and freight mobility and safety
New York town approves $10 million to improve schools
Proposed scope of work includes site improvements at district’s junior/high school, elementary school and varsity soccer field. Construction to begin in spring 2025
Idaho invests $100 million in local transportation projects
Grants to help local jurisdictions defray local property taxes by mitigating impact of state highway projects on local roads or economically significant local projects
Villanova University to build $150 million structure to house library
150,000-square-foot building will feature five floors dedicated to providing students with technology-enabled spaces
