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Wave and tidal energy legislation passes California Senate

California’s 840-mile coastline could be used to generate energy as lawmakers await the governor’s signature on Senate Bill 605. The bill, unanimously approved last month, directs the state Energy Commission to assess the feasibility, benefits and costs of wave and tidal energy

Miles Smith

FAA to award $1 billion to airports for improvements

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made $1 billion available to 99 airports across the country for terminal improvement projects. Governments have until Oct. 16 to apply for the competitive grants.

Linda Lasiewicki

Harris County approves $2.4 billion budget

Harris County has approved its $2.4 billion consolidated budget for 2024, including a $1.8 billion capital budget set to take effect Oct. 1.

Adam Rollins

San Antonio public transit authority adopts $390.8 million budget

The VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority, which serves San Antonio and surrounding communities, has approved a $390.8 million consolidated budget for 2024, which starts Oct. 1.

Government Market News Staff

Funding available for strengthening building codes and implementing energy efficiency projects

The Department of Energy (DOE) will make $400 million in federal funds available to help states and communities update building energy codes.

Linda Lasiewicki

Federal Highway Administration allocates $7.9 billion to states

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has allocated $7.9 billion to states to support highway and bridge projects as part of its annual August redistribution.

Government Market News Staff

Pasadena Convention Center to get major addition

$50 million expansion project to include 68,000-square-foot multi-purpose arena.

Government Market News Staff

Changes to Interstate 35 in Austin receive federal environmental approval

Major changes to Interstate 35 through downtown Austin have moved one step closer to construction. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently received federal approval of its Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision for the Austin I-35 Capital Express Central Project.

Government Market News Staff

Construction on $200 million Texarkana water treatment project to start next year

Construction of a facility to improve water intake capabilities from Wright Patman Lake and treat up to 30 million gallons a day is expected to begin early next year, Texarkana officials said. The project is comprised of three phases, with a cost estimate

Government Market News Staff

Improvements coming to Seattle’s Elliott Bay

Washington – New pedestrian and bicycle greenways are part of a recently approved initiative to improve parks along Seattle’s Elliott Bay. The $45 million effort is being led by Elliot Bay Connections (EBC), a new partnership between the City of Seattle, the Port of

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