$207B in new funding was just allocated
SPI’s 2025 Bond Report tracked nearly $207B in bond measures., funding schools, roads, parks and water projects.
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Austin secures $25M in state funds for Lady Bird Lake enhancement
TxDOT will invest $25 million to replace an Austin trail affected by the I-35 expansion, preserving access and enhancing design.
SDDOT offers freight rail opportunity in southeast region
South Dakota seeks proposals to privatize its Napa–Platte rail line, seeking to boost rail access and regional economic development.
Nebraska medical complex gets $1.2B green light
UNMC's $2.19 billion Project Health gains approval for its new medical hub, seeking to transform healthcare in Nebraska.
University partnerships accelerate nuclear development
States and universities are partnering to advance nuclear and fusion energy research through a nationwide energy surge.
DOT issues $5.1B NOFO for railroad projects nationwide
DOT has opened a $5.1 billion funding round for rail projects, with a focus on safety, modernization, and expanded service
NSF seeks lead partner for new national AI research hub
NSF will award $35M to create a National AI Research Resource Operations Center, expanding access to AI tools and research.
PennDOT selects preferred alternative for $138M interchange project
PennDOT will invest $138M to redesign Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill Interchange with new ramps, bridges and multimodal safety.
LA Metro advances $2.1B in bridge projects to design phase
LA Metro selected a firm for $2.1B in projects, including Link Union Station upgrades and work for the $7.1B Southeast Gateway Line.
FHWA allocates $7.6B to state DOTs for transportation projects
The FHWA reallocates $7.6 billion to states, but agencies face tight deadlines that push quick decisions over strategic planning.
