Houston launches $70M plan to end street homelessness by 2026
The city plans to establish a low-barrier shelter where people can bring pets and partners and do not need to be sober to enter.
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U.S. airports prepare for 2025 construction boom with major projects and contracting opportunities
Hundreds of large construction projects are being planned for the nation's airports, and many are set to launch this year.
Tennessee investing over $100 million to bridge digital divide, expand broadband service
The funding will help the state's goal of connecting all Tennesseans to reliable, high-speed internet by 2028.
$67.5 million available to improve drinking water safety in Georgia
The funding will flow through Georgia’s drinking water state revolving fund to support lead pipe replacement projects.
New York state expediting lead service line replacement projects with $90M in grants
This funding will go toward projects focused on identifying and replacing lead service lines threatening residents’ drinking water in disadvantaged and underserved communities.
USDA allocating $100 million to fight, prevent wildfires
Projects funded will address a variety of wildfire risks and concerns, ranging from hazardous fuels and biomass reduction to prescribed fire treatments.
$11B transit proposal on November ballot in Cobb County, Georgia
The bond initiative proposes a 1-cent sales tax to support, expand and improve Cobb County’s transit services over the next 30 years.
New Mexico’s solar infrastructure getting boost from federal Solar For All grants
The grants will support developing solar energy systems in New Mexico’s low-income households, saving families thousands in energy costs while improving air quality
Federal agencies increase efforts to tackle lead hazards
Commitments include reducing lead exposure in underserved communities and promoting environmental justice to protect those localities from hazardous waste
