The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) released the state’s first Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) on Sept. 29. The five-year plan was developed in accordance with U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) guidelines, making it easier for regions to apply for EDA grants. The plan incorporates CEDSs from 16 regions across the […]
West Virginia – Tyler Henry has been selected as the West Virginia Office of the Governor’s next director of external affairs. Prior to his new role, he served with the West Virgina chapter for a nonprofit since 2017 as the director of grassroots operations and later as its deputy state director. New York – Kathy […]
Over the past four months, Georgia, Tennessee, and Louisiana have emerged as the nation’s most active adopters of public-private partnerships (P3s), which are often referred to as comprehensive development initiatives (CDIs) for large infrastructure projects. Federal data show that P3 financing reached $77.5 billion in 2024 and is still climbing, while new allocations and investor […]
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) unveiled a hybrid plan of state and federal dollars delivering $44.8 million in funding to help municipalities, nonprofits and tribal communities prepare infrastructure for extreme weather. Applications are now open for the DEEP Climate Resilience Fund (DCRF), which combines $33 million in state funding with […]
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is José R. Madrigal, city manager for Durango, Colorado. My public career highlights and education: My public service journey began at the City of Lubbock, Texas, and continued through leadership roles in Cedar […]
Voters in Fairport, New York, approved the Fairport for the Future 2025 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) to conclude last month. The project consists of more than $73 million in upgrades and updates to elementary and middle schools in the district. According to officials, the money comes from capital reserve funds, debt drop-off and state aid, […]
Arizona State University will invest $135 million over the next three years to revitalize Desert Financial Arena and construct a new football practice facility. The Arizona Board of Regents approved the plan last month to renovate the arena and build a practice facility connected to Mountain America Stadium. The largest portion of the project will […]