Arizona State University unveils $135M plan to renovate sports facilities

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 […]

Cape Coral approves $1.4B budget tackling rapid growth

The Cape Coral City Council approved a budget for fiscal year 2026 (FY26) on Sept. 25. The $1.4 billion budget focuses on several areas of priority for the city. According to officials, the budget addresses rapid population growth, infrastructure needs and pressure from inflation. The Cape Coral City Council approved a budget for fiscal year […]

PennDOT accepting public-private proposals to improve transportation systems

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) is calling on the private sector for new ideas to improve the state’s transportation systems and boost roadway projects. PennDOT shared it is accepting unsolicited proposals giving private companies the opportunity to submit projects that could enhance roads, bridges, rail, aviation, ports, and other […]

Illinois adopts record-breaking $51B transportation infrastructure plan

In a historic move, Illinois is initiating the most ambitious infrastructure overhaul in state history, releasing a six-year, $50.6 billion plan to support hundreds of transportation projects across cities, counties, towns, transit districts and other local agencies.  The fiscal year (FY) 2026 through 2031 Multi-Year Improvement Program (MYP) carves out a proposed framework to significantly […]

Michigan lawmakers approve $81B budget prioritizing roads, bridges and schools

The Michigan Legislature has approved a nearly $81 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, ending a months-long stalemate as state officials vied over allocations, priorities and programming needs. The budget consists of two bills, split between education and general government. The bills have now been sent to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is expected to sign […]

NYSERDA issues call for large-scale solar, wind proposals

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is requesting bids for large scale solar and wind projects that will qualify for taxpayer subsidies.   New York has also ordered agencies including the Department of Environmental Conservation to accelerate permitting for renewables in a push to have more projects start construction ahead of expiring […]

Los Angeles accelerates infrastructure upgrades ahead of 2028 Olympics

In advance of the upcoming Summer Olympics 2028 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles has signed a directive to streamline approvals and oversight for major Los Angeles infrastructure projects.   Bass enacted Executive Directive 15 to expedite projects like LAX Airfield and Terminal modernization, port improvements, an approved convention center expansion and electrification and major utility […]