California has committed more than $414 million to 30 affordable housing projects statewide. The projects, spanning 16 counties, will add 2,099 homes, with the majority reserved for low-to extremely low-income households. The awards are part of a financing process created in 2020 that allows developers to apply to four separate housing programs through a single application. The […]
South Dakota lawmakers have passed a bill to spend $650 million to build a 1,500-bed men’s prison in Sioux Falls, replacing an operational facility that was built in 1885. The new prison is expected to alleviate overcrowding and an associated problems that include fights, drug smuggling and inmate deaths. Existing facilities will remain in use until the new prison is […]
California – Tina Tinoco has been announced as the next assistant deputy secretary for communications for the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA). Tinoco will oversee public communications across CalSTA’s boards, departments and authorities statewide. Virginia – Dan Hoffman has been appointed to the town of Herndon as the new town manager, effective Nov. 10. He brings a […]
The Council in Environmental Quality (CEQ) has issued an update to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementation guidelines, further clarifying agency efforts to revise implementation procedures and permitting processes. The update is the latest in the administration’s efforts to cut through red tape and enable agencies to move faster and more efficiently on achieving […]
Dane County officials in Wisconsin have officially announced plans to renovate the historic Veterans Memorial Coliseum (VMC) through a $150 million public-private partnership (P3). Construction is slated to begin in 2026. The county released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for interested parties to pitch a reimagined, modernized stadium on Sept. 23. To be considered for the project, applicants must submit a proposal by Nov. 21. […]
The Metro Planning and Programming Committee in California approved $85.5 million in grant awards earlier this month. The funds will support projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle transportation paths and access statewide. The Metro Active Transportation, Transit, and First/Last Mile Program (MAT) Grants, awarded by the Metro Planning and Programming Committee, were first issued in […]
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced late last month a $50 million grant program to help fund Hurricane Helene recovery capital projects. The state-funded grant program will support local governments across western North Carolina with ongoing infrastructure repairs in their recovery efforts from the storm. The grants titled, Helene Local Government Captial grants, will be […]