The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a Final Rule that provides a flexible framework designed to protect structures against damage and casualties from flooding. The Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) applies to FEMA-funded projects that involve new construction, significant improvements or repairs to substantial damage. In recent years, recurring floods have endangered […]

The Seattle City Council recently voted to expand housing options in all areas of the city by passing legislation that allows for the conversion of commercial buildings to residences. The move tackles a prevalent issue with commercial and residential real estate in the city. Job growth has outpaced housing development in Seattle, creating a shortage […]

Greater Chicago will likely be home to the first international sea cargo container terminal on Lake Michigan following action taken by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The CBP recently approved a proposal from Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor to create what would be the only all-water container route for ocean vessels to serve the greater […]

Pennsylvania – The Temple University Board of Regents unanimously elected John Fry as the university’s 15th president. Fry has served as president of Drexel University since 2010. “With his demonstrated success as a higher education leader and his expertise in academic and research excellence, community engagement, global impact, and his fundraising prowess, John Fry embodies the experiences and […]

Kansas – Ana Nixon has been named communications director of Gov. Laura Kelly’s office. Nixon has previously worked for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and the city of Grandview, Missouri.  The post Kansas governor’s office names communications director appeared first on Government Market News.

Virginia – Riaan Anthony has been named Charlottesville’s director of Parks and Recreation. Anthony had been serving as interim director.  The post Charlottesville, Virginia, selects Parks and Recreation director appeared first on Government Market News.

Missouri will spend $14.6 billion of combined state and federal funding over the next five years to tackle projects to improve all modes of transportation infrastructure The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission last week approved the state’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, which lists state and regional transportation priorities through 2029. The five-year program is the […]