Lackawanna County Chief Financial Officer Dave Bulzoni announced the $29.1 million plans at a meeting of the county commissioners on April 9. The money—from a refinancing and borrowing package—would fund maintenance to fix crumbling roads, bridges and other infrastructure issues throughout the Pennsylvania county that have been neglected for many years. Despite being introduced recently, […]
A new analysis by PA Consulting for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) found the demand for electricity in the U.S. will grow 50% by 2050. Data centers and transportation electrification will drive the electricity demand about 2% higher each year for the next quarter century. The consumption will vary by region due to the […]
The cost of a bridge replacement in the Pacific Northwest is going up, with lawmakers set to allocate another $900 million for the project. Washington state legislators are advancing a proposal to issue up to $2.5 billion in bonds for the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project, a significant increase from the $1.6 billion initially proposed. […]
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced $68.6 million in infrastructure projects for Belmont County, the largest allocation of any county in ODOT District 11. Officials have confirmed 22 projects, with two more yet to be announced. Ohio recently passed an $11 billion, two-year transportation budget, set to take effect July 1, 2025. The […]
Baltimore will spend a minimum of $44 million over four years to improve accessibility for people with mobility disabilities under a partial consent decree. The March 31 agreement, stemming from a 2021 class-action lawsuit, enables the city to address urgent accessibility issues, including the installation and replacement of wheelchair-accessible curb ramps and sidewalks, while leaving […]
The city of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is planning to spend more than $50 million on improving public safety facilities over the next five years, including the construction of new police and fire stations. City Manager Fox Simons said the city expects to break ground on a new $26.5 million, 27,000-square-foot fire station next year. […]
Hospitals and specialized health care services in rural areas and small towns have been declining for many years, and that has become a serious concern. Financial stress is the primary reason for the decline. The federal government has provided financial support for health care through various programs, but that support has now been reduced. Fortunately, […]