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Public-private partnerships target of USDOT’s latest grant program

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:03:00 +0000

The federal government is spearheading an initiative to accelerate public and private collaboration for vital infrastructure improvements. Supporting Public-private partnership (P3) innovation, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will inject $47 million into state agencies, empowering them to better engage private companies on essential infrastructure projects in local communities. The funding will come from the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Program (IFAC), which was established to […]

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South Hadley advances $113M Mosier Elementary Replacement project

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:02:00 +0000

The South Hadley Elementary School Building Committee in Masschusetts has proposed a $113 million rebuild project for Mosier Elementary School. The next step is for the project team to submit the Preferred Schematic Report (PSR) to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). Should it receive approval, the full design phase can begin with construction slated for 2028. MSBA officials identified the current Mosier Elementary School as a […]

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North Carolina libraries to help shape AI adoption strategies under university partnership

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:01:00 +0000

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) is launching a two-year, statewide study to understand how communities are using generative AI and what might keep people from benefiting from it. The work will run through public libraries in every corner of the state. The project, called “Local Libraries and Generative AI,” is a partnership between UNC’s School […]

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America’s water infrastructure reckoning has arrived

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:05:00 +0000

For too long, America’s water infrastructure has not received the attention that was prudent. Perhaps that is because, although it is one of America’s most essential public assets, this type of infrastructure isn’t surface level. The country’s water and wastewater network lies buried underground, out of sight and often out of mind until a water main breaks, a treatment facility fails, or […]

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Massachusetts targets statewide transportation improvements under $1.4B bill

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:04:00 +0000

Massachusetts lawmakers have signed a $1.4 billion transportation bond bill that will provide $300 million in Chapter 90 funding for cities and towns and an additional $200 million for statewide transportation improvements that support housing development. The Massachusetts Chapter 90 program is a state-funded initiative that provides annual reimbursements to all 351 Massachusetts cities and towns for the construction, maintenance and improvement of local transportation infrastructure. […]

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California opens $188.5M grant round for park, open space and recreation projects

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:03:00 +0000

The California Department of Parks and Recreation’s Office of Grants and Local Services is preparing to open a new round of community revitalization grants supported by funding from Proposition 4, the state’s 2024 climate bond, with applications beginning as early as August 3. The fifth round of the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) will provide […]

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White House advances digital permitting strategy through industry collaboration

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:02:00 +0000

A special White House council is planning a collaborative event for public and private partners as the federal government evaluates options to modernize, streamline and improve federal permitting processes. The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is hosting the Permitting Innovators Expo in Arlington, Virginia on July 31, open to federal agencies, policymakers, and industry leaders who are interested in using […]

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