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California lawmakers approve new system to accelerate affordable housing projects

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:04:00 +0000

California is enacting new legislation to revitalize housing options and develop new affordable housing developments statewide following a formal signing by Gov. Gavin Newsome. The California Legislature enacted Assembly Bill (AB) 179 earlier this month to streamline financing for affordable housing developments. California continues to face a severe housing shortage, particularly for lower-income residents, while construction costs and lengthy funding and development processes have slowed construction. The […]

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Tidewater Landing receives $30M boost for waterfront improvements in Pawtucket

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:02:00 +0000

Officials in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, announced $30 million in lost cost financing for the city’s “Tidewater Landing” downtown waterfront development project. The first phase of the Tidewater Landing project was split into two parts. Phase 1A included the $126 million construction of Centerville Bank Stadium, a 10,500-seat multipurpose stadium and an accompanying parking garage. The stadium is currently the home of Rhode Island FC and opened for use in May 2025. The funding, sourced from the Rhode Island […]

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Alamo plans water system overhaul with treatment plant rehabilitation

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:01:00 +0000

The city of Alamo, Texas, will move into the next stage of a water system improvement project after receiving $9.3 million in financing and principal forgiveness from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). The project will rehabilitate Alamo’s five-million-gallon-per-day water treatment plant. Although a firm timeline hasn’t yet been released, the city will now be able to move […]

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Private capital meets government reality

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:05:00 +0000

Because I, and the rest of the Strategic Partnerships team, spend every day working at a unique vantage point – the intersection of public and private sector connections – we see trends, issues, risks, and problems arising often before anything is obvious to most others. I write today to point out some issues I feel we must solve within the world of government contracting […]

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New Jersey law opens door to new nuclear energy projects

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:03:00 +0000

New Jersey lawmakers have enacted legislation authorizing the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to evaluate competitive proposals for new nuclear energy generation projects. The measure received unanimous bipartisan approval in both legislative chambers and includes safeguards intended to prevent development costs from being passed on […]

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FAA funding will modernize San Angelo airport control tower

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:01:00 +0000

The San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT) in Texas will receive a combined $24 million investment from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to upgrade air traffic control infrastructure and equipment. The airport will also begin the design phase for a replacement tower later this summer. The lion’s share of that investment – $18 million – will enable the airport to modernize […]

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City leaders nationwide shift priorities to align with new municipal challenges

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:22:53 +0000

The National League of Cities (NLC) has released its latest edition of its State of the Cities report, highlighting municipal priorities, challenges and opportunities across the nation. While economic development remains a top priority, local leaders are contending with long-term challenges associated with housing, infrastructure and workforce development. Over the past year, the NLC compiled data pulled from State of the City speeches across the country, assessing patterns […]

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