Florida State approves $414M hospital project in Panama City Beach

Florida State University (FSU) has shared its plan to build an acute care hospital, under the FSU Health name, in Panama City Beach, Florida. The more than $400 million project is intended to improve access and innovation in health and health care in northwest Florida. The state-of-the-art medical facility would serve residents of Bay and […]

Wyoming seeks roadmap for coal industry in evolving energy landscape

As the future of coal as a power source becomes increasingly uncertain, Wyoming is looking to study options for one of the state’s largest industries. The Wyoming Energy Authority issued a Request for Proposals for a detailed analysis of Wyoming coal supply, market demand and the potential to export Wyoming coal abroad. Proposals to conduct […]

Virginia Beach seeks “more creativity” in revised Atlantic Avenue improvement project 

The Virginia Beach City Council is recommending the termination of an existing contract seeking to improve community spaces and infrastructure on historic Atlantic Avenue. The city council is in the process of refining the city’s operating budget, Capital Improvement Program and funding priorities for fiscal year 2025-2026. As part of this year’s cuts, the Atlantic […]

Michigan State secures $49.7 million for advanced physics research tool

Michigan State University is getting ready to build a multimillion dollar new research tool. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science (DOE-SC) has approved $49.7 million for a high-tech scientific instrument at the university’s research Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). The High Transmission Beam Line project is the latest investment in a facility […]

Mississippi district secures $52M for major school renovations 

On March 18, residents of the Ocean Springs School District (OSSD) overwhelmingly approved a $52 million bond to enhance educational facilities.  The bond, which secured 87% of the vote, will fund infrastructure upgrades across all facilities at elementary and middle school campuses.   Key Projects Funded by the Bond:  Construction of a New Middle School: […]

Proposed $4.4B Connecticut budget prioritizes municipal aid, housing development

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is proposing more than $4.4 billion in new general obligation (GO) bonds over the next two years, including new strategic investments for housing, aging infrastructure, transportation and workforce development. The new bonds and investments, presented to state legislators last week, are a vital aspect of the governor’s budget proposal for fiscal […]

Defense Department seeks industry partners for $1B microelectronics contract

The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking industry partners for a potential $1 billion contract intended to advance and deploy microelectronic technologies across defense systems. As part of an effort called the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA), the DOD recently released a request for proposals for its Advanced Technology Support Program V (ATSP5), giving interested vendors […]