The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $1.8 billion budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025-2026 that includes $159 million for capital improvement projects. The budget allocates funding for continued construction on four new fire stations, four new regional parks, a new library branch and two new library hubs as well as […]
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is seeking proposals to turn over an 80.8-mile stretch of state-owned rail to private hands, intending to revive freight traffic and spur economic growth in southeastern South Dakota. The state-owned line between Napa Junction and Platte became available after the Railroad Board ended its lease with Dakota Southern […]
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a new round of funding for the Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program. The program focuses on increasing middle-income housing in areas of economic investment across the Commonwealth. The program, administered through Virginia Housing, will gain an additional $15 million in funding to expand local housing options. The Virginia Workforce Housing […]
Massachusetts is advancing educational, workforce development and healthcare opportunities by expanding technology access through innovative state programs. One program, Connected & Online, is a digital empowerment initiative to distribute up to 27,000 internet-enabled devices to organizations across Massachusetts, expanding access to education, workforce training and telehealth through on-site device stations and public lending programs. The […]
Ohio – John Crusey has been selected as the next city manager for Sidney. He brings extensive experience in public service, previously working as a code enforcement officer, former city manager for Tipp City and former city manager for Vandalia. Florida – David Stafford has been announced as the next city administrator for Pensacola. Stafford, a public […]
Across the United States, government officials in all jurisdictions are quietly publishing multi-year Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs) — roadmaps that translate long-range community visions into shovel-ready projects. A typical CIP spans four to ten years, ranking projects, setting schedules, and identifying funding sources. The first year of each plan generally becomes the municipality’s official capital […]
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is seeking proposals to turn over an 80.8-mile stretch of state-owned rail to private hands, intending to revive freight traffic and spur economic growth in southeastern South Dakota. The state-owned line between Napa Junction and Platte became available after the Railroad Board ended its lease with Dakota Southern […]