The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW-La Crosse) will spend $58.5 million to renovate its recreation center. Construction on the Mitchell Hall renovation project is expected to begin in May 2028. The project will prioritize: Replacing the building’s HVAC system and its two electrical services with a single service. Renovating the fieldhouse for gymnastics and wrestling […]
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has launched a new department dedicated to improving service delivery, resource optimization and community service. The Office of Innovation, Strategy and Performance (OISP) will oversee operational excellence, prioritizing work that most effectively distributes and implements taxpayer dollars. This latest modernization effort builds on the transformation of the County Recovery Office. The Recovery […]
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State efforts to enhance energy efficiency through dedicated programs are having a noticeable effect on cost-saving measures and pollution reduction. According to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), states collectively invested $8.8 billion in energy efficiency programs in 2023, a record high level. The record investment doubled support for low-income households over two […]
Governmental entities are stressed… there is no doubt about that! Ongoing changes under the Trump administration are creating heightened uncertainty, placing added pressure on both public officials across all levels of government and private sector leaders navigating the shifting landscape. However, the number of public projects launching weekly at the state and local levels of […]
Washington legislators have unanimously approved a $7.3 billion capital budget for the upcoming biennium. The new budget, titled SSB 5195, proposes significant investments across Washington’s infrastructure, education, housing and environmental sectors, seeking to address immediate needs and long-term funding goals for the state. While approved by the state Senate, the House of Representatives will evaluate […]
Maine is planning billions of dollars for infrastructure projects to improve, maintain and modernize the state’s transportation system over the next three years. The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) has unveiled an updated work plan for transportation and infrastructure, which includes approximately $4.8 billion worth of projects through 2027. The work plan outlines the estimated […]