Alabama – The DeKalb County Economic Development Authority (EDA) has appointed Dr. Brett Johnson as executive director. Johnson most recently served as chief of staff for the mayor of Gadsden. He will officially succeed Jimmy Durham in November. The post DeKalb County Economic Development Authority appoints director appeared first on Government Market News.

A new $4.2 billion funding allocation was announced this week, and the allocations will support the planning and pre-launch efforts of 44 new projects. This financial support comes from two major federal programs that provide MEGA and INFRA grants for infrastructure projects. The 44 projects that were selected primarily focus on bridge construction efforts, rail […]

U.S. ports are set to become more climate friendly thanks to a massive investment by the federal government.  The Environmental Protection Agency has selected 55 ports to receive nearly $3 billion in grants to fund zero-emission equipment and infrastructure improvements across 27 states and territories.  The Clean Ports Program, funded through the Inflation Reduction Act, […]

The Environmental Protection Agency has selected numerous projects across the United States to receive grants totaling $125 million that will fund efforts to get older diesel engines linked to serious health problems off the roads and move communities toward cleaner or zero-emissions solutions.  Once selections are finalized, the grants will be funded through the EPA’s […]

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) is launching a comprehensive initiative designed to transform Newark Liberty International Airport over the coming decades. Dubbed the EWR Vision Plan, these guidelines will accommodate increasing passenger traffic and improve travel conditions at one of the busiest airports in America.  “A modern, efficient, world-class […]

Kansas is making a major investment to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety across the Sunflower State.  Through the Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program, the state is awarding nearly $31.5 million for projects in communities across Kansas to create safer, more walkable and bike-friendly routes.  TA is a competitive grant program that is administered by the Kansas […]

California – The Manhattan Beach City Council will promote Talyn Mirzakhanian to city manager. Mirzakhanian has been serving as acting city manager since August 2024. She brings more than two decades of municipal experience to the role, starting as a city planner in Calabasas. She joined Manhattan Beach in 2020 as planning manager. She will replace Bruce Moe. […]