Illinois approves over $55B state budget investing in infrastructure, education, healthcare

With only hours remaining until the deadline, the Illinois General Assembly passed a $55.1 billion state budget for fiscal year 2026 on June 1, featuring the largest site readiness investment in state history alongside significant funding for manufacturing infrastructure, property development and early education. Following Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature on the budget, the spending plan […]

Vermont passes $2B infrastructure plan to support housing growth

The Vermont State Legislature recently passed a historic bill that could reshape small-town development across the state.  The state, which is projected to need up to 170,000 new homes by 2050 to meet market demand, has passed a bill to create the Community Housing Infrastructure Program (CHIP), which provides financial assistance for infrastructure improvements supporting […]

Houston targets power, safety and housing in $314M recovery plan

Houston has released a draft action plan detailing how the city will direct and invest $314.6 million in disaster recovery funds. In 2024, Houston weathered two devastating storms – a derecho windstorm and Hurricane Beryl – causing massive damage due to high winds, heavy rain, flooding and prolonged power outages. These were recognized as the […]

Oregon offers $34M in zero-emissions truck, infrastructure grants

Oregon is making more than $34 million available to support trucking initiatives determined to mitigate and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The funds are distributed across multiple grant programs that advance the transition to zero-emission vehicles and clean charging infrastructure. The state will be accepting applications for three grants programs. Submissions for these programs are […]

Bill Miranda: Mayoral leadership with honor, patience

My public career highlights and education I have a BGS from the University of Nebraska Omaha and an MS in Management from West Coast U. I am a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. I worked in marketing and sales for computer companies IBM, Xerox, and Data General corporations, starting as a salesman and progressing […]

Rockland County requests developer for Sain Building transformation to mixed-use space

EXCLUSIVE: This article is a Strategic Partnerships Inc. exclusive story—only available through Government Contracting Pipeline. To receive more exclusive content, subscribe for free to the Government Contracting Pipeline here. Rockland County, New York, has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of the 3.69-acre Sain Building site at 18 New Hempstead Road in […]

Tampa Bay flood relief project enters planning, design ahead of $65M construction phase

EXCLUSIVE: This article is a Strategic Partnerships Inc. exclusive story—only available through Government Contracting Pipeline. To receive more exclusive content, subscribe for free to the Government Contracting Pipeline here. The city of Tampa in Florida will spend $69.3 million to provide flood relief and water distribution system improvements to a local neighborhood. Currently in the […]