The federal government is taking a department-wide approach to funding infrastructure projects throughout the nation. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced more than $3.2 billion in funding for 180 infrastructure projects, seeking to push out existing obligations and move projects forward. Including grants from eight internal offices and administrations, USDOT’s announcement will support a […]
Virginia has launched a business accelerator to help it compete for high-profile investment projects. The Made in Virginia Investment Accelerator (MVIA) is intended to coordinate state agencies for an efficient and expedited client journey by delivering concierge-style service and whole-of-government coordination to help qualifying companies move quickly with their relocation or growth, the state said. […]
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has awarded $64 million to 11 site development projects as part of the $500 million Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Advance Sites (PA SITES) program, with additional funding awards anticipated in the third quarter of 2025. Launched under Gov. Josh Shapiro’s economic development strategy, PA SITES intends to create shovel-ready sites to […]
The Prairie Central Community Unit School District (CUSD) No. 8, Illinois, will spend $70 million to build an elementary school and make repairs to three separate facilities. Construction is expected to begin in 2026. Most of the project’s focus will be on building a pre-K through fourth grade building designed to house around 800 students. […]
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson. My public career highlights and education: I attended Mississippi College, where I double majored in history and political science and Christian studies. I learned […]
The city of Pasadena, California, is planning nearly $2.5 billion in infrastructure projects and capital improvements over the next five years. The Pasadena City Council approved a new Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years (FY) 2026-2030, outlining the city’s growing list of infrastructure needs and future projects. Approved unanimously, the city’s new CIP seeks […]
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is planning a $64 million overhaul of a highly traveled highway interchange in Lynchburg. The project involves converting the cloverleaf interchange between Candlers Mountain Road and the Lynchburg Expressway (U.S. 501/U.S. 29 Business) into a partial cloverleaf and replacing the existing Candlers Mountain Road bridge that runs over the […]