Georgia lawmakers are considering budget amendments that include $2.2 billion in improvements to water and transportation infrastructure and investments in economic development across the state. The recommendations, which include funding for projects aimed at improving the safety of freight transportation, were included in Gov. Brian Kemp’s formal budget recommendation report that was released in late […]
Washington state is moving closer to a major expansion of high-speed Internet access. The state’s plan has drawn significant interest from potential Internet providers, with 307 applications submitted in the first round of the state’s $1.2 billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program funding opportunity. The Washington State Broadband Office (WSBO) reported that the […]
Wisconsin Gov.Tony Evers is proposing more than $3.15 billion in public school investments to highlight the “Year of the Kid.” The new investments, part of the governor’s 2025-27 Executive Budget proposal, will emphasize public education as a significant priority for the state’s long-term success. Building upon the governor’s “Year of the Kid” initiative announced last […]
Northern California’s largest port is planning for major upgrades by 2030. The Port of Oakland has released a five-year strategic plan to modernize infrastructure, achieve zero emissions and grow its economic impact. The plan targets major upgrades across the port’s aviation, maritime and commercial real estate operations while looking to achieve environmental sustainability and community […]
A medical school in the heart of Georgia is contributing to the revitalization of a historic downtown. Mercer University is harnessing $40 million in combined state and foundation funding to relocate its medical school to downtown Macon, Ga., marking what university officials call the largest investment in the institution’s history. The project has garnered significant […]
Ohio is investing $92 million in outfitting five sites in four counties with infrastructure to help attract future economic development projects. Funding is being made available through the All Ohio Future Fund for improvements that include roadwork, wastewater improvements and flood and hazard mitigation in Gallia, Guernsey, Muskingum and Pickaway counties. “When major corporations are […]
A $6.8 million program led by Penn State Altoona is studying how to make cutting-edge safety technology affordable for small, remote railroads. The project kicks off this fall with funding through the Federal Railroad Administration. The new Rail Center for Research Enhancing Short Line Transportation (CREST), supported by a grant from the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure […]