Jacksonville conveys 20 acres, $105M to support future UF graduate center campus

The Jacksonville City Council has unanimously approved the land transfer of five properties and $105 million to the University of Florida (UF) to build a graduate center campus. Construction is expected to begin in 2026. The city will convey the following properties to UF: The 2.85-acre former Interline Brands Inc. and grounds. A vacant 2.36-acre […]

Report provides insight to Pennsylvania’s aging transportation infrastructure

A new report from the national transportation research group TRIP offers an updated look at the condition of Pennsylvania’s road and bridge infrastructure. Highlighting both progress and ongoing maintenance efforts, the report also provides recommendations for public officials to address the state’s emerging transportation needs. TRIP’s report on Pennsylvania’s local roads and bridges highlights a […]

Connecticut’s new biennial budget includes $8.7B for capital projects

The state of Connecticut has approved its $55.8 billion biennial budget, outlining $27.2 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2026 and $28.6 billion for FY 2027. The budget outlines a total of $8.7 billion slated for capital improvement projects over the next two years. Priority sectors highlighted as beneficiaries of the state’s capital plan include: Transportation. […]

Massachusetts unveils $3B “Mass Ready Act” to boost climate, housing and infrastructure resilience

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healy has introduced the Mass Ready Act, which would authorize nearly $3 million in bonds to strengthen infrastructure, protect Massachusetts communities against extreme weather events and prepare for disasters. The announcement comes as the state recently completed a resilience project near Braintree Town Hall, which removed a dam to improve water access, […]

Pasadena school district unveils over $135M in capital projects for 2026

The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) plans to break ground on campus improvements totaling an estimated $135.5 million in 2026 in the Pasadena, California area.  District officials discussed the projects at a recent meeting about PUSD’s Capital Bond Program plan, which also includes active construction projects totaling more than $76 million and $86.8 million in […]

Ohio’s infrastructure has improved over last four years, ranks ‘C’, report finds

After implementing sweeping improvements over the past four years, Ohio has earned its highest ever infrastructure grade – an average “C” across 17 categories. The grade is a step up from the state’s previous “C-” evaluation recorded in the American Society of Civil Engineer’s (ASCE) 2021 infrastructure report card. Ohio’s infrastructure investments have allowed it […]

Alabama opens SEEDS program to prepare development-ready, industrial sites

Alabama is making funding available for projects that prepare industrial sites for redevelopment or construction in the latest round of the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) grant program. Gov. Kay Ivey recently announced that round three of Alabama’s SEEDS grant program is open, with $23.2 million available for industrial site development across the […]