Massachusetts passes $4 billion comprehensive climate legislation

Massachusetts has enacted a nearly $4 billion initiative that will accelerate the state’s transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.  The new legislation, S.2967 or An Act Promoting a Clean Energy Grid, Advancing Equity and Protecting Ratepayers, represents a major stride toward achieving the state’s goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The […]

New York grants $40 million to rehabilitate apartments with income restrictions

The state of New York has announced $40 million in awards for nonprofits and local governments across New York, including the Capital Region, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Mid-Hudson, North Country, Southern Tier and Western New York. The grants will go toward repairing and renovating up to 600 vacant and unlivable apartments, turning them into […]

DOE invests $31 million to provide research opportunities for underrepresented groups

The U.S. Department of Energy is looking to accelerate scientific research and bring new institutions into its academic ecosystem. Through a new $31 million funding initiative, the agency is supporting research projects at institutions in multiple states, with a particular focus on emerging research organizations and institutions that serve historically underrepresented groups.  The funding comes […]

DOT rolls out $172 million in roadway safety grants nationwide

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced $172 million in funding for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This third and final round of 2024 awards will be distributed as part of the grant initiative central to the National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS).  The grants will […]

Port Authority of NY and NJ proposes $9.4 billion 2025 budget, $3.6 billion for infrastructure

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has unveiled its proposed $9.4 billion budget for 2025, allocating $3.6 billion to capital infrastructure projects.   These projects include the redevelopment of the region’s key airports, the replacement of the aging Midtown Bus Terminal and a comprehensive rehabilitation of the George Washington Bridge.  Other projects […]

Texas A&M regents approve move than $500 million in new construction projects

Texas A&M has approved more than half-a-billion dollars in construction projects, including a new space exploration project.  Earlier this month, the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved over $500 million to expand educational and research facilities across the state.  The approval of these projects comes after the A&M System had a record $1.19 […]