There are many reasons why the historic effort to improve healthcare infrastructure in America has created a sweeping trend throughout the nation. Somewhat shocking is that it is driven primarily by the high demand for more mental health facilities. It is almost impossible to find any region in the U.S. without long waiting lists for […]
The U.S. Government Accountability Office said the Joint Office and U.S. Department of Transportation need to set clearer goals and guidelines to track progress associated with helping grow a national network of electric vehicle chargers. While the number of electric vehicles on the nation’s roads has grown, wider adoption of the vehicles may have be […]
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has announced more than $204 million for dozens of drinking water and wastewater projects in across the state. The awarded projects are designed to improve water quality, address contaiminants from water systems and lead pipes and increase system resilience to storms. The funding comes from State Revolving Funds that provide […]
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has signed a bill to expand wildfire suppression, mitigation and prevention resources into law. The state frequently faces wildfire threats to its forested areas, impacting the sustainability of its forest resources and continuous growth of timber. To better preserve these critical areas, House Bill (HB) 3940 establishes the State Forestry Department […]
U.S. bond elections each year routinely involve hundreds of billions of dollars in proposed funding, and approximately 80% of the funding receives voter approval nationwide. The bond funding is used for major capital projects and initiatives such as school construction and modernization, transportation infrastructure, water systems and public safety facilities. In 2024, California lead all […]
The Trump administration announced Thursday one of the largest expansions to the White House since the Truman Balcony in 1948, seeking to add a ballroom capable of hosting events to the East Wing. Currently, the White House is limited to hosting large events with foreign leaders and other nations in the East Room or in […]
With the recent enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the federal government is making a renewed commitment to invigorating rural healthcare, services and facilities. The federal budget includes an additional $50 billion in funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program over five years, beginning in fiscal 2026. The initiative comes amid projections of […]