The town of Pulaski, Virginia, is planning to spend $25 million to make extensive upgrades to its nearly 75-year-old water system. The town plans to pay for the project with a combination of grant funding and increased utility rates for customers. Work is expected to begin in approximately three years, project officials said. Much of […]
Everything happens quickly at the federal level of government these days. It has become common to have numerous executive orders announced every few days. So, it seems fitting to look at what has changed, what is likely to change and what may be required in the coming months. This column is written specifically for companies […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, is investing in water infrastructure improvements. The city of Scottsdale Municipal Property Corp. is selling $120 million in excise tax revenue bonds, with proceeds earmarked for significant capital improvements to the city’s water and wastewater system. The Excise Tax Revenue Bonds Series 2025 will be secured by payments from the city to the […]
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced $1.5 billion in competitive funding opportunities for transit agencies nationwide, with $1.1 billion earmarked for low- and zero-emission bus projects and $398 million designated for general bus and facility improvements. Applications are due July 14, representing one of the largest federal investments in public transit modernization this fiscal […]
Spokane is adjusting its $1.2 billion six-year Capital Improvement Program (2025–2030) by incorporating an additional $32 million for street projects this year. The comprehensive plan covers various infrastructure sectors, including water, wastewater, streets and other capital initiatives. The Spokane Planning Commission evaluates and recommends new projects annually based on emerging needs. The 15 street projects […]
The Wichita City Council in Kansas has approved a nearly $1.2 million study to investigate the possibility of the city recycling wastewater. The study will identify if and how the city could implement measures to recycle and reuse water from its wastewater treatment plants. If successful, Wichita could become one of the first Kansas cities […]
The Texas Space Commission (TSC) board of directors has announced more than $20 million in approved projects, with an additional $34 million remaining. At the board’s meeting Thursday, the commission announced it would award: Up to $10 million to CesiumAstro Inc. for equipment, research and development of a state-of-the-art satellite manufacturing and testing facility. Up to […]