Jackson, Michigan voters delivered a $126 million bond victory for Jackson Public Schools in the Nov. 4 election. With a narrow margin of 3,683 to 3,262, or 53% affirmative, the measure will underwrite a major infrastructure and construction program across the district. A key change will bring air-conditioning and other HVAC upgrades to address the […]
The Orlando City Council has approved a $2.62 billion Capital Improvements Fund that includes a $100 million placeholder for the proposed multibillion-dollar rail link connecting SunRail and Brightline through Central Florida. Transportation staff noted that the city has not committed funding as the placeholder rather identifies a potential future financing option, either a loan […]
The Department of Energy (DOE) will distribute $355 million to bolster the domestic production of critical minerals used for energy production, manufacturing, transportation and national defense across two funding opportunities. Applicants have until Dec. 15 to apply to either Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The first opportunity will deliver $275 million through the Mines and […]
The city of Columbus’ $1.9 billion bond package in Ohio has received sweeping voter approval for all propositions. The funding will be allocated to support the following sectors: Affordable housing/neighborhood development – $500 million. Public utilities – $500 million. Public service – $400 million. Parks and recreation – $250 million. Safety, health and infrastructure – […]
Residents of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, voted to institute an innovative funding method to support critical transportation infrastructure projects over the next three decades. Approved through the Nov. 4 referendum, the county will not be able to implement a 1% local sales tax to fund a comprehensive transportation and transit plan. The approved proposal will […]
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Thursday a conceptual agreement to extend Roosevelt Island’s master lease by 10 years—from 2068 to 2078—and to launch a joint planning and community engagement process to shape the island’s future, including possible new housing, infrastructure upgrades and other amenities. The Roosevelt Island […]
The Imperial Irrigation District’s (IID) board has approved a $235 million overhaul of the Unit 4 generator at California’s El Centro Generating Station, replacing a steam turbine in operation since 1968 with six natural-gas reciprocating engines. The engine replacement is designed to boost capacity, improve reliability and cut long-term maintenance costs. The IID says the […]