As states prepare for the upcoming hurricane season, the Alabama Department of Insurance (DOI) is unveiling a new study to showcase the effectiveness of fortifying coastal areas against natural disasters. The study, conducted by the DOI and the Center for Risk and Insurance Reseach at the University of Alabama, showed promise for insurers and homeowners […]
Maine has announced $29 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for statewide housing initiatives. The funds, distributed through five HUD programs, will support housing, infrastructure and services in several municipalities across the state. Maine received just 0.52% of the $5.56 billion that was distributed nationally through HUD’s Community […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced May 28 that the federal government will provide more than $1.5 billion to help states and U.S. territories repair transportation infrastructure damaged by natural disasters, including $683 million designated for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. The funding will be distributed through the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Emergency Relief program […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced May 30 that $800 million in competitive grant funding is available for behavioral health initiatives throughout the state. The funds follow a $3.3 billion grant funding announcement related to Proposition 1’s Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act, which voters passed in March 2024. This funding represents the second round of Proposition 1’s […]
The Finance Committee of the New Bedford City Council unanimously approved two bond authorizations last month to fund critical water infrastructure improvements across the city. The projects, totaling $70.3 million, address long-standing challenges in public health, environmental quality and regulatory compliance. In addition to modernizing essential systems, the upgrades will enhance the city’s harbor and […]
The state of Ohio has released $50 million to support jail construction and renovation projects across the state. The funding is part of a state effort to enable local communities to improve obsolete and dilapidated jails. The awards will be split among 19 counties. These projects will build new jails, expand existing facilities and commence […]
The Austin City Council in Texas has approved $104 million for the “Cap and Stitch” initiative on Interstate 35 (I-35). On May 22, the council voted 8-2, with one abstention, committing the city to fund critical infrastructure elements for a project that could transform I-35 from a barrier into a connector, creating up to 25 […]