In recent years, record-setting wildfires have ravaged huge swaths of land in the American West and Southwest. As part of the U.S. Department of Interior’s efforts to manage wildfire incidents better in the coming years, the agency will invest $79 million in expanding its wildfire detection capabilities, reducing wildfire risk, helping rehabilitate burned areas and […]
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey launched a two-year program for its Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation (PATH) system to upgrade tracks, stations and other equipment. The $430 million investment, called the PATH Forward program, is expected to be completed in 2026. The 116-year-old PATH system, which provides train service from Manhattan to […]
The Department of the Interior (DOI) will deliver $72 million to connect 21 Tribal communities with zero-emissions electricity. The funding comes from the Office of Indian Affairs’ (OIA) Tribal Electrification Program’s (TEP) as part of a first round of awards investing in clean energy sources and achieving a carbon pollution-free electricity sector by 2035. The […]
The city of Searcy, Arkansas, will use $93 million to expand and improve community amenities, athletics facilities and parks. Residents approved the My Searcy Master Plan on March 5 to support a community center, outdoor water park, bike trails and improvements to city parks and a sports complex. The city will use $51 million to […]
Most people have heard about earmarks, but only a few citizens really pay attention to them. That should not be the case. The term earmark refers to federal spending for a specific project for a particular congressional district, locality or state. Members of Congress request this type of funding. In the most recent federal budget, […]
Virginia – The James Madison University College of Education has named Donica Hadley first executive director of the Lab School for Innovation and Career Exploration. She is a veteran educator with almost 25 years of experience in the P-12 public school system. She previously served as an assistant professor for the university’s Department of Early, Elementary and Reading […]
The Terrell Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) has appointed Carlton Tidwell president. He replaced former President Ray Dunlap following his retirement effective Jan. 12, 2024. As president, Tidwell will support the city of Terrell by promoting economic growth, fostering business development and enhancing the vitality and strength of the community at large. “The Terrell Economic Development […]