The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) unveiled a hybrid plan of state and federal dollars delivering $44.8 million in funding to help municipalities, nonprofits and tribal communities prepare infrastructure for extreme weather. Applications are now open for the DEEP Climate Resilience Fund (DCRF), which combines $33 million in state funding with […]
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is José R. Madrigal, city manager for Durango, Colorado. My public career highlights and education: My public service journey began at the City of Lubbock, Texas, and continued through leadership roles in Cedar […]
Voters in Fairport, New York, approved the Fairport for the Future 2025 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) to conclude last month. The project consists of more than $73 million in upgrades and updates to elementary and middle schools in the district. According to officials, the money comes from capital reserve funds, debt drop-off and state aid, […]
Arizona State University will invest $135 million over the next three years to revitalize Desert Financial Arena and construct a new football practice facility. The Arizona Board of Regents approved the plan last month to renovate the arena and build a practice facility connected to Mountain America Stadium. The largest portion of the project will […]
The Cape Coral City Council approved a budget for fiscal year 2026 (FY26) on Sept. 25. The $1.4 billion budget focuses on several areas of priority for the city. According to officials, the budget addresses rapid population growth, infrastructure needs and pressure from inflation. The Cape Coral City Council approved a budget for fiscal year […]
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) is calling on the private sector for new ideas to improve the state’s transportation systems and boost roadway projects. PennDOT shared it is accepting unsolicited proposals giving private companies the opportunity to submit projects that could enhance roads, bridges, rail, aviation, ports, and other […]
In a historic move, Illinois is initiating the most ambitious infrastructure overhaul in state history, releasing a six-year, $50.6 billion plan to support hundreds of transportation projects across cities, counties, towns, transit districts and other local agencies. The fiscal year (FY) 2026 through 2031 Multi-Year Improvement Program (MYP) carves out a proposed framework to significantly […]