Illinois is launching a $500 million Site Readiness investment as part of its fiscal year (FY) 2026 balanced budget under Gov. JB Pritzker. The goal is to repurpose underutilized or state-owned properties to attract private investment, create jobs and revitalize local economies. The initiative includes two components, both of which offer substantial opportunities for economic […]
Queen Creek, Arizona, is moving forward with a $627.7 million annual budget with an emphasis on capital improvements in the Phoenix-area town. Nearly half the budget is dedicated to projects that involve making improvements to transportation, public safety, water and wastewater, parks and other infrastructure. The town said continued capital improvements were necessary to keep […]
The Pflugerville City Council in Texas has approved an updated mobility plan following multiple approved readings. The Pflugerville Pforward Mobility Master Plan (MMP) will be incorporated as a component of the Aspire Pflugerville 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The updated plan outlines roadway, trail and intersection projects that will enable the city to meet transportation and recreation […]
Just hours ago, the Trump Administration asked Congress to claw back $9.4 billion in funding that had already been approved. The requested cuts are primarily a result of recommendations made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) a program led, until recently, by Elon Musk. If the House and Senate agree, this request will halt […]
The federal government is providing nearly $5.4 billion in grants for major bridge projects throughout America. The new grant opportunities, announced through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), will provide support for state and local municipalities to improve the nation’s aging bridge infrastructure. DOT’s announcement also streamlines and cuts some existing regulatory requirements to advance […]
Coconino Community College (CCC) in Arizona is proposing a $100 million general obligation bond, known as Proposition 417, for the residents’ Nov. 4 ballot. The bond builds upon the voter-approved Proposition 438 in 2022, which adjusted the college’s primary property tax rate. With the programs established under that initiative and the planned investments under Proposition […]
The Wake County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina voted 6-1 on June 2 to approve a $2.1 billion budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026. The newly adopted budget will be enacted on July 1, including new public school funding, changes to property taxes and methods to increase revenue for the county. The FY2026 budget […]