New York seeks proposals for new cruise terminal development in Buffalo

Gov. Kathy Hochul is unveiling a Request for Proposals (RFP) to design and develop a new cruise ship terminal along the Buffalo River in Buffalo. The project, led by the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC), will accept proposals until May 7 and is expected to support domestic and international cruise operations starting as early […]

EPA revises standards for states affected by foreign pollution 

The Environmental Protection Agency is making it easier for states to prove they’re being affected by international air pollution. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that changing guidance, saying previous rules made it difficult for states to demonstrate that air pollution affecting residents comes across borders—rather than from domestic pollution sources. The move could lower air […]

Illinois county advances critical water system upgrades for 2025

An Illinois community is unveiling a new plan to enhance water and sewer infrastructure with more than $15 million slated for construction in 2025. Lake County Public Works (LCPW) has released the next Capital Improvement Program for water and sewer infrastructure. Updated annually, the newest CIP will guide the county’s funding priorities and infrastructure projects […]

Baltimore mayor’s $4.69B budget plan targets public safety, neighborhood development

The Baltimore City Council is set to consider a $4.69 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 that represents an 11.38% increase over the current budget. The proposed budget looks to make up for an $85 million deficit with investments in everything from timely trash collection to opioid response efforts. Mayor Brandon Scott said his team […]

DOE seeks partners for data center development on federal land

The federal government is exploring opportunities to become the landlord for America’s artificial intelligence boom by co-locating data centers with energy infrastructure on public lands. In a Request for Information announced this month, the Department of Energy (DOE) identified 16 sites across the country primed for rapid data center construction, with existing energy infrastructure and […]

Albuquerque Council approves $180M infrastructure package for upcoming vote

Albuquerque is proposing a new resolution to voters in the November municipal election, seeking to fund capital improvements and infrastructure projects over 10 years. The City Council’s resolution, approved as substituted and amended last week, would program funding for the city’s 10-year plan for capital improvements and authorize an additional $180 million in bond sales. […]

Ohio allocates $31M for economic development in Mahoning Valley

The Ohio Controlling Board released $31 million in state funds to support two projects in Mahoning Valley. The board released $17.2 million from the Department of Development’s All Ohio Future Fund to the Western Reserve Port Authority to prepare about 1,000 acres in Trumbull County to entice major new industries to locate at the site. […]