State efforts to enhance energy efficiency through dedicated programs are having a noticeable effect on cost-saving measures and pollution reduction. According to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), states collectively invested $8.8 billion in energy efficiency programs in 2023, a record high level. The record investment doubled support for low-income households over two […]
Governmental entities are stressed… there is no doubt about that! Ongoing changes under the Trump administration are creating heightened uncertainty, placing added pressure on both public officials across all levels of government and private sector leaders navigating the shifting landscape. However, the number of public projects launching weekly at the state and local levels of […]
Washington legislators have unanimously approved a $7.3 billion capital budget for the upcoming biennium. The new budget, titled SSB 5195, proposes significant investments across Washington’s infrastructure, education, housing and environmental sectors, seeking to address immediate needs and long-term funding goals for the state. While approved by the state Senate, the House of Representatives will evaluate […]
Maine is planning billions of dollars for infrastructure projects to improve, maintain and modernize the state’s transportation system over the next three years. The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) has unveiled an updated work plan for transportation and infrastructure, which includes approximately $4.8 billion worth of projects through 2027. The work plan outlines the estimated […]
Creating and strengthening task forces focused on artificial intelligence is the latest trend at state legislatures across the country. Whether building on previous efforts or initiating something new, the most recent legislative pushes in West Virginia, Illinois and Alaska come as polling shows significant public concern about the impacts of AI. New research shows significant […]
Santa Rosa County commissioners have approved a $385,000 task order as a first step toward repairing or potentially replacing the aging Navarre Beach Bridge, which links mainland Santa Rosa County to Santa Rosa Island. Navarre Beach, located across the bridge, is a popular tourist destination and home to about 2,000 residences, including condos and townhomes, […]
The construction industry has been abandoning nonresidential and multifamily construction projects at higher rates, according to the latest data from ConstructConnect. The Cincinnati-based firm unveiled the March report for the Project Stress Index (PSI), which leverages data from the public and private sectors to provide a comprehensive look at the construction industry. After a rise […]