The Texas House has passed an $8.5 billion bill that will fund public school improvements, boost teacher salaries and enhance all walks of education in Texas. The school funding bill, House Bill 2, will inject billions into school districts statewide, expanding teacher pay, special education funding and early childhood learning. Concluding a 122-13 vote, the […]
The site of a long-abandoned cannery in Lafayette, Louisiana, will soon be reimagined as a 125-acre mixed-use, community-focused destination along the Vermillion River. The Trappey Cannery, located in the Trappey Economic Development District, was established on an 8-acre site in 1921. The facility was instrumental in WWII efforts, producing more than12 million pounds of canned […]
Maryland is set to invest $143.2 million to improve nearly 3,400 miles of roadway and make travel safer for drivers when fiscal year 2026 begins on July 1. The planned improvements — which include addressing potholes and resurfacing major corridors — are part of the state’s $21 billion six-year capital improvement plan and will be […]
As states prepare for the upcoming hurricane season, the Alabama Department of Insurance (DOI) is unveiling a new study to showcase the effectiveness of fortifying coastal areas against natural disasters. The study, conducted by the DOI and the Center for Risk and Insurance Reseach at the University of Alabama, showed promise for insurers and homeowners […]
Maine has announced $29 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for statewide housing initiatives. The funds, distributed through five HUD programs, will support housing, infrastructure and services in several municipalities across the state. Maine received just 0.52% of the $5.56 billion that was distributed nationally through HUD’s Community […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced May 28 that the federal government will provide more than $1.5 billion to help states and U.S. territories repair transportation infrastructure damaged by natural disasters, including $683 million designated for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. The funding will be distributed through the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Emergency Relief program […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced May 30 that $800 million in competitive grant funding is available for behavioral health initiatives throughout the state. The funds follow a $3.3 billion grant funding announcement related to Proposition 1’s Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act, which voters passed in March 2024. This funding represents the second round of Proposition 1’s […]