The city of Greensboro, North Carolina, is making a significant investment in its downtown area with the unveiling of a development plan called GSO35. The 10-year strategic plan from Downtown Greensboro Inc. looks to revitalize the area by attracting new businesses, enhancing recreation opportunities and expanding housing options. The comprehensive plan addresses multiple areas of […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has unveiled a $5.1 billion funding opportunity to spur railroad development and enhance railroad safety across the nation. Applications are due by Jan. 7, 2026. Following the administration’s critical review and analysis of existing railroad programs and ongoing projects, the National Railroad Partnership Program (NRPP) will advance rail projects, […]
Dallas officials have adopted the largest budget in city history during its Sept. 18 city council meeting, allocating $5.2 billion for fiscal year 2025 through 2026. The city leveraged a new budget strategy known as Priority Based Budgeting (PBB) to focus funding for programs essential to city operations and community well-being. Notable highlights include increased […]
New York State is investing $300 million to create a Quantum Research and Innovation Hub at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook. The initiative will advance the state’s leadership in quantum science with a focus on quantum communication and networking. Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement Sept. 17 at Stony Brook’s […]
The U.S. Department of Education announced new grant investments totaling more than $1.9 billion for fiscal year 2025. The largest share, $500 million, will go to charter schools, marking the biggest investment in the program’s history, according to federal officials. The Charter Schools Program was created in 1994 under the Clinton administration. It provides grants […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has unveiled a $5.1 billion funding opportunity to spur railroad development and enhance railroad safety across the nation. Applications are due by Jan. 7, 2026. Following the administration’s critical review and analysis of existing railroad programs and ongoing projects, the National Railroad Partnership Program (NRPP) will advance rail projects, […]
California lawmakers closed out its legislative session with the passage of a landmark deal, signing six major bills into law to address pollution, reduce electric bill costs, stabilize the gas market and bolster utility affordability. The bills constitute one of the most sweeping overhauls of the state’s energy and climate policies in decades, positioning California […]