Hawaii lawmakers have concluded their budget negotiations, finalizing a $39.7 billion spending package for the next two fiscal years. After extensive discussions between House and Senate leadership, the compromise version of House Bill 300 establishes the financial framework for state operations through mid-2027, authorizing nearly $20 billion per year. The budget includes a roughly 4% […]
Lawmakers in the District of Columbia are announcing an agreement to construct a new multipurpose complex, stadium and prospective home for the Washington Commanders. The new agreement, announced by Mayor Muriel Bowser and team ownership, will kickstart a nearly $4 billion project on the old Robert F. Kennedy campus in East Washington, D.C. The project […]
America’s cities are bouncing back after the pandemic saw migration away from the largest urban areas. Metropolitan areas have added nearly 3.2 million people between 2023 and 2024—a growth rate of 1.1% that slightly outpaces the national average, according to new U.S. Census Bureau data. This population rebound is creating demands for infrastructure investments as […]
Pennsylvania is continuing to turn on the tap for clean water projects, following a $1 billion wave of investment over the past year. The Commonwealth recently announced a major investment of $242.8 million to upgrade drinking water and wastewater systems across the state. The funding will support 32 projects spanning 23 counties, with a focus […]
The City of Alexandria, Virginia, has adopted a $956.5 million operating budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026, reflecting a 3.2% increase over the FY 2025 budget of $926.4 million. With approximately 20% of Alexandria’s workforce employed by the federal government, the city recognizes the importance of aligning its budget planning with the broader economic landscape […]
Maryland is investing $15.7 million in open space conservation and recreational space improvements in communities across the state. The state’s Board of Public Works approved more than $14.2 million in Program Open Space—local funding that will be spread among 12 local government and Maryland Department of Natural Resources land trust projects. Grants awarded include: $10 […]
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is LaChandra Burks, chief operating officer for the City of Atlanta. My career highlights and education: I’m a native Atlantan who attended Atlanta public schools throughout my education. I earned my undergraduate degree […]