Maine’s public schools require $11 billion to renovate, replace and modernize school facilities, a new report finds. The state-led Commission on School Construction has released an interim summary of the new and existing needs of Maine’s public schools, facilities and students. Providing an update to the commission’s research over the last year, the summary outlines […]
Ohio is funding projects that reduce traffic congestion and improve access to multimodal transportation options throughout the state. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is announcing nearly $320 million in funding for transportation projects through the state’s Major New Construction Program. These awarded transportation projects seek to reduce traffic congestion that hinders mobility, economic development […]
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $60 million in awards from the Environmental Bond Act funding will be given out as the next round of Green Resiliency Grants. The program supports projects across flood-prone communities in New York to create vital stormwater management and resilient infrastructure. New York voters overwhelmingly approved the ballot proposition for […]
Connecticut is taking steps to bridge the digital divide and connect thousands of residents to reliable, high-speed internet service. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is announcing another round of awards through the state’s ConneCTed Communities Grant Program, with approximately $6.7 million in funding still available after this distribution. In this second […]
The Strategic Partnerships (SPI) firm turned 30 this year. That is especially shocking to me since I remember the company’s birth as if it were yesterday. The job I hold has been one of the most enjoyable experiences ever… and I’m not sure I’ll ever quit since I love this a lot. Recently, I was […]
Colorado is prioritizing funding for infrastructure, higher education and health care in a new budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025-26. The state’s General Assembly has approved a new spending plan to support the government’s operations, agencies and services, which includes $43.9 billion in total investments over the next year. Expanding funding for some of the […]
Future enhancements to Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Pennsylvania, were given the green light after the region’s council members voted unanimously to authorize conditional use approval of the zoo’s master plan. The council members voted 6-0 with Councilwoman Jasmine Griffen recusing herself from the vote, citing her employment at the zoo. With the approval, the […]