Hospitals and specialized health care services in rural areas and small towns have been declining for many years, and that has become a serious concern. Financial stress is the primary reason for the decline. The federal government has provided financial support for health care through various programs, but that support has now been reduced. Fortunately, […]
The Port of Long Beach is unveiling more than $3.2 billion in infrastructure investments through the seaport’s recently adopted Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The new CIP, announced by port officials this month, will guide the coastal seaport’s spending for the next 10 years. Slated for fiscal years (FY) 2026 through 2035, the plan intends to […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul is unveiling a Request for Proposals (RFP) to design and develop a new cruise ship terminal along the Buffalo River in Buffalo. The project, led by the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC), will accept proposals until May 7 and is expected to support domestic and international cruise operations starting as early […]
The Environmental Protection Agency is making it easier for states to prove they’re being affected by international air pollution. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that changing guidance, saying previous rules made it difficult for states to demonstrate that air pollution affecting residents comes across borders—rather than from domestic pollution sources. The move could lower air […]
An Illinois community is unveiling a new plan to enhance water and sewer infrastructure with more than $15 million slated for construction in 2025. Lake County Public Works (LCPW) has released the next Capital Improvement Program for water and sewer infrastructure. Updated annually, the newest CIP will guide the county’s funding priorities and infrastructure projects […]
The Baltimore City Council is set to consider a $4.69 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 that represents an 11.38% increase over the current budget. The proposed budget looks to make up for an $85 million deficit with investments in everything from timely trash collection to opioid response efforts. Mayor Brandon Scott said his team […]
The federal government is exploring opportunities to become the landlord for America’s artificial intelligence boom by co-locating data centers with energy infrastructure on public lands. In a Request for Information announced this month, the Department of Energy (DOE) identified 16 sites across the country primed for rapid data center construction, with existing energy infrastructure and […]