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$1.3 Billion Economic Investment Plan for Mississippi Announced
Focusing on economic development and growth, a $1.3 billion investment plan was recently unveiled by Mississippi Governor Tate, which will be spread over various development projects across the state. The package includes an additional $100 million for the...
![Buy America Requirements Waived Until July 2024 for EV Charging Infrastructure](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/j-dean-msXC0_Z-k2Q-unsplash-1080x675.jpg)
Buy America Requirements Waived Until July 2024 for EV Charging Infrastructure
The requirement of procuring domestic construction materials that will be used to build electric vehicle chargers is temporarily relaxed, as the Buy America restrictions have been waived by the Federal Highway Administration until July 2024. According to the...
![Richmond and Norfolk to Receive $2,950,000 for Transportation Infrastructure](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/pexels-aleksejs-bergmanis-681347-1080x675.jpg)
Richmond and Norfolk to Receive $2,950,000 for Transportation Infrastructure
Through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot grant program (RCP), Norfolk and Richmond will be receiving $2,950,000 to reconnect communities to economic opportunities by improving transportation infrastructure. As reported in the...
![EPA Announces $14 Million in Clear Water Funds for Alaska](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/pexels-lisa-fotios-1346155-1080x675.jpg)
EPA Announces $14 Million in Clear Water Funds for Alaska
Following a recent announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, communities in Alaska can soon anticipate access to improved water infrastructure and safer drinking water, as the state will receive more than $13,887,000 from the Clean Water State...
Flash Update: Unemployment Rate in All 50 States (Mar 2023 Release)
CivMetrics collects key employment data for the largest cities in the United States. In this post, we look at new data on unemployment rates in every state. For questions about our data, or to request data, please contact [email protected]. Data is from the...
![Flash Update: Inflation in Major Cities (Mar 2023 Release)](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pexels-photo-10149608.jpeg)
Flash Update: Inflation in Major Cities (Mar 2023 Release)
CivMetrics collects key economic data for the largest cities in the United States. In this post, we look at the latest CPI release and the 13 cities tracked in this release. For questions about our data, or to request data, please contact [email protected]....
![Flash Update: Unemployment Rate in Every Metro (March 2023 Release)](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/vladimir-solomianyi-rKPiuXLq29A-unsplash-1080x675.jpg)
Flash Update: Unemployment Rate in Every Metro (March 2023 Release)
CivMetrics collects key employment data for the largest cities in the United States. In this post, we look at new data on unemployment rates in US metro areas. For questions about our data, or to request data, please contact [email protected]. Data is from...
![NY Gov. Taps Experts to Assist Communities In Planning Water Infrastructure Projects](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/gabrielle-henderson-HJckKnwCXxQ-unsplash-1080x675.jpg)
NY Gov. Taps Experts to Assist Communities In Planning Water Infrastructure Projects
Assistance is coming to small, rural, and disadvantaged communities in New York, as Gov. Hochul announced the launch of outreach events to connect the communities with necessary resources for water infrastructure improvements. Under the initiative, Community...
![As Chicago Bears Eye New Stadium, Community Concerned About Gridlock](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/jordan-rowland-Q64WE8Xo9bs-unsplash-1080x675.jpg)
As Chicago Bears Eye New Stadium, Community Concerned About Gridlock
Following the announcement that the Chicago Bears may be building a new stadium in Arlington Park, towns in the area voiced concerns about the infrastructure problems and traffic congestion that the construction project may cause. While the move to the area sparked...
![FAA: $1 Billion Awarded to 99 Airports for Infrastructure Projects](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/oskar-kadaksoo-DDBDkz0p918-unsplash-1080x675.jpg)
FAA: $1 Billion Awarded to 99 Airports for Infrastructure Projects
With the goal of assisting US airports in managing the rising volume of travelers, about $1 billion will be distributed to 99 airports nationwide through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, according to the US Federal Aviation Agency. These awards are in addition to...
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