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New York Invests $90 Million to Improve Road Safety and Reduce Fatalities
New York is investing $90 million to help local governments enhance road safety and reduce fatalities as part of the NYSDOT’s Safe System Approach toward Zero Deaths plan. The funding, available through the Federal Highway Administration’s Highway Safety Improvement...
San Antonio, TX Begins Negotiations with Spurs on $1.5 Billion NBA Arena
The San Antonio City Council has unanimously voted to start negotiations with Spurs Sports & Entertainment and Bexar County to work out a non-binding agreement for a potential NBA arena that could cost between $1.2 billion and $1.5 billion. The project is part of...
Mobile, AL Moves Forward With New $300M Arena, $250M Bond Approved
The most expensive city-funded project in Mobile, Alabama, is moving forward as the City Council has unanimously approved a $250 million bond and a $237.4 million construction contract with Birmingham-based B.L. Harbert International for the development of a new $300...
New Bedford Airport to Undergo $76M Modernization
A $76 million revitalization of New Bedford Regional Airport in Massachusetts is being planned to upgrade its control tower, terminal, and maintenance facilities without burdening taxpayers. Airport Manager Scot Servis said that 95% of the funding for the development...
Swinerton Leads $23 Million Renovation at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
A $23 million contract has been awarded to Swinerton for major upgrades at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, in partnership with the City of Atlanta and WEBMyers Construction. The company will complete three projects including a $21 million restroom...
Marshall, Michigan Transfers 500 Acres for BlueOval Battery Park Development
The Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance has transferred 500 acres of land to BlueOval Battery Michigan LLC, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Co., for the development of BlueOval Battery Park, making it the largest industrial property owner in Marshall, Michigan....
North Carolina Approves $9.6M in Grants to Boost Rural Economic Growth
Governor Josh Stein announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved $9,627,500 in grants to support local governments in North Carolina, projected to create 785 jobs and attract over $165.9 million in public and private investment. The funding,...
CA Governor Newsom Unveils California Jobs First Economic Blueprint
Governor Gavin Newsom has introduced the California Jobs First Economic Blueprint, a statewide strategy aimed at boosting economic growth and providing its residents access to well-paying jobs. The plan includes a $125 million investment for ready-to-go projects, $15...
$984 Million Tissue and Towel Facility to Create 400+ Jobs in Defiance County, Ohio
First Quality Tissue Midwest is investing $984 million to build a premium towel and tissue facility in Defiance County, Ohio, which is expected to create over 400 jobs. The project was made possible by a $14.6 million infrastructure investment from the All Ohio Future...
LA City Council Greenlights LAWA’s $5 Billion MATOC for Airport Construction
The Los Angeles City Council has approved Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) $5 billion Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC), which includes 51 agreements and establishes a pool of pre-qualified design-builders and construction contractors to accelerate support...
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