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Civic Development Podcast #3: P3s Unplugged with Thomas John, Seth Miller Gabriel and Jeremy Ebie

Episode #3: P3s Unplugged: Insights from the Washington DC Streetlights Project Three infrastructure insiders join us to break down the Washington DC Streetlights P3 Project, a case study of innovative thinking in urban development. The panelists share their insights...

$370M Microchip Facility to Boost Louisiana Economy, Add 300 Jobs

Radiance Technologies will invest $370 million to build a secure microchip research and manufacturing plant in Ruston, Louisiana. Backed by nearly $37 million in state support, the project is expected to create 150 direct jobs and 149 additional indirect positions....

Hyundai Raises U.S. Investment to $26 Billion

Hyundai Motor Group will boost its U.S. investment to $26 billion over the next four years, targeting steel, automotive, and robotics production. The plan includes a new low-carbon steel plant in Louisiana, increasing U.S. car production to 1.2 million units annually,...

Kentucky, Indiana Approve $933 Million I-69 Bridge Project

The Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority and Indiana reached an agreement to move forward with the $933 million I-69 bridge over the Ohio River. Kentucky will financing, planning, and construction of the bridge, with costs shared equally between the...

Civic Development Podcast #1: The Big Beautiful Bill and Affordable Housing in the 2nd Trump Administration with David Gasson

Episode #1 David Gasson of MG Housing Strategies joins us to break down everything affordable housing professionals need to know about the state of play in the 119th Congress and the 2nd Trump Administration. * The episode begins with a discussion on the 2nd Trump...

GE Appliances to Invest $490 Million in Louisville, Kentucky Washer Plant

GE Appliances announced a $490 million investment to build its most advanced washer manufacturing plant at its Louisville, Kentucky headquarters, reshoring production from China and creating 800 new full-time jobs. The move strengthens Kentucky’s role as a hub for...

US Jobless Claims Climb Sharply, Highest Since 2021

Recurring jobless claims in the U.S. climbed to their highest level since November 2021, pointing to a labor market where unemployed workers are taking longer to find new jobs. Initial claims, however, dipped, which together with the increase in recurring claims...

$240 Million P3 Deal Brings Student Housing to Palm Beach Atlantic University

A $240 million public-private partnership between Gilbane and Palm Beach Atlantic University will bring a 25-story, mixed-use student housing tower to downtown West Palm Beach. The project includes 990 student beds, a dining hall, fitness center, and parking...

New Indiana Law Paves Way for Tolls, Rail Investment, Local Road Funding

Indiana has become the first state to authorize tolling on all interstate highways, allowing officials to seek federal waivers without additional legislative steps. The law also offers tax credits for private rail investments and gives counties new ways to fund road...

MO Gov. Kehoe Signs $1.5 Billion Stadium Incentive Package to Keep Royals, Chiefs

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has signed off on a $1.5 billion stadium incentive package aimed at keeping the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs from relocating across the state line. The plan would cover up to 50% of stadium costs using tax revenue generated by the teams,...

Federal Bill Would Improve Climate Resiliency of U.S. Airports

Apr 14, 2023 | Airports, Infrastructure, Uncategorized

Climate change is causing severe weather, and airports are not safe from its effects. Sen. Edward J. Markey (D) recently introduced the Airport Infrastructure Resilience Act, which would direct the Secretary of Transportation to create a program that will give...

Mississippi Legislators Drafts Legislation for Infrastructure Funding

Apr 13, 2023 | Infrastructure, Legal - Infrastructure, Legal - Public Projects/Construction, Uncategorized

Senate Bill 3120 allocated $620 million to the Mississippi Department of Transportation. This was amended in the House, which increased MDOT's funding of its three-year plan to $800 million. This amendment was subsequently approved by the House after Gov. Tate Reeves...

$1.1 Billion Allocated for California’s Transportation Infrastructure

Apr 12, 2023 | Infrastructure, Transportation, Uncategorized

It has been announced that the California Transportation Commission is boosting its investment in infrastructure as the body has earmarked $1.1 billion to be used to finance transportation infrastructure projects across the state. As reported by the Sierra Sun Times,...

New York Senator Proposes 25-Cent Tax for Online Deliveries to Fund NYC Infrastructure

Apr 11, 2023 | Uncategorized

NY state Sen. Andrew Gounardes recently introduced a bill that seeks to add an additional 25 cents in tax per package delivery. It is estimated that with this extra fee, the city will be able to raise $226 million in revenue annually. Consequently, the revenue can be...

Rural Indiana Receives $127 Million in Federal Grants for Transportation Infrastructure Improvements

Apr 10, 2023 | Infrastructure, Transportation, Uncategorized

Demonstrating the commitment to provide better infrastructure for rural communities in Indiana, the Indiana Department of Transportation has announced that the federal government is delivering $127.6 million in transportation funding to several projects across rural...

Tennessee Lawmakers Push for Takeover of Nashville Airport Board

Apr 7, 2023 | Airports, Featured - Airport, Uncategorized

The composition of Nashville's airport board could soon be changed and taken over by state officials as HB 1176 advances to the House for consideration and voting. Under the current set-up, members of the airport board are appointed by the mayor. However, under the...

Airports Benefit Greatly From Infrastructure Grants in Tackling Rising Capital Costs, Fitch Ratings Says

Apr 6, 2023 | Airports, Infrastructure, Uncategorized

According to a recent report by Fitch Ratings, airport infrastructure grants made through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are playing a vital role in offsetting the continuing rise of capital costs that airports across the country must bear as each entity undertakes...

Baltimore City Terminates $150 Million Infrastructure Deal With Metra Industries Due to Untimely Payments

Apr 5, 2023 | Infrastructure, Uncategorized

Baltimore has terminated its $150 million contract with Metra Industries to fix deteriorating infrastructure because of the company's repeated delays in making salary payments to subcontractors. Consequently, this has also led to Metra Industries being prohibited from...

Census Bureau Releases 2020 Population Correction; Many Cities Still Await Resolution

Mar 24, 2023 | Uncategorized

After some cities and towns appealed their population counts in the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau released the first round of population corrections in January. Those that will get a funding boost due to the new population count include areas in which the census had...

$1.3 Billion Economic Investment Plan for Mississippi Announced

Mar 23, 2023 | Uncategorized

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...

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