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Wilmington Airport Moves Forward $78M Upgrade, Adopts $94M Budget
The New Hanover County Airport Authority approved $78 million for phase 2 of Wilmington International Airport’s improvements, which include curb, road, and parking garage upgrades, while also adopting a $94 million FY 2026 budget. Despite scaling the project down from...
Louisiana Bill Aims to Expand Port Commission’s Authority to Authorize Larger Infrastructure Developments
A bill is advancing in the Louisiana Legislature that could transform transportation infrastructure in Northeast Louisiana. Senate Bill 146 would expand the Lake Providence Port Commission’s authority to construct and operate rails beyond East Carroll Parish and...
Lawsuit Challenges McKinney Airport Expansion Over Environmental Concerns
A federal lawsuit aims to halt the McKinney National Airport expansion over claims the city’s environmental study was inadequate. The North Texas Conservation Association argues the project threatens nearby neighborhoods and landmarks like the Heard Museum and fails...
San Francisco Budget Plan Cuts 1,409 City Jobs to Tackle Deficit
Mayor Daniel Lurie unveiled a budget plan that would cut over 1,400 city positions to address San Francisco’s $781.5 million deficit. Most of the eliminated roles are already vacant, and cutting the non-vacant positions is projected to save just $40 million over two...
Foxconn Eyes Louisville, Kentucky for $174 Million Plant
Foxconn Technology USA Corp., an electronics manufacturer, is considering a $174 million facility in Louisville that could bring 180 high-paying jobs, according to state documents. The company received preliminary approval from the Kentucky Economic Development...
Orbic Breaks Ground on $110 Million NY Manufacturing Hub, Creating 1,000 Jobs
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Orbic Electronics, a manufacturer of telecommunications and consumer electronics devices, has broken ground on $110 million advanced manufacturing hub in Hauppauge, Suffolk County, relocating operations from overseas and creating...
Joshua Gunn Named Durham’s New Economic and Workforce Development Director
Joshua Gunn will become Durham’s new director of Economic and Workforce Development on July 14, returning to his hometown with extensive leadership experience. Currently leading the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, Gunn has a strong track record in workforce development,...
“Big Beautiful Bill” Projected to Increase National Debt by Up to $3.8 Trillion
House Republicans’ massive tax cut package, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," is projected to add between $3.1 trillion and $3.8 trillion to the U.S. debt over the next decade, raising concerns about rising deficits and economic risks. Experts warn that the growing...
ADP Reports Weakest Private-Sector Job Gains Since March 2023
Recorded as the weakest monthly gain since March 2023, U.S. private-sector job growth slowed sharply in May, with just 37,000 positions added, according to ADP. The slowdown fell well below economists’ expectations of 130,000 jobs and reflects growing hiring hesitancy...
Illinois Targets Economic Growth with $500 Million Site Development Investment
Governor JB Pritzker’s seventh balanced budget includes a record $500 million investment in Illinois' new Site Readiness initiative, aimed at transforming unused state properties into economic assets. The investment allocates $300 million to the "Surplus to Success"...
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