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Oregon DOT Scrambles as Trump Threatens Rose Quarter Project’s $400 Million Funding
More than $400 million in federal grants for Oregon’s Rose Quarter Improvement Project may be rescinded following the passage of President Trump’s new spending bill, according to state officials. The funding, originally promised through the Reconnecting Community and...
Portland, OR Could Lose $387 Million in Federal Grants Over DEI Policies
Portland, Oregon, could lose up to $387 million in federal grants unless it complies with a new Trump administration order banning race- and gender-based programs tied to DEI. City officials are weighing whether to scrub DEI language from the city code to avoid...
Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Strips $355 Million from Mass Pike Project
President Trump’s newly signed “Big Beautiful Bill” eliminates $355 million in federal funding for Massachusetts’ $2 billion Allston I-90 highway project by cutting the Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant Program. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation...
Trump Order Spurs Rapid Approval of Utah Oil Transloading Facility Expansion
The Bureau of Land Management fast-tracked approval for a major oil transloading site expansion in Helper, Utah, under President Trump’s national energy emergency order. Environmental groups and Colorado officials condemned the 14-day review process as reckless,...
Port of NY/NJ Braces for Economic Fallout From August Tariffs
The Port of New York and New Jersey faces uncertainty as President Trump pushes new tariffs, including a 35% import tax on Canada, set to take effect August 1. While the impact on the port's 4,000 workers remains unclear, experts warn the site could be hit hard....
Appalachian Economic Agency Pushes Back on Deep Funding Cuts by Trump Administration
Appalachian leaders are urging Congress to reject a Trump administration proposal that would slash funding for its economic development agency, the Appalachian Regional Commission, by 93% in fiscal year 2026. More than 80 regional officials, institutions, and groups...
State Department Begins Layoffs of 1,300 Staff in Workforce Reorganization
The State Department has begun laying off over 1,300 staff as part of a Trump administration initiative to reduce the agency’s U.S. workforce by 15% and consolidate functions. The cuts, part of a broader reorganization plan, have drawn sharp criticism from Democrats...
Illinois Leads U.S. in Construction Pay, Report Finds
According to a new report by Construction Coverage, Illinois offers the highest cost-adjusted construction wages in the country, with cost-adjusted median wage of $79,328, which is roughly 40% more than in many Southern states. Peoria leads all midsize U.S. metros in...
Powell Valley Millwork to Invest $29.6 Million in Kentucky Expansion
Powell Valley Millwork, a manufacturer of wood products, is investing $29.6 million to expand its facilities in Powell and Montgomery counties, retaining 214 jobs and creating 33 new ones. The upgrades will double production capacity and include new automation systems...
$10.6M Expansion for Sentio BioSciences’ Missouri Pharma Facility
Sentio BioSciences is investing over $10.6 million to expand its pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Maryland Heights, Missouri, creating 58 new jobs. The expansion will boost production of essential generic medicines, including APIs, and drug products, while...
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