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Trump OKs Expansion of Texas–Mexico Cross-Border Bridge
President Donald Trump has approved the expansion of the Eagle Pass bridge, a U.S.–Mexico border crossing aimed at easing congestion and boosting trade. The project will double the number of lanes on the Camino Real International Bridge, enhancing capacity between...
Trump Admin Supports Texas Bid For More Control Over Highway Projects, Less Oversight
The Trump administration is backing a proposal that would give the Texas Department of Transportation expanded authority over its own environmental reviews for highway projects, reducing public transparency and oversight. If approved, the agreement would eliminate...
Trump Administration Pushes Back on Cranbury’s Seizure of Historic NJ Farm for Affordable Housing
Federal officials are pressuring Cranbury Township to halt plans to acquire the 175-year-old, 21-acre historic, Henry Farm for affordable housing, with the Trump Administration citing potential violations of federal farmland requirements. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins...
Civic Development Podcast #2: Infrastructure Finance in the 119th Congress with Thomas John, Seth Miller Gabriel and Emily Hauber
Episode #2: Infrastructure Finance in the 119th Congress Three infrastructure veterans join us to break down the state of infrastructure finance and legislation in the 119th Congress. What can we expect? The wide-ranging discussion covers everything on the table in...
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...
Alaska Minimum Wage Rises to $13 with Sick Leave Mandate in 2025
Alaska’s minimum wage will rise from $11.91 to $13 per hour on July 1, with further increases to $15 by 2027, along with new mandatory paid sick leave, following voter approval of Ballot Measure 1. Supporters say the measure will boost local spending and improve...
Pioneer Institute Report: Massachusetts Loses Ground in Innovation and Economic Growth
According to a recent report of Pioneer Institute, Massachusetts’ economic growth has slowed significantly since 2020, especially in its once-leading professional, scientific, and technical services sector. While the state still ranks second in real Gross State...
2025 Minimum Wage Comparison: State-by-State Breakdown
Minimum wage laws vary widely across the U.S., and businesses with employees in multiple states must navigate a patchwork of rates and rules. As of 2025, the federal minimum wage remains unchanged at $7.25 per hour, which hasn’t increased since 2009. Washington, D.C....
$5.6 Million TORC Robotics Facility to Bring 500 High-Paying Jobs to Michigan
With a $3 million performance-based grant support from from the Michigan Strategic Fund, TORC Robotics is investing $5.6 million in a new facility in Ann Arbor Township, bringing up to 500 high-wage jobs to Michigan. The facility will focus on developing autonomous...
MTU Aero Engines AG Expands Fort Worth Site with $120M Investment and Creation of 1,200 Jobs
MTU Aero Engines AG is investing $120 million to expand its Fort Worth facility, creating over 1,200 new jobs and transforming the site into one of North America's largest engine maintenance centers. The upgraded facility, soon to be renamed MTU Maintenance Fort...
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