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Pfizer Agrees to MFN Drug Prices, $70B in U.S. R&D and Production

Pfizer has struck a deal with the Trump administration to provide all of its prescription drugs to Medicaid patients at “most favored nation” prices, and to pledge $70 billion in new U.S. production and R&D investments. The company also plans to offer...

D.C. Council Approves $3.7B Commanders Stadium and Development Deal

The D.C. Council approved a $3.7 billion deal to bring the Washington Commanders back to the RFK Stadium site, clearing the way for a new 65,000-seat football stadium and mixed-use development along the Anacostia River. The project includes $1 billion in taxpayer...

California Greenlights $20 Billion Funding for High-Speed Rail Project

California lawmakers have approved a plan to provide up to $20 billion in new funding for the state’s high-speed rail project, after President Trump pulled funding from the effort. The money, drawn largely from Cap-and-Trade revenues, will help complete the initial...

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...

Tariffs Hit Luxury Sector: LVMH Revenue Drops, Hermès Responds with Price Hike

Apr 21, 2025 | Economic Development, Finance - Economic Development

Luxury giants LVMH and Hermès are starting to feel the impact of Trump tariffs, with LVMH reporting lower Q1 revenue and Hermès preparing to raise U.S. prices. While LVMH explores shifting more production to the U.S., it acknowledges potential disruptions to its...

$135 Million Sawmill Upgrade to Boost Jasper Lumber’s Production and Jobs in Alabama

Apr 21, 2025 | Economic Development, Finance - Economic Development

Jasper Lumber Co. is nearing completion of a $135 million sawmill upgrade at its Walker County, Alabama facility, which is set to increase output from 65 million to 225 million board feet annually by 2026. The multi-year modernization will not only improve production...

AgriAmerica Completes Facility Upgrade, to Drive $340 Million Economic Impact and 474 Jobs to Western New York

Apr 21, 2025 | Economic Development, Finance - Economic Development

AgriAmerica Fruit Products LLC has completed the upgrade of its grape juice processing facility in Fredonia, Chautauqua County, which includes the installation of $2.5 million in new machinery, significantly boosting Western New York's fruit processing capacity. This...

North Carolina Approves $1.89 Million in Grants to Boost Rural Economic Development

Apr 21, 2025 | Economic Development, Finance - Economic Development

North Carolina announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved $1.89 million in grants for rural economic development, aiming to create 67 new jobs and attract over $15.5 million in private investment. The approved funds will be allocated to...

Colorado Greenlights $20 Million in Incentives for Five Expanding Companies

Apr 21, 2025 | Economic Development, Finance - Economic Development

The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved nearly $20 million in incentives for five companies eyeing expansion or relocation to the state, with projects spanning batteries, aerospace, nutrition and food, bio oil, satellite imagery, and electric motors. The...

Maine to Invest $4.8 Billion in Over 2,700 Transportation Projects

Apr 18, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

The Maine Department of Transportation is set to invest $4.8 billion as part of its updated transportation work plan for 2025-2027, which includes over 2,700 projects, such as 337 bridge construction and engineering projects, 157 miles of highway development and...

Work Begins on $65M Allen Road Rail Separation Project in Woodhaven, Michigan

Apr 18, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

Construction has begun on Woodhaven, Michigan’s $65 million Allen Road Grade Separation project, aiming to eliminate traffic delays caused by the Canadian National rail crossing. The two-year project will elevate the track above the road, separating train and...

PennDOT Targets Roads and Bridges in $219 Million Infrastructure Plan for Northwest Counties

Apr 18, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

More than 100 infrastructure projects will receive funding in 2025 as PennDOT commits over $219 million to upgrade roads and bridges across northwest Pennsylvania. Projects span Venango, Forest, Crawford, and Mercer counties, with the largest project being the $115.7...

DOT Pulls $64 Million Grant for Houston-Dallas High-Speed Rail Project

Apr 18, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

The Houston-to-Dallas high-speed rail project faced a setback as the federal government terminated a $64 million grant originally awarded to Amtrak in the final months of the Biden administration. The current administration argued that the Texas Central Railway...

Trump’s Car Tariffs Disrupt Auto Industry, Lead to Import Pauses and Production Cuts

Apr 17, 2025 | Economic Development, Finance - Economic Development

President Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars are already causing significant disruptions in the auto industry, with several carmakers halting exports to the U.S., idling factories, and laying off workers. Jaguar Land Rover, Stellantis, and Audi have all paused...

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The latest local trends, news and insights on infrastructure, economic development, housing and economics.

Pfizer Agrees to MFN Drug Prices, $70B in U.S. R&D and Production

D.C. Council Approves $3.7B Commanders Stadium and Development Deal

California Greenlights $20 Billion Funding for High-Speed Rail Project

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

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

Hyundai Raises U.S. Investment to $26 Billion

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

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

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

US Jobless Claims Climb Sharply, Highest Since 2021

Tariffs Hit Luxury Sector: LVMH Revenue Drops, Hermès Responds with Price Hike

$135 Million Sawmill Upgrade to Boost Jasper Lumber’s Production and Jobs in Alabama

AgriAmerica Completes Facility Upgrade, to Drive $340 Million Economic Impact and 474 Jobs to Western New York

North Carolina Approves $1.89 Million in Grants to Boost Rural Economic Development

Colorado Greenlights $20 Million in Incentives for Five Expanding Companies

Maine to Invest $4.8 Billion in Over 2,700 Transportation Projects

Work Begins on $65M Allen Road Rail Separation Project in Woodhaven, Michigan

PennDOT Targets Roads and Bridges in $219 Million Infrastructure Plan for Northwest Counties

DOT Pulls $64 Million Grant for Houston-Dallas High-Speed Rail Project

Trump’s Car Tariffs Disrupt Auto Industry, Lead to Import Pauses and Production Cuts

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