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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...

Microsoft to Build San Jose, California Data Center With $65 Million Infrastructure Commitment

Apr 15, 2025 | Economic Development, Finance - Economic Development

Microsoft has secured approval from the San Jose Planning Commission to build its first self-owned and operated data center in the South Bay. The project includes two data center buildings, with Microsoft committing $65 million in infrastructure improvements. The...

Drugmaker Novartis Unveils $23 Billion Expansion Plan Across U.S. Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Apr 15, 2025 | Economic Development, Finance - Economic Development

Despite recent concerns surrounding tariff policies, drugmaker Novartis has announced a $23 billion investment over five years to expand its U.S. operations, including six new factories, three facility expansions, and a new R&D hub in San Diego. The plan marks a...

ABB Opens $40 Million Facility in New Mexico

Apr 15, 2025 | Economic Development, Finance - Economic Development

ABB Installation Products, a global technology leader in electrification and automation, has opened a new $40 million manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to meet rising demand for electrical solutions. This expansion has added more than 150 full-time...

Washington Bridge Reconstruction in Rhode Island Advances with $220.9 Million in Federal Support

Apr 15, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

A new agreement between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation will provide $220.9 million in federal funds to the state, which will be used for the reconstruction of the Washington Bridge, closed in December 2023 due...

Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Region Approves $4.8 Billion Transportation Plan

Apr 15, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments has approved a $4.8 billion Transportation Improvement Program covering fiscal years 2026–2029 to improve mobility, safety, and infrastructure across the region. The plan funds projects to upgrade highways, bus...

Construction Underway for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s $326 Million Expansion

Apr 15, 2025 | Airports, Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure

McCarthy Building Companies has started construction on the $326 million North 2 Concourse at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's Terminal 3, which will add six new gates and 173,000 square feet of multi-level space. Aimed at addressing the rising passenger...

Bengals, Hamilton County Seek $350 Million for Paycor Stadium Renovation Following Browns Deal

Apr 15, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Stadiums

Following the Ohio House’s recent approval of a $600 million bond deal for a new Cleveland Browns stadium, the Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County have jointly requested $350 million from Ohio lawmakers to finance the renovation of Paycor Stadium. While the $830...

U.S. Chemical and Energy Sectors Benefit from White House Tariff Exemption, But Uncertainty Remains

Apr 14, 2025 | Economic Development, Uncategorized

The White House has released a list of chemicals and energy products exempt from President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, easing concerns over cost spikes for critical materials. The exemption list includes PFAS-based chemicals such as perfluorooctane sulfonamides...

Mid South Extrusion to Add Two New Production Lines in Monroe, Louisiana with $12.5 Million Investment

Apr 14, 2025 | Economic Development, Finance - Economic Development

Mid South Extrusion is investing $12.5 million to add two new polyethylene extrusion lines at its flexible film and bag manufacturing facility in Monroe, Louisiana, marking its second expansion following a $17 million investment for two similar production lines...

NJEDA Backs Second Phase of HELIX NJ Project with $104 Million

Apr 14, 2025 | Economic Development, Finance - Economic Development

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority has provided over $104 million in gap financing to support the construction of Nokia Bell Labs’ R&D tower, the second phase of the HELIX NJ project located at the former Ferren Mall site. This incentive follows a $271...

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Civic Development News and Data

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

Microsoft to Build San Jose, California Data Center With $65 Million Infrastructure Commitment

Drugmaker Novartis Unveils $23 Billion Expansion Plan Across U.S. Amid Tariff Uncertainty

ABB Opens $40 Million Facility in New Mexico

Washington Bridge Reconstruction in Rhode Island Advances with $220.9 Million in Federal Support

Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Region Approves $4.8 Billion Transportation Plan

Construction Underway for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s $326 Million Expansion

Bengals, Hamilton County Seek $350 Million for Paycor Stadium Renovation Following Browns Deal

U.S. Chemical and Energy Sectors Benefit from White House Tariff Exemption, But Uncertainty Remains

Mid South Extrusion to Add Two New Production Lines in Monroe, Louisiana with $12.5 Million Investment

NJEDA Backs Second Phase of HELIX NJ Project with $104 Million

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