State awards $8 million to metro counties, cities for road and bridge projects
More than $45 million, including more than $8 million in metro Birmingham, has been allotted to road and bridge projects throughout the state of Alabama......»»
Pandemic creating insatiable appetite for warehouse space in Austin
About 1.2 million square feet of industrial space is currently under construction in the Austin metro, with five projects starting in the first three months of the year. Industrial brokers think this space will get eaten up quickly......»»
Several NCDOT projects delayed in Charlotte metro due to Covid-19
A drop in motorists on the roadway amid the Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll in North Carolina, as the state's transportation department is delaying more than 100 projects — including several in the Charlotte metro — as it grapples with a budg.....»»
Lihue Airport to receive $6.7M in state funds for improvements
Gov. David Ige released $6.7 million in funding for two capital improvement projects for the Lihue Airport, Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi announced Thursday. The $6.7 million in state funding will be used for several adjustments including fin.....»»
What does coronavirus mean for the Twin Cities’s building boom?
Twin Cities developers continue to push forward with building projects across the metro and they are urging government leaders to continue to inspect and permit projects......»»
CDC awards Arizona millions for coronavirus response
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will give Arizona $11.2 million in funding to support response efforts to the novel coronavirus disease. “Our state, local, tribal and territorial public health partners are on the frontlines of t.....»»
Foundation formed from Fidelis-Centene deal awards $150M in grants
The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation has awarded $150 million in grants to more than 500 programs across the state. The grants will go to improving the health and quality of life for people living... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Ohio State"s Wexner Medical Center to buy more land along Olentangy River Road
The planned sale follows the medical center's previously approved purchase of the nearby OSU Eye and Ear Institute site, a leased outpatient medical building, and 7.5 acres of land for $43 million......»»
San Antonio could soon join over 30 other clean cities in the state
San Antonio could soon move one step closer to establishing a program that helps fund water and energy-saving projects for property owners. At at Feb. 20 meeting, city council members will consider a resolution that establishes a property assessed clean.....»»
Roseville to call for bids for $4.5 million bridge replacement project
The city of Roseville could soon start taking bids on a $4.5 million bridge replacement project. The Roseville City Council will vote Wednesday on whether to call for bids to replace the Oak Ridge Drive Bridge. The road is east of Sunrise Avenue, and th.....»»
Custom-built Evergreen mansion with master suite connected by a bridge listed for $5.98M (Photos)
Another custom luxury home has hit the market just outside of Denver in Evergreen. 561 Crystal Ridge Road in Evergreen was listed for sale on Jan. 23 with an asking price of $5.98 million. Owners Barbara "Bebe" Stark, a health-care services co.....»»
From the publisher: Columbus State bond issue deserves county’s support
On March 17, Franklin County voters will be asked to decide Issue 21, a $300 million bond measure to fund the modernization of facilities at Columbus State Community College. The projects will include classroom and lab renovation, technology adoptio.....»»
Governor’s bonding proposal includes $55M for bus rapid transit
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s $2 billion state bonding proposal includes $55 million for bus rapid transit, a key piece in his plan to expand metro-area transit service. Walz has proposed a significant expansion of Metro Transit’s bus rapid transit ne.....»»
7 million workers will get a raise on Jan. 1 with minimum-wage increases
A record number of states, cities and counties will boost their baseline pay in 2020, giving raises to millions of low-wage workers......»»
Questions over Hyundai construction of Chilean bridge amid row with government
Chile's finance minister has sought to downplay a row between the government and the construction and engineering arm of South Korean giant Hyundai over a $740 million suspension bridge, saying disputes in such mega projects were "quite common.".....»»
Hyundai suspends Chilean bridge project in row with government
Chile's finance minister has sought to downplay a row between the government and the construction and engineering arm of South Korean giant Hyundai over a $740 million suspension bridge, saying disputes in such mega projects were "quite common"......»»
$50M approved by U.S. House for infrastructure grants in military communities like JBSA
The military spending bill recently passed by the U.S. House includes $50 million for the Defense Communities Infrastructure Program, part of which may go toward projects at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA). The program provides grants to state and lo.....»»
Pennsylvania Provides More Than $40 Million For Freight Rail Projects
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENNDOT) is awarding more than $40 million in funding towards 26 freight rail improvement projects throughout the state. 0 read more.....»»
Ohio awards more than $20M in grants: See how much UD, Wright State, Miami got
Six Dayton-area colleges and universities walked away with more than $5 million in grant funding Thursday after the state of Ohio awarded more than $20 million to higher education institutions across the Buckeye State......»»
OHA to offer $250,000 in grants to nonprofits serving Native Hawaiians
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is offering $250,000 in aid as part of its Kulia Grants Program, the state department announced last week. Awards given as part of the Kulia Grants Program are for projects that support the Native Hawaiian community,.....»»
Shelby County tops Alabama counties in net worth rankings
A new report found Shelby County has the highest per capita net worth in the state –and metro Birmingham counties performed particularly well on the list. The analysis by SmartAsset found Shelby County's per capita net worth was the highest in t.....»»