Mobile Plans $17 Million Repaving Program for 250 Streets
Mobile is moving ahead with a roughly $17 million repaving program covering 250 city streets, using local and transportation-related funding.
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Peoria clears way for Amkor’s $33 million expansion
Peoria approved a land sale tied to Amkor Technology’s planned semiconductor expansion north of Loop 303, a project that could shape growth for decades.
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Knoxville council advances housing, waterfront and data-center policies
Knoxville City Council backed affordable housing at the St. Mary’s site, advanced a North Waterfront plan and approved a data-center moratorium.
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Huntsville Advances Tax District Plan Focused on Von Braun Center
Huntsville is pursuing a nearly 3,700-acre tax district that could direct about $220 million toward Von Braun Center and other downtown projects.
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Wahkiakum schools in Cathlamet receive seven-year, $30 million facilities grant
Wahkiakum School District received a seven-year, $30 million grant for electrical updates, a grade-school roof and a new HVAC system, with electrical work planned for summer 2026.
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Newtonville Station Rebuild Remains in Design and Procurement
The MBTA’s Newtonville Station accessibility project is advancing through Construction Manager-at-Risk procurement, with work targeted to begin by the end of 2026.
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Jacksonville opens public comment on 2026–2030 housing and community-development plan
Jacksonville has released its 2026–2030 Consolidated Plan and 2026 Action Plan for public review, with comments accepted through Aug. 16, 2026.
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Buffalo Grove to contribute an estimated $132,024 to Deerfield Road improvements
Lake County approved an agreement with Buffalo Grove for roadway, intersection, sidewalk and street-lighting work along Deerfield Road between Milwaukee Avenue and Saunders Road.
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Montvale post-acute care center breaks ground on skilled-nursing facility
Montvale Post Acute and Healthcare Center held a July 15 groundbreaking for a new skilled-nursing and post-acute care facility, with Marquis Health Consulting Services supporting the project.
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PennDOT begins $2.29 million paving and drainage project on Reynoldsville-Falls Creek Road
PennDOT began a $2.29 million Route 950 project June 22, bringing flagger-controlled, single-lane traffic between Route 322 and Route 830 through Sept. 18.
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Panel Built opens second McMinn County manufacturing facility in Etowah
Panel Built announced July 7, 2026, that it opened a second manufacturing facility in McMinn County, locating the operation in Etowah and expanding its steel-fabrication capacity.
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ODOT schedules US-69 bridge replacements in Durant
The Oklahoma Transportation Commission awarded contracts in a $103 million project package that includes bridge replacements on US-69 in Durant.
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Kewaunee County posts election information for Aug. 11 partisan primary
Kewaunee County says polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, for the Wisconsin partisan primary, with results posted as returns arrive from 14 municipalities.
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Goodman connected to McDonald County’s Aug. 4 primary as November election awaits
McDonald County held its 2026 primary Aug. 4. A Goodman resident appeared on the county’s candidate filing list, and primary winners are scheduled to advance to the Nov. 3 general election.
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Warren County schedules September planning meeting at Columbia-area site
Warren County’s 2026 planning schedule lists a Sept. 10 Planning Board meeting in Phillipsburg and identifies 505 Route 94 in Columbia as a county planning meeting location.
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Roanoke County advances Route 419 corridor study serving Cave Spring
VDOT is studying Route 419/Electric Road from Starkey Road to Springwood Park Drive, while Roanoke County prepares smaller SMART SCALE funding applications for August 2026.
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Grundy County schools move forward with 2026 public-school safety grant spending
The Grundy County School Board approved Amendment 3, aligning the district’s public-school safety grant budget with available funds and eligible uses.
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MnDOT advances Highway 57 resurfacing and roundabout project in Mantorville
MnDOT is preparing a summer 2027 project to resurface Highway 57, improve drainage and build a roundabout at County Road 16 in Mantorville.
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Geneva reopens West Main Street to two-way traffic after major infrastructure work
West Main Street in Geneva reopened unofficially to two-way traffic on May 26, restoring more normal access while final punch-list and waterline work continue near Lockwood.
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Oakland Adopts 2026 Road, Drainage, Water and Fire Measures
Oakland has adopted a 2026 roadway-improvement resolution and related actions involving drainage repair, water meters, hydrant maintenance, utility rates and fire-department grant participation.
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Sons Gaming launches in Morgan County with state rural-business support tied to Brush
Sons Gaming has launched in Morgan County with support from Colorado’s Rural Jump-Start program, with expected family entertainment and job creation tied to Brush.
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$209,440 traffic-control contract set for Ripley-Ravenswood I-77 paving project
The Jackson County Commission approved an estimated $209,440 contract with WV Paving for traffic control during an I-77 paving project between Ripley and Ravenswood.