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Alabama September 27, 2023

Alabama lawmakers agree to proceed with construction of new Statehouse

Lawmakers in Alabama have agreed to proceed with the construction of a new Statehouse following decades-long effort to renovate the current building that became riddled with mold.

Alabama September 27, 2023

Construction costs for super-size Alabama prison spikes to more than $1 billion

The cost to build a massive prison that would house 4,000 inmates has surged to over $1 billion, the majority of a $1.25 million budget meant to buy two large facilities in Alabama.

Joe Biden September 22, 2023

Biden admin caught pushing misleading narrative on dire budget warnings impacting firefighters, data shows

The Biden administration is facing pushback over its claims that it is running out of money to pay wildland firefighters, putting thousands of jobs at risk.

Massachusetts September 15, 2023

Extensive flood damage prods New England states to reevaluate dams, culverts

Flooding in Massachusetts that put several dams at risk have raised concern the structures may increasingly be at risk as New England is hit by stronger and wetter storms.

Kentucky September 5, 2023

Kentucky Gov. Beshear announces $386M investment in high-speed web infrastructure

Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday announced a plan to use a $386 million investment to expand high-speed internet to over 42,600 homes and businesses.

California August 31, 2023

Newsom plans to spend $360 million to demolish, transform San Quentin State Prison

Newsom’s plan to spend $360 million to remodel San Quentin State Prison into a college-like campus has received support from state lawmakers without much oversight.

Alabama August 28, 2023

Alabama permitted to resume construction of new coastal bridge

The Supreme Court in Alabama has ruled that the state can resume its construction of a new bridge, which could be used as an additional evacuation route during hurricane season.

Infrastructure Across America August 22, 2023

Some US states reject federal money aimed at replacing dangerous lead pipes

The U.S. has offered funds to help states remove dangerous lead pipes. However, some states, which may not want to take out separate loans to find the pipes, have rejected the offer.

Virginia August 17, 2023

Virginia, home to one of America's most congested highways, set to open I-95 Express Lanes extension

A 10-mile extension of Virginia’s I-95 Express Lanes is set to open Thursday night. The $670 million project will allow drivers to commute from Stafford County to Fredericksburg.

Washington August 16, 2023

Biden administration announces $200 million in grants to upgrade tunnels in effort to save fish

In an effort to save fish, the Biden administration announced $200 million in grants to upgrade tunnels that carry water beneath roads. Fish sometimes get stuck in the current tunnels.

Joe Biden August 15, 2023

Biden mixes up words when speaking about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in Wisconsin

President Biden, when speaking at a factory in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, stumbled on his words when talking about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.