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Minnesota is taking a monumental step for education with a proposed $200 million investment to revamp the University of Minnesota's aging infrastructure.

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Minnesota Legislature approves $200M for University of Minnesota's asset preservation
Legislature allocates $200 million for preserving and replacing higher education assets at UMN.
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February 19, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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January 15, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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WPPI Energy is grappling with skyrocketing capital demands and borrowing to meet rising obligations, prompting a push for longer-term contracts to secure strategic investments.

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WPPI official: transmission capital calls and new projects drive borrowing, financing decisions
WPPI’s CEO told River Falls advisers that rising ATC capital calls and projects like Oak Creek require borrowing and longer contracts; WPPI is balancing return from ATC ownership with growing capital needs.
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September 27, 2026 at 4:12 AM
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Bossier City's proposed 2027 budget reveals a tight balance of $83.9M in revenues against $85.8M in expenditures, raising concerns over rising costs in employee benefits and insurance.

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Mayor's proposed 2027 budget shows $1.88M planned use of fund balance, healthy reserves but pressure from benefits and insurance
Finance staff presented a mayor's proposed 2027 budget with $83.9M in general fund revenues vs. $85.8M in expenditures, a planned $1.88M use of fund balance and projected year-end reserves well above the 25% policy level; staff flagged benefits, insurance and sewer sustainability as key risks.
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September 27, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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Chaska is set to transform its landscape with the approval of TIF District 26, paving the way for the expansive Big Woods Business Park that promises over $78 million in private investment and new job opportunities!

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Council and EDA approve TIF District 26 to fund infrastructure for Big Woods Business Park
The Chaska City Council and Economic Development Authority approved modifications to redevelopment boundaries and a TIF plan to create TIF District 26, authorizing up to $7.22 million in pay-as-you-go assistance to support public infrastructure for the proposed Big Woods Business Park.
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September 26, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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September 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Charbone Hydrogen Announces Board Changes: Welcomes New Director Denis Crevier

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December 23, 2024 at 2:15 PM
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Investing in resilient power, communication, and water systems could save billions and minimize the devastating impacts of future disasters.

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Officials push resilience funding for power, communications and water to lower future disaster costs
FEMA and local leaders urged targeting mitigation dollars at critical infrastructure — power, communications and water — arguing such investments reduce future recovery costs and human impacts; officials cited examples like Asheville's reservoir work.
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September 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Florida just injected $8 billion into transportation projects, slashing timelines and tackling traffic congestion like never before!

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Lawmaker highlights $8 billion boost to transportation projects
The speaker said the state "flooded an extra $8 billion" into transportation to move projects forward faster, claiming some were advanced or completed 10–15 years earlier than planned to address congestion and deliver services sooner.
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September 25, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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Leon County's 2026 annual report reveals astounding investments in infrastructure, affordable housing, and a major international event that significantly boosted the local economy!

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Leon County calls 2026 "a year of great progress" in annual report
An agency official summarized Leon County's 2026 accomplishments in an annual report presentation, citing infrastructure upgrades, housing investments, a major international sporting event and a tax amendment voters will decide in November.
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September 26, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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Town Comptroller David Urkevich reveals that the 2027 budget for Ballston can move forward without a tax-cap override, thanks to innovative savings and growth strategies!

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Ballston budget workshop: no tax-cap override needed, Comptroller says
Town Comptroller David Urkevich presented 2027 budget estimates Sept. 17, saying dependent special districts can increase levies up to 4.45% (about $104,000) without a tax-cap override and announcing October public hearings on proposed water rates.
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September 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Governor Pritzker champions local governments as vital partners in tackling everyday issues, highlighting how state investment in infrastructure can transform communities.

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Pritzker: local governments are essential partners; Illinois funds municipal infrastructure
Governor Pritzker emphasized the importance of mayors and councils in delivering services, said Illinois sends significant funds to local governments and cited the state's 2019 infrastructure bill as a model for local road and municipal investments.
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September 25, 2026 at 5:09 AM
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Bee Cave City Council's new budget not only brings a $1.49 million surplus but also funds vital projects like the Willie Way roadway—what does this mean for the future of the city?

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Bee Cave adopts $14.25 million FY2027 budget with surplus, funds Willie Way project
The Bee Cave City Council unanimously adopted the FY2027 budget totaling about $14.25 million in general-fund revenue and a projected $1.49 million surplus, funding capital items and a $2.0M transfer to support the Willie Way Chapter 380 roadway project.
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September 27, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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RM Capital Ventures is set to revolutionize energy production in West Burlington with a cutting-edge cooling system and plans to triple their power output!

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Developer says closed‑loop cooling, local hiring and 4.5→15 MW plan for West Burlington site
RM Capital Ventures land agent Charlie White described a closed‑loop distilled‑water cooling system, promised local hiring and supplies where possible, and said the existing site runs about 4.5 MW with plans to scale to roughly 15 MW pending infrastructure upgrades.
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September 27, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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SoftBank's ambitious plan to transform the former Piketon gaseous diffusion site into a high-tech data center and gas plant could reshape the local economy and boost infrastructure funding!

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SoftBank data center, gas plant tied to Piketon cleanup, officials say
Speakers at the National Cleanup Workshop described SoftBank's planned data center campus and gas-fired plant at the former Piketon gaseous diffusion site, with a local speaker saying the company is purchasing about 6,000 acres of private land to expand taxable property.
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September 27, 2026 at 8:34 AM
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Federal leaders declare the U.S. border the "most secure in history," crediting aggressive enforcement and new technology for a remarkable drop in encounters.

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Federal leaders say U.S. border is 'most secure' after year of operations
Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection leaders told a southern Arizona ceremony that recent policies and infrastructure have produced the "most secure border in the history of the United States," citing reduced encounters and increased seizures.
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September 26, 2026 at 4:37 AM
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Sky Harbor just broke ground on a massive new hangar campus at Chicago Executive Airport, promising to boost local jobs and economic growth in the community!

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Sky Harbor breaks ground on 300,000‑square‑foot hangar campus at Chicago Executive Airport
Sky Harbor held a ceremonial groundbreaking at Chicago Executive Airport for a new 300,000 sq ft hangar campus expected to house about 20 private corporate jets; local officials praised the project and airport leaders said a ribbon-cutting is planned in about a year.
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September 27, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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July 1, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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Georgia's rail network is on the brink of a freight surge, but short-line operators are pleading for crucial maintenance credits to keep the wheels turning and prevent rural routes from falling silent.

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Rail leaders press for short-line credits and investment to keep freight off congested roads
Rail industry representatives told the committee short lines operate on thin margins, maintain critical first/last-mile connections and need maintenance and industrial-development tax credits to upgrade bridges, ties and expand service into industrial parks.
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September 26, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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The House Rural Development Committee's recent meeting in Blue Ridge unveiled critical gaps in rural healthcare and infrastructure, with local leaders advocating for innovative solutions to boost community services.

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House Rural Development Committee meets in Blue Ridge to examine rural health, EMS and infrastructure
The Georgia House Rural Development Committee convened in Blue Ridge to hear presentations on rural vision care, EMS innovations, rail infrastructure, the state's $218.8 million Great Health grant and home- and community-based services. Local officials described water, wastewater and tourism projects.
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September 26, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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The Water Resources Advisory Board just recommended a plan that could raise your water bill by about $9 a month—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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WRAB recommends 2027 utilities capital plan, backs modest rate increases
The Water Resources Advisory Board voted to recommend the 2027 Capital Improvement Program and associated rate increases to City Council after staff outlined project prioritization, budgets and a public hearing where residents expressed both strong support and objections, particularly about the South Boulder Creek flood project.
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September 26, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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Roswell's future hinges on the upcoming TSPLOST vote—will residents support a tax renewal that could unlock up to $95 million for vital transportation projects?

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Fulton County TSPLOST renewal on Nov. 3 ballot; Roswell officials explain what's at stake
Mayor Mary Robichaud and Roswell transportation planning manager Mark Dana outlined the proposed transportation sales-tax renewal (TSPLOST 2026), saying it would continue a 0.75% levy dedicated to transportation and could bring the city an estimated $85'$95 million over five years.
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September 26, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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Exciting changes are on the horizon for Southern Illinois University as plans for the new Cougar Village housing community move forward, promising 1,040 modern beds by 2029!

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SIU trustees authorize detailed planning for Cougar Village replacement; phase‑one costs discussed around $120M
Trustees approved detailed planning for a two‑building replacement of Cougar Village at SIUE — two 520‑bed buildings (1,040 total) — with construction targeted for fall 2027 and early occupancy in 2029; initial cost discussions mentioned roughly $120 million for phase one.
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September 26, 2026 at 1:46 AM
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JEA is pushing to raise its debt limits to a staggering $3.9 billion to finance a new combined-cycle natural gas plant and tackle long-standing water infrastructure issues.

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Committee approves increase to JEA 'not-to-exceed' debt limits to fund power and water projects
JEA asked the TEU committee to increase not-to-exceed debt caps to $3.9B (electric) and $3.7B (water/sewer) to finance a new combined-cycle natural gas plant and water-treatment upgrades; the committee approved the request 5–0.
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September 26, 2026 at 1:32 AM
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Douglas County is taking a bold step to secure high-tech jobs by backing a key funding application for the US-85 semiconductor corridor.

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Douglas County commissioners back EDC application for CHIPS community support for US-85 corridor
The board unanimously adopted a resolution Sept. 22 expressing support for the Douglas County Economic Development Corporation's application to the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade for CHIPS community support funding for the US-85 semiconductor corridor project.
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September 25, 2026 at 10:27 AM