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Montgomery County Council just greenlit a massive funding package for critical transportation, health services, and education projects—transforming the future of our community!

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Council approves a package of supplemental appropriations and budget items
Following public hearings, the Montgomery County Council approved multiple supplemental appropriations and budget amendments, including funding for transportation projects, permitting services and MCPS; action votes were recorded immediately after the hearings.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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The runway extension at Lakeville Airport is stalled due to ongoing disagreements with the FAA, but the MAC is pushing forward with a new roadway project set for next year!

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FAA delays hold up runway extension; MAC will fund roadway paving next year
MAC and airport staff told the AAALAC on Nov. 20 that environmental review disagreements with the FAA are delaying a planned runway extension, and the MAC will fully fund a separate roadway paving project targeted for next year while exploring interim airfield improvements.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Exciting changes are on the way for St. Charles County as the council greenlights vital transportation funding and a new heritage museum project!

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Council approves multiple transportation agreements, East-West Gateway planning contract and library intergovernmental agreement
Council voted unanimously to pass ordinances approving funding agreements with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for safety improvements and cost-share participation, a congestion-mitigation agreement, an East‑West Gateway planning contract and an intergovernmental agreement with the St. Charles City‑County Library District for a heritage museum project.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Renton Council takes bold steps to modernize its water supply and zoning code, paving the way for co-living housing and vital transportation upgrades!

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Renton council adopts Seattle water‑supply amendment, finalizes zoning changes and approves several transportation contracts
At a City of Renton council meeting, members adopted a resolution to amend the water‑supply contract with Seattle, approved Ordinance 6173 updating zoning (including co‑living housing definitions), and authorized transportation and construction contract actions including a $224,018.90 change order for Rainier Avenue South improvements.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Okaloosa County is set to revitalize its economy with the approval of a major project that promises safer access for students and a boost for local jobs.

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Commission approves Project Opal mass-grading bid and seeks Triumph amendment for Crestview bypass projects
The board approved a Triumph-funded bid package to begin mass earth grading for Project Opal (Williams International) and authorized requesting a Triumph amendment to allocate roughly $12 million (70/30 split) toward a Pineview School signal and an access road tied to the Southwest Crestview Bypass.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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The Anoka County Board just made a series of impactful decisions, from approving significant funding for local parks to enhancing transportation infrastructure!

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Anoka County board approves consent package including claims, contracts and road-designations
The Anoka County Board unanimously approved a consent package that accepted claims over $500, approved minutes, adopted multiple transportation and parks resolutions, and authorized contracts for tree planting and lighting as part of park improvements and roadway planning.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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Nassau County just sealed the deal on a vital FDOT grant for key road improvements, despite a minor hiccup with the paperwork!

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Nassau County OKs FDOT grant agreement for County Road 107 and SR 200A
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved contract CM4026, a state-funded FDOT grant agreement for work on County Road 107 and State Road 200A, after staff noted and corrected a scrivener's error in the FDOT file number.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Pittsboro just greenlit a major development plan for Reeves Farm, promising 250 new lots and nearly 50 acres of public recreation land—what's next for affordable housing in this ambitious project?

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Pittsboro approves Reeves Farm development agreement and Phase 1 preliminary plat for ~250 lots
The board approved a development agreement and preliminary plat for Reeves Farm Phase 1 (approximately 250 lots), including dedication of roughly 49.69 acres of public recreation land and a $500,000 fee-in-lieu component. The developer and staff said heavy upfront infrastructure costs justify phasing affordable housing into later phases.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Lewiston is set to transform 8th Street with new pedestrian improvements thanks to a newly approved TAP grant—get ready for safer strolls and better connections!

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Lewiston approves TAP pedestrian grant for 8th Street with a 7.34% local match
The Lewiston City Council authorized a TAP state‑local agreement for 8th Street (5th Ave to 11th Ave) that will fund pedestrian improvements; Public Works Director Dustin Johnson said the award requires a 7.34% local match and that packet numbers are estimates pending engineering.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Solano County is set to revamp its infrastructure with a new five-year Capital Improvement Plan, promising safer roads and enhanced stormwater management!

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Board approves Solano County five-year transportation capital improvement plan and SB1 project list
Solano County Public Works presented the department'9s five-year capital improvement plan (FY26-FY31) and the list of SB1-funded projects for FY26-27, including Benicia Road Phase 2, culvert rehabilitation, shoulder widening and chip seals. The board approved the plan and SB1 project list by unanimous vote.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Baldwin County's planning department is transforming the landscape with faster permit processing, clearer regulations, and ambitious goals for FY26 that promise to balance development and environmental protection.

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Planning staff report: review times fall, variances drop; FY26 priorities set
Baldwin County planning staff reported substantial efficiency gains for FY25 (fewer variances, faster permit review), described coordination on permitting intake and transportation projects, and outlined FY26 priorities including a master plan push, natural-resources inventory and improved inspection capacity.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Athens-Clarke County commissioners just allocated $150,000 to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia to tackle a rising hunger crisis fueled by SNAP benefit cuts!

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Commission approves routine zoning and transportation items, and votes $150,000 supplemental for local food bank
At the Nov. 4 Athens-Clarke County commission meeting, the body approved the consent agenda and a set of planning/zoning and transportation items, and voted to allocate $150,000 to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia to address an urgent local hunger gap tied to SNAP changes.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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A new engineering study reveals that upgrading a dangerous four-mile stretch of SR 2001 could cost up to $68 million, but a phased approach may make it feasible.

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PennDOT‑funded study urges phased fixes for SR 2001; full reconstruction could cost $55–68 million
A PennDOT‑funded study presented Nov. 5 recommends breaking the remaining 4‑mile segment of SR 2001 (Section 405) into smaller, prioritized projects to address safety and reduce up‑front cost. Engineers propose interim, low‑cost safety measures and outline alternatives whose total costs range from about $55 million to $68 million, with bridge work,
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November 6, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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St. Louis is gearing up for major upgrades with Board Bill 89, paving the way for a new multimodal corridor and smarter traffic signals to enhance connectivity and reduce congestion!

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Committee advances Board Bill 89 to fund Cass Avenue multimodal corridor, signal upgrades and Christie Greenway phase 2
The Public Infrastructure and Utilities Committee voted to pass Board Bill 89, sending three federally funded projects — the Cass Avenue multimodal corridor, Traffic Management Enhancement Phase 9 (Skinker/McCausland/Arsenal), and Christie Greenway Phase 2 — forward with a due pass recommendation. City staff described funding sources, local match,
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November 2, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Charleston County is gearing up for a transformative $4.25 billion investment plan, and they want YOUR voice in prioritizing how to improve roads, transit, and green spaces!

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Charleston County asks residents to weigh in on proposed half‑cent sales tax to fund roads, transit and green space
County staff outlined a 25‑year, $4.25 billion outreach plan funded by a proposed half‑cent sales tax, seeking public input on investment priorities including pavement preservation, transit and greenbelts; officials noted legal limits on using sales tax money for flood mitigation unless paired with road projects.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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Whitefish City Council is taking a big step towards safer railroad crossings with a new task force and a $500,000 planning grant!

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City accepts FRA planning grant, forms task force to study rail crossings; council appoints representative
Whitefish will use a $500,000 planning budget — $400,000 from an FRA grant, $75,000 from BNSF and $25,000 city cash — to study railroad crossing improvements, with a task force established and Councilmember Steve appointed as the city representative.
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October 26, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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Thirteen on-street parking spaces will vanish due to new bike lanes in Anacortes, leaving local businesses worried about customer access.

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Public works committee hears business concerns about Twelfth & Commercial improvements; coalition warns about 'bigger trucks' proposals
Council’s public works committee reported that WSDOT-required bike lanes for the Twelfth and Commercial intersection improvements will remove 13 on‑street parking spaces used by nearby businesses; the committee also received a presentation from the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks about nationwide efforts to allow heavier/longer trucks.
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October 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Encinitas is taking a bold step towards safer streets with plans for protected bikeways and pedestrian crossings designed to reduce accidents and improve access for everyone!

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City council approves staff proposals for four Caltrans HSIP safety projects, with design changes and conditions
Encinitas City Council authorized staff to pursue Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 12 grant funding for four projects — protected bikeways on Encinitas Boulevard and El Camino Real, a pedestrian crossing at the Cardiff/Solana Beach border and pedestrian/bike improvements on Coast Highway 101 — and approved preferred design directions and on
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October 24, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Senator Mark Huizinga just secured $25 million for the Fruit Ridge Bridge, paving the way for safer roads and economic growth in Walker!

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Sen. Mark Huizinga says $25 million secured for Fruit Ridge Bridge; highlights tunnels, trails and road widening for Walker
On the Made in Walker podcast, Michigan Sen. Mark Huizinga described securing $25 million for the Fruit Ridge Bridge and discussed other Walker-area infrastructure projects including a tunnel under M-45, trail connections, and ongoing requests to widen M-11.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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The Victorville City Council made waves on Oct. 21 with unanimous votes to enhance city operations, paving the way for exciting developments and vital services.

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Victorville City Council approves several staff recommendations, grant and contract actions; sees airport demolition amendment
At its Oct. 21 meeting the council voted unanimously on a set of items including vacating a California Avenue right of way, approving a Cisco Webex migration contract, granting Southern California Edison easements, submitting a transportation needs report to SBCTA, amending the wellness center operator agreement, accepting a library grant, and amed
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October 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Lee County just scored a major victory with a $783,000 grant to revamp Lee Center Road, paving the way for smoother travels and safer curves!

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Lee County wins $783,000 IDOT grant for road resurfacing on Lee Center Road
County officials said Lee County secured a $783,000 grant through IDOT community project funding to pave Lee Center Road between Shaw Road and Inlet Road; a separate retaining-wall request was not funded.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Edmond's advisory board just backed two major grant applications for critical intersection improvements, aiming to enhance safety and alleviate traffic congestion!

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Board backs two ODOT grant applications for intersection improvements on South Boulevard
The advisory board recommended resolutions and letters of support for two Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG-UZA) applications — one for Second Street & South Boulevard (80/20 match) and another for Main Street & South Boulevard (100% safety funding) — and approved staff to submit support letters.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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Teton County commissioners are taking action to enhance safety on Highway 390 following a surge in moose-vehicle collisions, pushing for immediate improvements and long-term planning.

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Teton County commissioners back staff-drafted letter to YDOT seeking safety measures after moose-vehicle collisions
After several recent moose-vehicle collisions on Highway 390 and Highway 22, the Teton County Board of Commissioners agreed to have staff draft a letter to the Wyoming Department of Transportation asking that Highway 390 be added to the STIP and that short- and long-term safety measures — including vegetation clearing and consideration of on-system
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October 21, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Marion County School Board members unveiled impressive strides in technology, transportation, and nutrition, all while tackling a $64 million budget shortfall.

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Board hears strategic‑plan Goal 4 update: technology uptime, transportation gains, cafeteria growth and budget pressures
Administrators reported progress on fiscal and operational efficiency goals, including network upgrades and cybersecurity work, improved morning bus on‑time performance, a record school‑meal year and site‑based budgeting steps to close a $64 million shortfall from the prior budget year.
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October 18, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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Newport News City Council just approved $26 million in funding for critical projects, including flood preparedness and a new governmental center!

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Newport News council approves leases, easements, vehicle-fee change and $26 million in appropriations
At its Oct. 14 regular session, the Newport News City Council approved three industrial-park leases, several utility easements, a change to the city vehicle license-fee code, multiple appropriations totaling $26,989,080 and routine consent items. Most measures passed unanimously; one bond appropriation passed with a single abstention.
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October 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM