On July 12, 2024, the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program was awarded a $1.499 billion grant through the Federal Highway Administration's Bridge Investment Program for the replacement of the I-5 bridge between Oregon...more
While the campaigns for U.S. President, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Ohio Supreme Court, and to a lesser extent the Ohio General Assembly will dominate media attention, we still anticipate activity at the Statehouse....more
In our last post, I summarized part of the General Assembly’s Education Committee’s final flurry of approved bills advancing bills out of committee. In addition to the bills that we have already summarized, here is a brief...more
On March 5, 2020, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed a state of emergency related to COVID-19. Pursuant to that proclamation, Governor Hogan and the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland (the “Comptroller”) have taken...more
In 2020, Ohio’s development officials are again awarding grants to fund commercial and industrial development projects that don’t have known end users. JobsOhio is now in the midst of launching a $50 million per year grant...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency announced in a November 26th memorandum that it would allow the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (“Fund”) to be used for purchasing rights or access to new sources of...more
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture (Research and Extension) (“U of A”) issued a news release stating it has received a grant to expand “green infrastructure” into Southeast Arkansas. The Arkansas...more
Governor Hutchinson and Arkansas lawmakers have set aside $10 million in available grant funds for the construction and maintenance of levee projects. Levee districts located within the declared national disaster areas...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a June 5th memorandum titled: National Priorities for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program (“Memorandum”) ...more
North Carolina Legislators returned to Raleigh last week for their “short session” with a focus on revising the State budget bill passed last year. There was not much formal action in the two days the legislators returned to...more
$250 million is now available to assist local governments across New York in the repair or replacement of bridges and culverts. Municipalities authorized to receive and administer state and federal transportation funding are...more
The National Association of Clean Air Agencies (“NACAA”) submitted a December 5th letter to the Chairmen and ranking members of the Senate and House Appropriations Committees in regards to the Omnibus Appropriation Bill for...more
Internet access has become a vital part of our everyday way of life. The ability to access the internet is critical for job searching, conducting government business, shopping, accessing important medical and financial...more
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) issued, pursuant to its Arkansas Asbestos Abatement Grant Program (“Program”), a Procedures and Applicant Guide (“Guide”). ADEQ is soliciting comments on the Guide...more
The Beaver Watershed Alliance (“BWA”) issued a news release announcing its receipt of a $500,000 grant to build green infrastructure to improve water quality. - The grant was awarded by the Arkansas Natural Resources...more
On June 26, 2017, in Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia, Inc. v. Comer, the U.S. Supreme Court held unconstitutional under the Free Exercise Clause Missouri’s refusal to award a playground resurfacing grant to a church. The...more
What's New - SENATE - The Senate had a very active week of floor debate as members worked through the calendar in an attempt to send bills to the House of Representatives before the May 1st crossover deadline. The...more
This month the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (the Authority) provided businesses with guidance, in the form of Frequently Asked Questions, on how to elect to have their unpaid Business Employment Incentive Program...more
The State Water Resources Control Board set priorities earlier this week for storm water control and capture projects seeking Proposition 1 funding. The Board adopted two sets of guidelines for the awarding of $200 million in...more