Tag: Community Investment
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Oakland Accelerates Road Repairs with 200 Miles Paved
OAKLAND, Calif. – Oakland’s ongoing efforts to revamp its infrastructure hit a milestone as Mayor Sheng Thao and Department of Transportation Director Josh Rowan celebrated the paving of 60th Avenue, long considered one of the city’s most dilapidated streets. This initiative marks a significant step forward in Oakland’s commitment to equity and urban renewal, particularly…
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Halstead-Bentley School District Passes $28.5 Million Bond for Building Upgrades
In a pivotal move for education infrastructure, voters in the Halstead-Bentley school district have spoken: a $28.5 million bond issue has been approved for significant improvements across three schools within the district. The unofficial count, as reported by KWCH, reveals a narrow margin of approval, with the bond issue passing by approximately 4%, garnering 352…
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Peculiar, Missouri Makes Bid for Buc-ee’s Store
Peculiar, Missouri, alongside Kansas City, Kansas, expresses interest in hosting a Buc-ee’s store, adding to the clamor for the popular gas retailer’s expansion. Campaigning for Buc-ee’s The city of Peculiar, Missouri, led by its city administrator Mickey Ary, launches a social media campaign urging Buc-ee’s to consider establishing a location in Cass County. Ary’s efforts…
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Indiana Governor Announces $500 Million Expansion of READI Initiative
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s office revealed a significant boost to the state’s economic development efforts with the announcement of a $500 million allocation to 15 regions under the Indiana Regional Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). READI Expansion Details The funding, greenlit during a special meeting of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, aims to bolster various…
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Pima County Jail Decision Deferred Amid Community Debate
In a recent development, the Pima County Board of Supervisors opted to defer a decision on the future of the Pima County Jail, following the release of a comprehensive report by the Blue Ribbon Commission, formed in early 2023. The commission’s report, spanning 300 pages, unveiled concerning conditions within the facility, prompting intense deliberations. Commission…
