New England states seek federal funds for large-scale transmission, storage buildout
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www.utilitydive.com— The funding “would be transformational for the development of renewable energy and grid resiliency across the entire Northeast region,” said Massachusetts Director of Federal Funds and Infrastructure Quentin Palfrey.
The Center Square—Oregon seeking federal funding for semiconductor tech center. (The Center Square) - Oregon will seek federal semiconductor research and development funds to create a National Semiconductor Technology Center affiliated technical center. “With our existing workforce hub in Washington County and a robust semiconductor manufacturing and exporting industry, Oregon has set a strong foundation as a decades-long national center of research and development,” Governor Tina Kotek said in a statement. “With support from industry...
Honolulu Star-Advertiser—Honolulu mayor in D.C. seeking federal funds to fight homelessness. While in Washington, D.C., this week, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi plans to lobby the Biden administration for more federal funds for vouchers designed to reduce homelessness — and prevent more families from becoming homeless.
The Guardian—Chicago Bears to seek public funding in $5bn plan for new lakefront stadium. Bears unveil $5bn proposal for new domed lakefront stadiumPlan calls for $900m from Illinois Sports Facilities AuthorityThe Chicago Bears unveiled a nearly $5bn proposal Wednesday for an enclosed stadium next door to their current home at Soldier Field as part of a major project that would transform the city’s lakefront, and they are asking for public funding to help make it happen.The plan calls for $3.2bn for the new stadium plus an additional $1.5bn in infrastructure. The team and the city...