Commerce Dept. Invests $1.5M to Boost Conway, AR Manufacturing
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The U.S. Department of Commerce awarded a $1.5M grant to Conway, AR for water and sewer improvements, boosting local manufacturing and development.
Missoula Enacts Restrictions on Camping on City Property
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Nearly a year after declaring a homelessness emergency, the Missoula City Council approved rules restricting camping on city property.
Best Grilled Cheese in Georgia Spotlighted by WSB-TV Channel 2
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LoveFood.com has named Cooks & Soldiers’ “Bikini” sandwich as the best grilled cheese in Georgia, highlighting its use of white Cheddar, Jamón Ibérico, and black truffle, which has earned it rave reviews.
Best Fireworks Displays in South Carolin
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South Carolina ranks third in the U.S. for money spent on fireworks, highlighting the state’s enthusiasm for 4th of July celebrations.
Phoenix Traffic Updates: Closures and Detours for June 28-30
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The Arizona Department of Transportation announced several freeway and road closures in the Valley for the last weekend of June, including the narrowing of westbound I-10 and US 60 for construction, and closures of ramps and a section of Guadalupe Road for utility work.
Ballot Initiatives Fail to Meet Signature Requirements
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Backers of four ballot initiatives in Montana failed to gather the required signatures, while three other initiatives likely succeeded.
Rep. Rosendale breaks with GOP on in vitro fertilization
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U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale is opposing federally funded IVF, clashing with his GOP peers amid contentious reproductive politics.
Major Investments in Public Health and Safety in Coconino County FY25 Budget
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the FY25 budget totaling $484.5 million.
Innovative Grant Winner Addresses Reentry Workforce Challenges
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Governor Roy Cooper announced today that a partnership in Pitt County has been awarded a $125,000 grant to tackle reentry workforce challenges through the “Keeping It REEL” program.
Arizona Receives Gold Shovel Award for Economic Development
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Arizona has received the prestigious “Gold Shovel” award from Area Development magazine for the fourth consecutive year, recognizing its success in attracting significant job-creating and investment projects.