Recent federal defense spending legislation is delivering a slate of major military construction projects across Arizona, addressing critical infrastructure, family services, and operational needs at key installations. The projects and associated funding were recently highlighted by Arizona U.S. Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, following passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026. Kelly’s announcement emphasized funding for a new Child Develo

The Department of the Interior  said Monday it is pausing leases for all large-scale offshore wind projects currently under construction in U.S. waters, citing “national security risks” identified in recently completed classified reports. The move affects five major projects under development off the East Coast, including the 2.6-gigawatt Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, the country’s largest offshore wind project, as well as the 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind 1, the 700-megawatt

The Wyoming Transportation Commission has approved $18.5 million in contracts for 11 construction projects across the state, with major awards going to companies based in Cheyenne. The largest project — nearly $13.7 million — was awarded to Simon Contractors of Cheyenne to replace bridges in Platte County. Work includes structural upgrades, asphalt paving, grading and traffic control, with completion expected by Nov. 30, 2027. Reiman Corp., also from Cheyenne, won a $1.48 mi

Images of excavators tearing down the East Wing of the White House this week have sparked outrage, as the demolition appears to contradict assurances from President Donald Trump’s administration that his planned 90,000-square-foot ballroom would be added on top of —not in place of —the existing structure. “Mr. Trump originally said back in July that the construction of his ballroom, at a cost of more than $200 million, ‘won’t interfere with the current building,’” The New Yo

The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously approved moving forward with a proposal to create a new zoning exemption ordinance aimed at fast-tracking construction for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. With a 14-0 vote on Tuesday, Oct. 7, councilmembers directed the City Attorney’s Office and Department of City Planning to draft an “Olympic/Paralympic Zoning Exemption Ordinance,” designed to streamline the development of structures and facilities needed for the Games. Th