Tag: Construction

A logging truck drives on the Interstate 5 bridge that spans the Columbia River and connects Portland, Ore., with southwest Washington state, Feb. 13, 2024. Dozens of aging bridges, including this Interstate 5 bridge, in 16 states will be replaced or improved with the aid $5 billion of federal grants announced Wednesday, July 17, by President Joe Biden's administration as the latest beneficiaries of a massive infrastructure law. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)A logging truck drives on the Interstate 5 bridge that spans the Columbia River and connects Portland, Ore., with southwest Washington state, Feb. 13, 2024. Dozens of aging bridges, including this Interstate 5 bridge, in 16 states will be replaced or improved with the aid $5 billion of federal grants announced Wednesday, July 17, by President Joe Biden's administration as the latest beneficiaries of a massive infrastructure law.

Washington DOT needs $8 billion over next decade to maintain infrastructure

Center Square · October 17, 2025 3:43 pm

President Donald Trump addresses a dinner.

Trump unveils plans for ‘Independence Arch’ at dinner thanking donors of White House ballroom

Emily Hallas · October 16, 2025 8:53 am

President Donald Trump listens during an event in the Oval Office.

Trump hints at new monument in DC

Ross O'Keefe · October 11, 2025 9:36 am

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) speaks after signing legislation calling for a special election on a redrawn congressional map on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Sacramento, California.

Newsom signs housing bill into law relaxing stringent zoning regulations

Emily Hallas · October 10, 2025 4:37 pm

Construction workers build homes at a new housing development on August 08, 2025 in Henderson, Nevada. Las Vegas has seen a drastic 7 percent decrease in tourism since the start of the year, largely due to rising travel costs and a Canadian boycott of travel to the United States, stemming from political tensions. Unemployment in the city surged to 5.8 percent in June, the third-highest among major U.S. metropolitan areas with populations exceeding one million. Las Vegas real estate is also taking a huge hit with an over 10 percent decline in year-over-year sales, and Inventory has skyrocketed by 44.8 percent. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

How progressive priorities drive up cost of housing and construction

Emily Hallas · October 6, 2025 6:00 am

Former President Barack Obama moderates a conversation during the Obama Foundation's 2024 Democracy Forum, Dec. 5, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.

Obama Foundation neglects Chicago taxpayers with funds sent to Tides group

Christine Valora · September 27, 2025 9:34 pm

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before departing the White House, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Washington.

What to know about Trump’s Oct. 1 tariffs on trucks, furniture, and pharmaceuticals

Emily Hallas · September 26, 2025 7:02 pm

Caliber begins hotel conversion and property expansion to bring 104 new apartments and 88 townhouse-style units to prime South Phoenix location in Ahwatukee Foothills neighborhood.

Housing affordability remains a challenge in Arizona: Report

Center Square · September 18, 2025 6:49 pm

A construction worker examines part of a building under construction.

Fairness and Justice

Trump’s national housing emergency gimmick

James Rogan · September 4, 2025 6:00 am

Trump rages against subcontractors who damaged new Rose Garden surface

Zach LaChance · August 30, 2025 5:24 pm

Colorado housing market remains steady as inventory grows

Center Square · August 30, 2025 3:25 pm

Interior of classroom in elementary school.

Milwaukee Public Schools make progress on lead clean up

Center Square · August 27, 2025 12:27 pm