Washington's DES updates its public works contracting rules, aiming to foster wider participation and transparency, effective July. These rules encourage competition and support diverse businesses in state and local contracts.

Arizona State University is creating education programs with local partners, supported by industry giants, to train a workforce for the expanding semiconductor industry.

The Austin City Council approved the purchase of Tokyo Electron's headquarters for $87 million for future mixed-use redevelopment aimed at affordability and transit accessibility.

The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency in Nashville is opening waitlists for nearly 100 affordable housing units with project-based vouchers for low-and moderate-income households.

The Goodyear InnovationHub article highlights small businesses as key to the U.S. economy, noting their role in job creation, innovation, and community ties.

Portland's city planners are reviewing an environmental plan for a development at 4311 SE Harney Street, with public commentary expected on the project impacts.

Seattle's Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the U.S. Immigrant Station and Assay Office for landmark status on June 5, 2024, in a public meeting.

Phoenix invites public input on a new 300-bed homeless shelter with a meeting set for March 21, offering residential services and employment opportunities.

Governor Greg Abbott promoted school choice at the Texas Policy Summit, touting state support and fiscal conservatism as keys to Texas's economic rank as the world's eighth-largest economy.

Minneapolis invites citizens to discuss the remodeling of First Avenue North at an open house event, aiming to improve its diverse usage by pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles.

Three Arizona cities—Gilbert, Mesa, and Chandler—are top locations for retirement savings, with reasonable living costs and higher incomes, while cities in California and New York rank poorly due to high expenses.

Denver-based Tract is planning a $14 billion, 1,000-acre data center project in Phoenix, aiming to provide significant local jobs and contribute to the tech industry's growth.

Debate arises in Redmond over a proposed Plymouth Housing supportive housing project, with residents concerned about transparency in the land transfer process.