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The roads more travelled (new explorations of old places)

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In many places, there were new experiences — I’ve certainly never been to Stamford, Connecticut (or for that matter Connecticut). Sure, we can travel, explore and change, but we’ll generally seek security and safe havens in things we know. We’ve just returned from a New England driving vacation.

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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking

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As more states struggle with extreme weather events, the 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard gives state-level policymakers a road map for building stronger and more-resilient communities. New York, Oregon, Washington, and Vermont are among the few states in the nation to have a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) reduction target.

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One Year Later

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“And as long as our fellow Americans continue to travel the long and sometimes difficult road to recovery, their country will stay with them every step of the way.” “We take care of our own. We leave nobody behind,” the president said. The post One Year Later appeared first on Business Facilities.

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Homeland Insecurity

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This category tells you which states are doing the best job of upgrading their roads, bridges, dams, pipelines, broadband and all of the other essentials of transportation and commerce. intensified its air war against ISIS, ISIS told its new recruits not to travel to Syria or Iraq to join them. Last year, after the U.S.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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and the largest road project in Pennsylvania’s history. The expanded Canal will permit super-sized Post-Panamax container vessels to travel directly to the East and Gulf Coasts of the U.S. [There are an estimated 4,000 bridges in PA rated structurally deficient.]. for the first time.

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Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again

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The top states, in descending order, are: California, Washington, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Connecticut and Kansas. New Hampshire just completed a $135 million expansion of the Turnpike, improving all six Rochester exits, making local travel a breeze. This road connects directly to I-95 and the Northeast transportation network.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Alabama Industrial Access Road & Bridge Program: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

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