U.S. Transportation Secretary and former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg will be visiting Little Rock this week as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Investing in America” tour. Buttigieg will be on a two-day tour across four states to highlight federal funding…
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City of Jonesboro Receives Federal Grant for Hybrid Trolleys
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe U.S. Department of Transportation has approved a grant application for five low- or no-emission trolley-style buses in Jonesboro, the city announced on Aug. 16. The grant was approved for $878,584 and includes a 15% match by the city of…
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Little Rock Port Authority Receives FEMA Grant for Security Upgrades
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Little Rock Port Authority has been awarded a $570,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security/FEMA to upgrade the security camera system throughout the growing Port area. The upgrades will improve safety for the industry partners and the 7,000…
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Delta Heritage Trail Awarded $20M Grant; Will Enable Completion by 2025
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas leaders are applauding recent news of a major federal investment to complete Southeastern Arkansas’ Delta Heritage Trail. The Delta Heritage Trail State Park is a 960-acre Arkansas state park in Arkansas, Desha, and Phillips counties in Southeastern Arkansas. A…
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Arkansas Getting $40 Million for Improvements Along U.S. 67
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleArkansas will be receiving $40 million in federal funding for roadway repairs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation was awarded $40 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation for the reconstruction and improvement of two sections of U.S. 67 that are…
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Two Arkansas Airports Receive $2.9 Million in Grant Funding
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTwo Arkansas airports have received $2.9 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Arkansas grants are part of a $485 million funding package distributed by the department. The two Arkansas airports are Drake Field and Pine…
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Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Receiving $2.7 Million Improvement Grant
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport will receive almost $3 million in federal grant funds to improve its taxiway. The Bentonville-based airport will receive a $2.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve 1,3000 feet of pavement. RELATED:…