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politics-transportation29 days ago

I-5 Bridge Replacement Cost and Timeline Delayed to 2026

Lawmakers from Washington and Oregon are awaiting a new cost estimate for replacing the I-5 bridge across the Columbia River, which is delayed due to pending Coast Guard approval on the bridge design. The decision on whether the bridge will have a fixed or movable span significantly impacts the project's cost, potentially increasing it by over half a billion dollars. The project faces rising construction costs, with estimates now exceeding $8 billion, and is contingent on federal approvals and environmental reports before construction can begin around 2032-2033.

via Washington State Standard|
#coast-guard#cost-estimate#i-5-bridge
health7 months ago

Removing fluoride from water could lead to millions more cavities and higher dental costs

A new study estimates that removing fluoride from water in the US could lead to a 7.5% increase in cavities among children, affecting 25.4 million teeth and costing approximately $9.8 billion, highlighting the public health benefits of water fluoridation despite ongoing political debates and concerns about potential risks.

via statnews.com|
#cost-estimate#dental-cavities#fluoride
military-procurement1 year ago

"Budget Office Warns of Tripled Costs for Amphibious Ship Project"

The Congressional Budget Office predicts that the Landing Ship Medium program could cost between $6.2 billion and $7.8 billion for an 18-ship program, significantly higher than the U.S. Navy's estimate of $2.6 billion. Uncertainty surrounding the ship's role and design has led to discrepancies in cost estimates, with questions remaining about the ship's concept of operations and survivability standards. The cost will also depend on the number of ships the Navy ultimately buys and the standards used for design, with potential cost variations of $4 billion to $8 billion for an 18-ship program.

via Defense News|
#amphibious-ship#congressional-budget-office#cost-estimate
politics2 years ago

Missouri Supreme Court's Decisions on Abortion Rights Challenge GOP Attorney General

The Missouri Supreme Court has ordered the Republican attorney general, Andrew Bailey, to stand down and allow an initiative petition to legalize abortion in the state to move forward. The court unanimously affirmed a lower court's decision that Bailey must approve the cost estimate provided by the auditor, despite his insistence that the cost to taxpayers could be much higher. Bailey's refusal to approve the estimate has prevented the amendment from receiving the necessary approval to gather voter signatures. The proposed amendment would enshrine the individual right to make decisions about abortion, childbirth, and birth control in the state constitution.

via The Associated Press|
#abortion#attorney-general#cost-estimate
energy2 years ago

The Costly Consequences of Texas' Energy Plans

A plan approved by the Texas Senate to build up to 10 gigawatts of on-demand power could cost about $18 billion to construct natural gas-fueled power plants with fuel stored on-site, according to an estimate from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The price is well above the $10.8 billion estimate provided during a Senate committee hearing earlier this year by Berkshire Hathaway. The plan would direct the state to hire one or several entities to build power plants that could come online during emergencies. The plants would be able to supply 2 million homes during peak demand and could run for days.

via The Texas Tribune|
#cost-estimate#emergency-backup#energy