Downtown Bridgeport Mixed-use Tower Hits Market

https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/major-downtown-bridgeport-mixed-use-apartment-tower-hits-market

**Source: Hartford Business** - A new mixed-use apartment tower is being marketed in downtown Bridgeport, promising to bring additional residential and commercial space to the city's urban landscape.

CT to Incentivize Multifamily Developments

https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/state-poised-to-borrow-tens-of-millions-to-incentivize-multifamily-development

**Source: Hartford Business** - Connecticut is planning to borrow millions of dollars to provide financial incentives for new multifamily housing developments, addressing housing shortage and affordability challenges in the state.

Mortgage Regulators Shrug Off Climate Risk - At Taxpayer Expense

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/07/business/economy/mortgages-climate-risk-fannie-freddie.html

Source: New York Times

City Backs IBEW-NECA Apprenticeship

https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/2024/11/11/city-of-scranton-supports-apprenticeship-programs/

Source: Times-Tribune

Local Receives Approval for Training Center

https://www.journal-news.com/news/ibew-receives-approval-for-training-center-at-liberty-twp-facility/K3NSFJMMTZCT7J3QUYIEXANHDI/

Source: Journal-News

The Best-Paying US Cities for Electricians

https://www.easternprogress.com/news/national/the-best-paying-u-s-cities-for-electricians/collection_d6fe0324-5561-5c75-82ec-3f5c07ebe359.html

Source: Eastern Progress

Temps Rise, Crisis Deepens

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/dec/09/climate-crisis-deepens-with-2024-certain-to-be-hottest-year-on-record

Source: The Guardian

Maps: Tracking Air Quality and Smoke From Wildfires

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/us/smoke-maps-canada-fires.html

Source: New York Times

After Hurricanes, Members Step Up to Restore Power, Hope (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/24ElectricalWorker/EW2412/2024-12-hurricanes-helene-milton.html

A powerful narrative of IBEW members' resilience and dedication, showcasing how electrical workers heroically restored power and provided hope in the aftermath of devastating hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Local Sponsors Massive Toy Drive (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/24ElectricalWorker/EW2412/2024-12-holiday-charity.html

Coverage of a remarkable community initiative where local IBEW members organize a large-scale toy drive, demonstrating the union's commitment to supporting local families and spreading holiday cheer.