From EV Chargers to High-Speed Internet: Impact of Infrastructure Bill Will Extend for Decades
Since President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021, federal funding announcements have totaled nearly $500
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US House Bill Proposes Assessment of Manual Operations for Critical Infrastructure During Cyber Attacks
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to create a public report for Members of Congress,
Read MoreBiden Administration Announces $67M Infrastructure Investment for Detroit, Kalamazoo, and Menominee
The U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated approximately $66.9 million to fund three infrastructure improvement projects in Michigan. This funding
Read MoreTexas Water Fight Shows Pushback on ‘Clean’ Hydrogen
A Texas hydrogen project is under scrutiny regarding its potential water supply issues, highlighting how local conflicts over matters such
Read MoreState DOT Converts Central NY Highways to Mile-Based Exit Numbers
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced today that work has begun on a project to
Read MoreHow Cities Can Prepare Now to Meet New PFAS Drinking Water Regulations
With the Biden Administration finalizing new PFAS drinking water regulations for municipalities, local leaders should start collaborating with their water
Read MoreAn Overview of Transportation Spendin
Continuing our series on the 10 largest state agencies, we now arrive at number four: the Department of Transportation. According
Read MoreEnergy Department Announces $900M for Modular Nuclear Reactor Projects
This week, the Department of Energy announced plans to allocate up to $900 million for the deployment of small nuclear
Read MoreDOE Floats $900M to Build Advanced Reactors
The Department of Energy announced plans to invest $900 million in the development of small nuclear reactors, providing significant support
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States Turn to Toll Roads and Variable-Fee Express Lanes to Address Rapid Population Growth
Two notable alternatives for user-funded infrastructure are toll roads and variable-fee express lanes. States experiencing rapid population growth are increasingly
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US DOE Unveils Cybersecurity Principles to Strengthen Global Energy Security
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in collaboration with the Idaho National Laboratory, has introduced Supply Chain Cybersecurity Principles. These
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Trillions in Government Funds Highlight Infrastructure in Top States for Business
Historic government initiatives such as President Biden’s CHIPS Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, along with a national effort to
Read MoreNevada, Western States Get $700 Million Boost From US For Water Conservation
The federal government has allocated a $700 million investment for water conservation projects in Nevada, California, and Arizona aimed at
Read MoreWhat Water Data From This Florida City Tells Us About Who Evacuates Hurricanes
When Hurricane Idalia’s projected path threatened Joe Borcynski’s mobile home last year, his neighbors in the low-lying Gull Aire Village
Read MoreNebraska Department of Transportation Breaks Ground for Highway 30 Grand Island West Project
A $21 million state infrastructure initiative has commenced in Whitney Point, marking the first state contract collaboration with a local
Read MoreNuclear Energy Has Been Quietly Powering America
Nuclear energy has been silently supplying America with clean, carbon-free electricity for six decades. It might not immediately come to
Read MoreDept. of Energy Defines Zero Emissions Buildings
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled a National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building, aiming to accelerate efforts
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Public-Private Partnerships Can Revitalize US Infrastructure
America’s once world-envied infrastructure has deteriorated significantly. The American Society of Civil Engineers’ recent report card, assessing the nation’s rail
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The Current Landscape of Electric Vehicle Charging Standards in North America
The landscape of electric vehicle charging in North America is evolving similarly to the smartphone charging wars, but with much
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US Government Needs to Focus on Critical Infrastructure
Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, heightened tensions between China and Taiwan, and an increasing number of attempts to
Read MoreNebraska Department of Transportation Breaks Ground for Highway 30 Grand Island West Project
The Nebraska Department of Transportation commenced construction on the Highway 30 Grand Island West Project on Monday. Grand Island Mayor
Read MoreNearly 19% of Water Systems Tested in Pa. Contain PFAS Levels Above New EPA Standards
Public water providers nationwide are facing challenges posed by new Environmental Protection Agency regulations. These regulations mandate testing drinking water
Read MoreAtlanta Water Main Breaks Indicative of Larger US Infrastructure Woes
The recent water challenges in Atlanta highlight broader infrastructure issues affecting large areas across the country, according to experts. Last
Read MoreU.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Delivers Remarks at the Port of Baltimore Reopening Press Conference
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, alongside Maryland Governor Wes Moore, White House Senior Advisor Tom Perez, and local officials, gathered
Read MoreUDOT to Repave Legacy Parkway This Summer
Every night throughout the summer, the highway from 500 South in Bountiful to the I-15 ramps in Farmington will operate
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