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Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week Newsletter 

The AI Interview: FEMA Director of DHS Partnerships Center, Marcus Coleman

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Director shares FEMA’s impact on the nation and its people. American Infrastructure: Tell me about FEMA. What are its purposes

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Feature In This Issue Infrastructure Newsletter Technology 

Update From National Telecommunications and Information Administration

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Commerce Department’s NTIA Is helping to close digital divide. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is located within the

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New This Week Newsletter 

US Trade Deficit in Goods Surges

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Trade gap hit a record $107.6 billion this year and continues to climb. According to Market Watch, the U.S. trade

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

The US Faces Threats to Electric Grid

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The White House is closely monitoring our critical infrastructure after two Department of Homeland Security warnings last month about threats

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Technology 

Improving Emergency Responses

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Experts share insights from disaster recovery. OMAHA, Neb. — Major weather and climate disasters are striking U.S. states with increasing frequency,

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

100 Days Into the Infrastructure Bill

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States and local communities are gearing up to spend the billions of dollars provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Technology 

Data Centers Remain Critical for Infrastructure

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Data centers continue to be a critical component of progress for tech-related cloud services, 5G, construction, infrastructure, real estate, energy

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Energy Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Sustainable Solutions 

Offshore Wind Investments

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Following aerial tour of region’s infrastructure, legislators say investments in offshore winds will be imperative. According to Suffolk News-Harold, U.S.

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Ports Get $450 Million From IIJA to Ease Supply Restraints

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Jammed U.S. ports will be given nearly $450 million in federal money to ease supply chain constraints and lower prices

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NEWS Newsletter Transportation 

Charleston Port’s Growth Puts it on Top 10 List

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The Port of Charleston ranks as the U.S.’s eighth-largest maritime hub. According to the Post and Courier, the local waterfront

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Infrastructure NEWS Newsletter 

Concerned Texans Will Pay More For Better Infrastructure

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After last year’s extreme, and in some cases deadly weather, Texans want efficient infrastructure. According to the San Antonio report,

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Infrastructure NEWS Newsletter 

90 Days After Passing the Infrastructure Bill

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A look at where the country’s at 90 days since Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. 

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Infrastructure Bill Gives Great Lakes $1 Billion

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Great Lakes’ harbors and rivers filled with industrial toxins drastically change with a $1 billion boost from infrastructure plan According

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Infrastructure NEWS Newsletter 

Infrastructure Spending Delays

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Some states are experiencing delays in receiving federal funding.  According to Forbes, President Biden’s misguided Build Back Better plan is on life

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Infrastructure NEWS Newsletter 

Reviewing the Infrastructure Bill

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An unpacking of Biden’s infrastructure package. According to Reporter, the $1.2 trillion bill addresses federal aid programs for highways, transit,

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

The LNG Infrastructure Market Grows

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The LNG Infrastructure Market is expected to grow by $ 1.12 billion from 2022-2026. According to Yahoo!, reportlinker.com announces the

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Energy Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Biden Boosts EV Charging

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The Biden administration is in the process of spending a historic $7.5 billion on electric vehicle charging. According to E&E

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Energy New This Week NEWS Newsletter 

What Utility CEOs Are Expected to Tell Biden

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Electric utility companies will meet with the President to advocate for new clean energy tax credits and outline their efforts

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Feature Infrastructure Newsletter 

Creating the First ‘15-Minute City’ in the US

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The Point of the Mountain State Land Authority creates 600-acre mixed use development. By Jim MacRae Like many places across

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Digital Delivery Key to U.S. Infrastructure Advancements

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Adoption of digital tools is imperative to our nation’s infrastructure. By Cyndee Hoagland The $1.2 billion bipartisan infrastructure law creates

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Infrastructure NEWS Newsletter 

How to Modernize The Supply Chain

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A case made for modernizing the supply chain vs. relying on old infrastructure. According to Forbes, the Biden administration created a Supply Chain

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Infrastructure NEWS Newsletter 

Broadband Funding Creates Major Responsibilities for States

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Billions in funding is set to improve broadband access, but states have limited experience administering broadband grant programs. According to

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Biden and DOT Release Free Resource Helping Rural Communities

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Provide $7.5 Billion for EV Charging Network Across America. According to the Department of Transportation, the

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

“The Road Ahead for Automated Vehicles”

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Houston Vice Mayor Pro Tem and council member Martha Castex-Tatum testifies on autonomous vehicles before Congress. WASHINGTON, D.C. — City of

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Energy Infrastructure NEWS Newsletter 

California Needs Solutions For The Green Future

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California looks to phase out fossil fuels and replace gasoline-powered vehicles with electric cars. According to E&E News, Democratic Gov.

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Pittsburgh Bridge Collapses

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On Friday, a 50-year-old bridge collapsed hours before President Biden arrived. According to CBS,  the collapse required rescuers to rappel

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Infrastructure New This Week NEWS Newsletter 

White House Releases Guidebook For Infrastructure Law

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Biden administration releases bipartisan infrastructure law guidebook for state, local, tribal and territorial governments. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the White

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

DOT Announces New Safety Strategy

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Local leaders celebrate new administration strategy to support street safety. Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the release

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

USACE Reveals Plans for $23B in Federal Funding

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a list of the projects it will implement this year. According to

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

As Infrastructure Funding Increases, Construction Companies Prepare

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As infrastructure money pours in, construction companies prepare to deal with unintended consequences. Once the Infrastructure bill passed, many were

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

US Chamber of Commerce Updates on Infrastructure Funding

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a statement updating the nation on Infrastructure funding. According to the statement, U.S. Department

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Technology 

Global Chip Shortage

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DOC says it’s demand, not only supply constraints, that are bogging things down, with 17% higher demand for chips in

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

US Invests $14 Billion to Strengthen Ports

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Investments will expand capacity at some of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing ports. According to MH&L, on January 19, the

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Ortley Beach Receives $30 Million in Federal Funding

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About $30 million in federal funding will be used to shore up beaches in northern Ocean County. According to APP,

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Belen Airport Receives Federal Funding

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Belen Municipal Airport receives $159,000 this year and similar amounts in the coming years.  According to KRQE, Belen Municipal Airport

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New This Week Newsletter Technology 

Power Companies Back EPA Climate Authority

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Companies urge the Supreme Court to uphold EPA’s authority to broadly regulate how they produce electricity for the nation. According

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Colorado Recieves First Round of Federal Funding

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Colorado will receive $225 million over five years to fix hundreds of bridges in their state. According to Ark Valley

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Biden Invests in America’s Port and Waterway

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invests $14 billion to strengthen port and waterway supply chains and bolster climate resilience. According

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

2022 Trends: Federal Looks to the Long-Term

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In 2022, we will see several trends increase in significance. By James E. Koch Infrastructure is critical in enabling the

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Energy New This Week Newsletter 

Snow-Melting Systems: The Future of Nature and Engineering

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Snow-melting systems provide access to your residence or commercial facility during all winter weather conditions. By Monica Irgens Snow-melting systems

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

How Federal Funds Will Address State’s Infrastructure Needs

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Here’s some of the challenges Connecticut’s infrastructure faces, and how the federal legislation will help the state. According to cbia,

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Energy Newsletter 

US Carbon Emissions Rises

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U.S. emissions rose 7 % through the end of October. According to Energy News Network, the finding was echoed by

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Apollo Closes Second Dedicated Infrastructure Fund

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Apollo Closes Second Dedicated Infrastructure Fund with More Than $2.5 Billion in Capital Commitments. NEW YORK, Jan. 06, 2022 (GLOBE

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City Official's Message In This Issue Infrastructure Newsletter 

Louisville Metro Sidewalk Inventory

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Louisville Metro Public Works provides connectivity. By Dirk Gowin  PE, PLS, PTOE Sidewalks are an integral part of our infrastructure

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City Official's Message In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Ohio’s State Capital Infrastructure Program

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Public Works for Ohioans. By Linda S. Bailiff In the State of Ohio, the Ohio Public Works Commission’s office of

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Energy Newsletter 

The Courts Could Overhaul Energy Law

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Federal courts are expected to address the role of climate in oil, gas and power rules. According to E&E News,

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Feature In This Issue Newsletter Transportation 

Project Profile: I-74 Mississippi River Bridge

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I-74 brings major transformation to the Quad City area. By Editorial Staff Connecting the states of Iowa and Illinois, the

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Industry Observations Infrastructure Newsletter 

Progress in the New Year

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Modernizing the nation’s infrastructure. By Aurielle Weiss With the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the new

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

The Future of Broadband

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Here’s how the $65 billion in federal funding is going to help bring broadband to the masses. It’s reported that

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

DOT Announces Funding for Ports

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25 projects receive funding to improve port facilities in 19 states. According to MH&L, the projects were funded through the

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Energy Newsletter 

2022 is About to Even Greener

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Most new electricity capacity will be renewable, setting the stage for a sustainable future. According to The National, at the

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

2022 Transportation Trends

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Technology, access and diversification. By Malcolm Dougherty, P.E. If 2021 was dominated by speculation and debate around what a bipartisan

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Infrastructure New This Week 

2022 Trends: Integrating Technology with Human-Driven Processes

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Technology integration will make our nation’s infrastructure more efficient and effective. By Brian Kozy Roadways are essential to connecting people

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Infrastructure and Built Environment 2022 Predictions

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As the new year approaches, the predictions are in. Brookings Metro asked their staff and senior fellows their predictions for

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Infrastructure Newsletter Transportation 

With IIJA Passed, Buttigieg Says ‘Real Work Begins’

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The $1.2 trillion bill set aside $100 billion for transportation-related projects. According to American City & County, traffic fatalities across

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Massachusetts Will Receive First Round of Federal Funding

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The state will receive $800 million to improve infrastructure and climate in the first round of federal funding. According to

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Infrastructure Law May Increase Co2

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The bipartisan infrastructure package could lead to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions. According to E&E News, the bipartisan infrastructure

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Energy Newsletter Uncategorized 

NYC Will Authorize Gas Ban That May Have National Implications

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NYC may become the largest U.S. city to ban the use of fossil fuels for building heat. According to E&E

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Minnesota’s Federal Infrastructure Funding

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Questions remain over when and how federal dollars will be released to the state. According to Yahoo!, Minnesota lawmakers got

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Governor's Message Infrastructure Newsletter 

Paving the Way and Winning the Race to the Future

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 Indiana’s governor invests billions in transformational infrastructure. By Governor Eric J. Holcomb When you think of Indiana, what comes to

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Feature In This Issue Infrastructure Newsletter 

Bridge of the Year: 2021 Brings Completion of D.C.’s Biggest Project

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The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, built to connect. By Camille Manaloto In September, after three years of construction, Washington D.C.

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Newsletter Transportation 

The US’ Biggest Export This Year: Air

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Over 12 million empty shipping containers reportedly leaving ports. According to Business Insider, in the first 10 months of the

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New This Week Newsletter 

House Passes 2022 National Defense Authorization Act

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Many environmental provisions were kept including chemical cleanup, toxics, and climate change resilience and preparedness. According to E&E News, the

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

The Gateway Project: The First of its Kind

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South Carolina’s interstates receives major upgrade. By Aurielle Weiss   Interstate 385 is a 42 mile long route connecting northwest

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Biden’s Trip to Missouri Accents Infrastructure Bill

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Biden showcases the $1 trillion infrastructure bill’s investments in public transit. According to Nasdaq, Biden toured the Kansas City Area

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Newsletter 

National League of Cities Launches Safety First Challenge

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Initiative to gather 100 cities, towns, and villages in 100 days to create safer streets. Washington, D.C. – On Monday, December 6, the

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Roads & Bridges Magazine Honors Four HDR Projects

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Roads in California and Iowa, Bridges in North Carolina and Vermont Win Industry Recognition. According to HDR, Four HDR projects

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Feature In This Issue New This Week 

Municipality of the Year: Indianapolis is A Leader in Infrastructure

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Equity is at the heart of their city. By Aurielle Weiss  Indianapolis, the largest city in Indiana, is truly the

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In This Issue Infrastructure Newsletter 

Communities Can’t Rebuild Without Skilled Workers

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Investment in Infrastructure Job Training is Crucial. By Kathy Maness As Congress continues to move forward with the Infrastructure Investment

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

The Gateway Project: The First of its Kind

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South Carolina’s interstates receives major upgrade. By Aurielle Weiss   Interstate 385 is a 42 mile long route connecting northwest

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In This Issue New This Week 

2021: A New Start for Infrastructure

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The historic infrastructure bill is a major victory for America. By Aurielle Weiss It’s an exciting time for Infrastructure in

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In This Issue New This Week 

Publisher’s Note: December 2021

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Hello Readers in Print and Online.    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your team. We have been

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Environment Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Weather Patterns Should be Acknowledged in Infrastructure Decisions

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As the nation has experienced devastating weather this past year, these harmful patterns should be considered. According to the The

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

The Future of Our Roads Bridges, Trains and Tunnels

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As funding from Washington starts to spread, each project has its costs and benefits. In The Bond Buyer’s four part

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Infrastructure Bill Allocates $17B to Shipping Ports

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As the nation’s supply chain weakens, the White House has a plan to alleviate the stress on the nation’s ports.

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Includes New Safety Mandates for Auto Industry

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The legislation will launch a significant wave of new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration mandates. According to JD Supra, the

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Energy Environment Newsletter 

EPA Mandates Natural Gas Plants to Make Pollution Data Public

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Hundreds of natural gas processing plants are forced to publicly report harmful emissions. According to E&E News, under a new

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

New Public Works Construction Projects to Rise

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On the heels of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passing, a number of projects receive funding. Funding for infrastructure

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Biden Signs Bridge Investment Act

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The bill was included in the bipartisan infrastructure bill that just passed on Monday.  According to Transportation Today, the bill

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Infrastructure Newsletter Transportation 

DOT Reveals Priorities Under Federal Infrastructure Law

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The bipartisan infrastructure bill will allocate $108 billion in federal money for transit. The Department of Justice will provide $108

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

California Ranks 45th in the Nation in Highway Performance and Cost-Effectiveness

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The Annual Highway Report is a ranking of each state’s highway conditions and cost-effectiveness. According to the Reason Foundation, California’s

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Infrastructure Bill Will Boost ETF’s

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The bipartisan infrastructure bill will increase certain sectors of ETF’s. According to ETF, industrials sector ETFs are an obvious way

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

States and Cities Decide How Infrastructure Money Will be Spent

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On Monday, the infrastructure package was signed and now states and cities must decide how their money is spent. According

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Infrastructure New This Week NEWS 

ASCE’s Support of the Biden Administration’s Infrastructure Bill

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ASCE’s Tom Smith discusses the bipartisan infrastructure package. By Thomas W. Smith Americans continue to contend with challenges associated with

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Biden Signs Historic Infrastructure Package

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President Joe Biden signs one of the largest infrastructure packages in decades. On Monday, Biden signed the highly anticipated $1.2

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Newsletter 

Droughts May Affect Groundwater More Than Expected

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Researchers found a delay between the start and end of a drought where groundwater levels start declining and recovering.  Read

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Newsletter 

DOE Helps Launch H2 Twin Cities to Accelerate Global Hydrogen Deployment

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Deputy Secretary David Turk reinforced American commitment to combat climate change. Read More Energy.gov https://www.energy.gov/eere/articles/doe-helps-launch-h2-twin-cities-accelerate-global-hydrogen-deployment

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Countries and Companies Pledge to Reach 100% EVs by 2040

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Hundreds of countries, cities and companies pledged to end the sale of fossil fuel vehicles by 2040. Read More Energy

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Newsletter 

Can Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Fix the Bus and Rail Systems?

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The infrastructure bill has allocated $90 billion for public transit. Read More USA Today https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/11/11/infrastructure-bill-billions-public-transit/6355666001/?gnt-cfr=1

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Newsletter 

FERC, 10 States Weigh Transmission Overhaul to Unlock Clean Power

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States want a more prominent role in planning for new electric transmission lines. Read More Energy News Network https://www.eenews.net/articles/ferc-10-states-weigh-transmission-overhaul-to-unlock-clean-power/

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Newsletter 

The Infrastructure Bill May Change DOE, Nuclear, Grid

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The Department of Energy promised to start a $6 billion nuclear credit program to keep U.S. reactors operating. Read More

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Newsletter 

Infrastructure Funds May be Limited for California High-Speed Rail Authority

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Funding for the California bullet train depends on how the law is administered and developed into grant programs. Read More

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Newsletter 

Will Equitable Infrastructure Investment Combat Climate Change?

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Many remain hopeful that infrastructure has become more than a talking point for fighting climate change. Read More  ASCE https://www.asce.org/publications-and-news/civil-engineering-source/civil-engineering-magazine/article/2021/11/can-equitable-infrastructure-investment-combat-climate-change 

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Biden Will Sign Infrastructure Bill Monday

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This will be the largest federal investment in infrastructure in over a decade. Read More American Infrastructure Magazine https://americaninfrastructuremag.com/biden-will-sign-infrastructure-bill-monday/

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Infrastructure Funds May be Limited for California High-Speed Rail Authority

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Funding for the California bullet train depends on how the law is administered and developed into grant programs. According to

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Biden Will Sign Infrastructure Bill Monday

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This will be the largest federal investment in infrastructure in over a decade. According to CNBC, in a statement, the

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Energy Infrastructure Newsletter 

The Infrastructure Bill May Change DOE, Nuclear, Grid

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The Department of Energy promised to start a $6 billion nuclear credit program to keep U.S. reactors operating. According to

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Newsletter 

Water Infrastructure: The Alternative To Uncertainty

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How alternative delivery is built for water infrastructure projects. Read More Water and Waste Digest https://www.wwdmag.com/construction-equipment-supplies/water-infrastructure-alternative-uncertainty 

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House Passes Infrastructure Bill Including Funding Boosts for the Water Sector

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The bill includes $48.4 billion over five years for drinking water and wastewater spending. Read More Water Finance and Management

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