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Federal Pandemic Funds Offer Rare Opportunity for Waste and Recycling Investments

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The funds offered by the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds under the American Rescue Plan Act has given

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Buy America Requirements are Hindering Efforts to Improve Infrastructure

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The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requires that only U.S. made iron, steel, construction materials, and manufactured products in

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Urgent Need for a Private Infrastructure Bank

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is not enough. Major funds are needed to make the improvements that are necessary.

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A Bridge to Normalcy

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Of the 617,000 bridges in the U.S., over 40% are at least 50 years old. More than 46,000 or these

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New This Week Newsletter Technology 

Strengthening digital infrastructure: A policy agenda for free and open source software

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Previously, digital infrastructure has focused on broadband availability with the role of free and open source software (FOSS or OSS)

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White House Releases Technical Assistance Guide to Help Communities Unlock Resources

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The White House released a technical assistance guide regarding the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This is to help state, local, Tribal

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U.S. Steel Industry Prepares to Deliver on Biden’s Domestic Steel Mandate

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It is now required that U.S. made iron and steel be used for all federally funded infrastructure projects. Requirements can

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Launch of $45B “Internet For All” Initiative, Funded Through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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The Biden administration has allotted $45 billion in funds for everyone to have affordable, high-speed internet access by 2030. According

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

6 Months In, Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Has 4,300 Projects

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Six months ago, President Joe Biden signed the $1 trillion package into effect. Now, there are already 4,300 projects in

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New This Week Newsletter Water Water Solutions 

Mayor Garcetti Announces New Water Restrictions For LADWP Customers

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power announced that it is moving into phase three of its emergency water

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Energy New This Week Newsletter 

Biden Administration Launches $2.5 Billion Fund to Modernize and Expand Power Grid

Part of the Building a Better Grid Initiative, the U.S. DOT launched a $2.5 billion Transmission Facility Program. This program

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Federal Infrastructure Plan to Reduce Rates of Broadband Connectivity Across US

20 internet providers have made a secured commitment to the U.S. government about increasing speeds and decrease in prices of

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

AP Analysis Finds Growing Number of Poor, High-Hazard U.S. Dams

The four generation old dam at El Capitan Reservoir is three quarters empty due to concerns of too much water

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New This Week Newsletter Water 

Risk Reduction Through Long-Term Water Supply Planning

Lubbock’s 100-year water supply plan. By Aubrey Spear The April 2022 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor map indicates that

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Utilities Face Mounting Threats of Cyber Attacks

Remote alarm notification software adds firewall. By Cody P. Bann Municipal utilities are critical to national security, economic stability and

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New This Week Newsletter Risk Management 

Biden is Getting Serious About Drone Threat to Homeland

The Biden administration released a “first whole-of-government plan.” This is to address the threat of drones on American soil. According

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Energy Environment New This Week Newsletter 

Incandescent Light Bulbs to Get Switched Off in 2023 Under New Biden Rules

The Biden administration announced that incandescent light bulbs are no longer. This is aimed for the purpose of conserving energy

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Environment New This Week Newsletter Risk Management 

Biden Administration Launches $2.3B Program to Strengthen America’s Power Grid

The Biden-Harris Administration announced through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), a Request for Information regarding public input on the

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New This Week Newsletter Sustainable Solutions Transportation 

U.S. DOT Releases $6.4 Billion for States to Reduce Carbon Emissions

The U.S. DOT’s Federal Highway Administration has issued $6.4 billion for their new program: Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), created under

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

CISA, FBI, NSA, Five Partners Issue Joint Cyber Advisory On Russian Threats

CISA, FBI, NSA and five international partners issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory in regards to Russian cyber attacks threatening critical

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Energy New This Week Newsletter 

Farming’s Next Frontier: Solar Energy

Farmers in Northwest Indiana are harvesting solar energy, turning it into immediate use power year round. According to Newsy, known

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Resources 

White House Guidance Directs Infrastructure Projects to Use US-Made Materials

The White House released news that U.S. infrastructure is to be built using metals manufactured domestically. According to Industry Week,

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Here’s What the New ‘Buy America’ Infrastructure Commitments Mean for Agencies

The White House provided guidance to federal agencies for procedure materials for domestic infrastructure projects. According to Government Executive, “This

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Environment New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Biden Moves to Restore Environmental Law On Highways, Bridges, Other Projects

Supporters of the National Environmental Policy Act say that the law is integral to keep the environment safe from climate

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Congress Plans Another Cyber Bill for Vital Infrastructure

Merely reporting cyber attacks is not enough, lawmakers are looking for ulterior methods to ensure that critical infrastructure is protected.

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

CISA Issues Voluntary Information Sharing Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Owners

CISA announced its publication of Sharing Cyber Event Information Fact Sheet. This Fact Sheet is meant to give guidance to

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Technology 

U.S. Says Advanced Hackers Have Shown Ability to Hijack Critical Infrastructure

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency stated that hackers’ software could potentially affect a device called programmable logic controllers.

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

U.S. DOE Announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Opportunities for Rural America

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has given opportunities for Rural communities across the nation. Being a crucial part of the nation’s

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

USDOT Supply Chain Tracker Shows Progress as Supply Chains Remain Stressed

Since the start of the pandemic, supply chains have been stressed. There is, however, signs of progress. According to the

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Building a Better America Fact Sheet for Rural Communities

President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will provide high-speed internet, safe roads and bridges, modern wastewater systems, clean drinking water, reliable

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

East Wenatchee Signs $5.4 Million Contract for New Public Works Facility

Halme Builders has been awarded $5.4 million by the East Wenatchee City Council for the new East Wenatchee Public Works

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

This Could Redefine Infrastructure Investing in the U.S.

Previously road and bridge construction has been led at the federal and state levels, however, that trend is expected to

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

USDOT Announce More than $20 Billion for Communities to Support Transit This Year

President Biden and U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $20 billion investment in transit to enable transit agencies to both

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Transit-Oriented Development Catches on as Cities Need to Boost Ridership And Housing Supply

When a new station is built by the Seattle transit agency, they try to be as efficient with space as

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Water Infrastructure 

What’s Next for Defending Critical Infrastructure?

As tensions between the U.S. and Russian remain, so does the threat of potential cyber attacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure.

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act is Here. Now What?

President Biden signs the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act into law. The Act’s goal is to harden defenses

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Water Infrastructure 

Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces Additional Infrastructure Funding for Ports and Waterways

The Biden-Harris Administration will be investing more than $2.7 billion in funding for Army Corps projects. Such projects will focus

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Infrastructure EFTs to Watch for in 2022

The US needs infrastructure, which has been long overdue. Investments are needed for restoration and upgrading existing infrastructure. According to

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