U.S. House Appropriators OK $15.6B in Cybersecurity Funding
The funds will be split between the Defense Department and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency to help U.S. cyber defenses.
Read moreThe funds will be split between the Defense Department and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency to help U.S. cyber defenses.
Read moreThe U.S. partners with Australia to help supply chains and deploy clean energy across the world. According to the Department
Read moreThe First-of-its-kind Program Expedites Disaster Recovery by Bringing Survivors Home APTIM—a global provider of integrated services to the government, commercial
Read moreApproximately 50 transportation groups are asking the Biden administration to extend the waiver for the Build America Buy America product
Read moreHaving states be required to report transportation sector emissions promotes transparency and encourages forward-thinking decisions. According to U.S. Pirg, president
Read moreU.S. Department of Energy program will develop clean energy in mining sites in underserved communities. According to Think Geoenergy, the
Read moreEfforts to phase out oil fuel financing during climate were weakened during climate negotiations due to lack of gas supplies
Read moreCreated by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the pilot program will help reconnect people to economic opportunities and essential services
Read moreRoad, rail and port projects may have to be curtailed or delayed because of the effect that rising inflation is
Read moreA Notice of Rulemaking sets standards for programs under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program and other projects
Read moreAs the Ukraine crisis increases the threat on U.S networks and critical infrastructure. The 1.5 trillion spending package is dedicated
Read moreLake Oroville, the largest state reservoir in California provides water to 27 million Californians just hit its peak at half
Read moreFunding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support research on critical minerals, strengthening key domestic supply chains. According to the
Read moreCyber insurance can help with common attacks such as data breaches and ransomeware. According to GAO, the Department of the
Read moreThe Biden-Harris Administration announced the start of the summer Talent Pipeline Challenge. The challenge will fill high quality jobs that
Read morePresident Biden reconvened on climate change with leaders of the Major Economics Forum to propose actions actions that will strengthen
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Read moreThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it will be working with 12 U.S remote and island communities to
Read moreThe U.S. and European Union are planning the introduction of joint funding for digital infrastructure. According to the Wall Street
Read moreFour drinking water health advisories for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were out in place by the Environmental Protection Agency
Read moreThe Biden-Harris Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $375 million in funding for new recycling, reuse and waste
Read moreThe Biden-Harris Administration announced their goal of creating 500,000 electric car charging ports along America’s highways and communities. According to
Read moreChinese threat actors are targeting both public and private infrastructure by exploiting known vulnerabilities. According to Gov Info Security, a related joint
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has temporarily suspended Buy America requirements. This is for certain types of construction materials
Read moreBy 2030, almost half of the nation will experience severe water stress. The government is now approaching water scarcity as
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $700 million in funding to provide economic relief to more than 100
Read moreThe White House released a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Tribal Playbook. This Playbook is to help Tribal governments utilize the benefits of
Read moreAmerica has been overdue for some critical repairs and very much needed advancements for a while now. According to Citrus
Read moreThe funds offered by the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds under the American Rescue Plan Act has given
Read moreThe Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requires that only U.S. made iron, steel, construction materials, and manufactured products in
Read moreThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is not enough. Major funds are needed to make the improvements that are necessary.
Read moreOf the 617,000 bridges in the U.S., over 40% are at least 50 years old. More than 46,000 or these
Read morePreviously, digital infrastructure has focused on broadband availability with the role of free and open source software (FOSS or OSS)
Read moreThe White House released a technical assistance guide regarding the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This is to help state, local, Tribal
Read moreIt is now required that U.S. made iron and steel be used for all federally funded infrastructure projects. Requirements can
Read moreThe Biden administration has allotted $45 billion in funds for everyone to have affordable, high-speed internet access by 2030. According
Read moreSix months ago, President Joe Biden signed the $1 trillion package into effect. Now, there are already 4,300 projects in
Read moreThe Los Angeles Department of Water and Power announced that it is moving into phase three of its emergency water
Read morePart of the Building a Better Grid Initiative, the U.S. DOT launched a $2.5 billion Transmission Facility Program. This program
Read more20 internet providers have made a secured commitment to the U.S. government about increasing speeds and decrease in prices of
Read moreThe four generation old dam at El Capitan Reservoir is three quarters empty due to concerns of too much water
Read moreLubbock’s 100-year water supply plan. By Aubrey Spear The April 2022 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor map indicates that
Read moreRemote alarm notification software adds firewall. By Cody P. Bann Municipal utilities are critical to national security, economic stability and
Read moreThe Biden administration released a “first whole-of-government plan.” This is to address the threat of drones on American soil. According
Read moreThe Biden administration announced that incandescent light bulbs are no longer. This is aimed for the purpose of conserving energy
Read moreThe Biden-Harris Administration announced through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), a Request for Information regarding public input on the
Read moreThe U.S. DOT’s Federal Highway Administration has issued $6.4 billion for their new program: Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), created under
Read moreCISA, FBI, NSA and five international partners issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory in regards to Russian cyber attacks threatening critical
Read moreFarmers in Northwest Indiana are harvesting solar energy, turning it into immediate use power year round. According to Newsy, known
Read moreThe White House released news that U.S. infrastructure is to be built using metals manufactured domestically. According to Industry Week,
Read moreThe White House provided guidance to federal agencies for procedure materials for domestic infrastructure projects. According to Government Executive, “This
Read moreSupporters of the National Environmental Policy Act say that the law is integral to keep the environment safe from climate
Read moreMerely reporting cyber attacks is not enough, lawmakers are looking for ulterior methods to ensure that critical infrastructure is protected.
Read moreCISA announced its publication of Sharing Cyber Event Information Fact Sheet. This Fact Sheet is meant to give guidance to
Read moreThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency stated that hackers’ software could potentially affect a device called programmable logic controllers.
Read moreThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has given opportunities for Rural communities across the nation. Being a crucial part of the nation’s
Read moreSince the start of the pandemic, supply chains have been stressed. There is, however, signs of progress. According to the
Read morePresident Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will provide high-speed internet, safe roads and bridges, modern wastewater systems, clean drinking water, reliable
Read moreHalme Builders has been awarded $5.4 million by the East Wenatchee City Council for the new East Wenatchee Public Works
Read morePreviously road and bridge construction has been led at the federal and state levels, however, that trend is expected to
Read morePresident Biden and U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $20 billion investment in transit to enable transit agencies to both
Read moreWhen a new station is built by the Seattle transit agency, they try to be as efficient with space as
Read moreAs tensions between the U.S. and Russian remain, so does the threat of potential cyber attacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure.
Read morePresident Biden signs the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act into law. The Act’s goal is to harden defenses
Read moreThe Biden-Harris Administration will be investing more than $2.7 billion in funding for Army Corps projects. Such projects will focus
Read moreThe US needs infrastructure, which has been long overdue. Investments are needed for restoration and upgrading existing infrastructure. According to
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