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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.

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Energy New This Week Newsletter 

U.S. Joins Forces on the Path to Net-Zero

The U.S. partners with Australia to help supply chains and deploy clean energy across the world. According to the Department

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APTIM’s Temporary Sheltering Program Serves More than 15,500 Hurricane Ida Survivors

The First-of-its-kind Program Expedites Disaster Recovery by Bringing Survivors Home APTIM—a global provider of integrated services to the government, commercial

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New This Week Newsletter Resources 

Stakeholders to White House: Extend ‘Buy America’ Rules Waiver

Approximately 50 transportation groups are asking the Biden administration to extend the waiver for the Build America Buy America product

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

New Federal Rule Will Help Tackle Country’s Largest Source of Global Warming Pollution

Having states be required to report transportation sector emissions promotes transparency and encourages forward-thinking decisions. According to U.S. Pirg, president

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Energy New This Week Newsletter Resources 

U.S. DOE Announces Funding for Clean Energy Projects on Mine Land

U.S. Department of Energy program will develop clean energy in mining sites in underserved communities. According to Think Geoenergy, the

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Environment New This Week Newsletter Resources 

U.S. Retreats from Pledge to End Gas Investments

Efforts to phase out oil fuel financing during climate were weakened during climate negotiations due to lack of gas supplies

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Biden Administration Announces First-Ever Funding Program Dedicated to Reconnecting American Communities

Created by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the pilot program will help reconnect people to economic opportunities and essential services

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Inflation Means Biden’s Infrastructure Package Gets Less Bang for the Buck

Road, rail and port projects may have to be curtailed or delayed because of the effect that rising inflation is

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Energy New This Week Newsletter 

U.S. DOT Issues Standards for Projects Under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program

A Notice of Rulemaking sets standards for programs under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program and other projects

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

U.S. Prepares for Proliferation of Cyber Warfare

As the Ukraine crisis increases the threat on U.S networks and critical infrastructure. The 1.5 trillion spending package is dedicated

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New This Week Newsletter Water 

A Major Reservoir Has Hit its Peak for the Year at Just Over Half Full

Lake Oroville, the largest state reservoir in California provides water to 27 million Californians just hit its peak at half

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Biden-Harris Administration Invests Over $74M in Federal-State Partnership for Critical Minerals Mapping

Funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support research on critical minerals, strengthening key domestic supply chains. According to the

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Cyber Insurance: Action Needed to Assess Potential Federal Response to Catastrophic Attacks

Cyber insurance can help with common attacks such as data breaches and ransomeware. According to GAO, the Department of the

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The Biden-⁠Harris Administration Launches the Talent Pipeline Challenge

The Biden-Harris Administration announced the start of the summer Talent Pipeline Challenge. The challenge will fill high quality jobs that

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Environment New This Week Newsletter 

President Biden to Galvanize Global Action to Strengthen Energy-Security

President Biden reconvened on climate change with leaders of the Major Economics Forum to propose actions actions that will strengthen

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New This Week Newsletter 

Inflation Taking Bite Out of New US Infrastructure Projects

Inflation is driving up costs resulting in local officials postponing projects, scaling back others and reprioritizing their needs. According to

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Energy New This Week Newsletter 

DOE to Support Clean Energy Transition in 12 Remote and Island Communities

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it will be working with 12 U.S remote and island communities to

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U.S., EU Plan Joint Foreign Aid for Cybersecurity to Counter China

The U.S. and European Union are planning the introduction of joint funding for digital infrastructure. According to the Wall Street

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New This Week Newsletter Water 

EPA Announces New Drinking Water Health Advisories for PFAS Chemicals

Four drinking water health advisories for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were out in place by the Environmental Protection Agency

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New This Week Newsletter 

EPA Announces $375M in Funding New Recycling, Reuse and Waste Prevention Grant Programs and Initiatives

The Biden-Harris Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $375 million in funding for new recycling, reuse and waste

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Biden-⁠Harris Administration Proposes New Standards for National Electric Vehicle Charging Network

The Biden-Harris Administration announced their goal of creating 500,000 electric car charging ports along America’s highways and communities. According to

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Chinese Cyber Attackers Are Targeting U.S. Telcos

Chinese threat actors are targeting both public and private infrastructure by exploiting known vulnerabilities. According to Gov Info Security, a related joint

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

USDOT Suspends Buy America Requirements

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has temporarily suspended Buy America requirements. This is for certain types of construction materials

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New This Week Newsletter Water 

Water Security is Now a Key U.S. Foreign Policy Priority

By 2030, almost half of the nation will experience severe water stress. The government is now approaching water scarcity as

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Energy New This Week Newsletter 

USDA Has Provided $700 Million to Restore Sustainable Fuel Markets Hit by Pandemic

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $700 million in funding to provide economic relief to more than 100

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New This Week Newsletter 

Massive New Tribal Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

The White House released a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Tribal Playbook. This Playbook is to help Tribal governments utilize the benefits of

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

A Modern Solution to Our Infrastructure Needs

America has been overdue for some critical repairs and very much needed advancements for a while now. According to Citrus

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New This Week Newsletter 

Federal Pandemic Funds Offer Rare Opportunity for Waste and Recycling Investments

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

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New This Week Newsletter Resources 

Buy America Requirements are Hindering Efforts to Improve Infrastructure

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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New This Week Newsletter 

Urgent Need for a Private Infrastructure Bank

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

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

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

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New This Week Newsletter 

White House Releases Technical Assistance Guide to Help Communities Unlock Resources

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

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New This Week Newsletter 

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

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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New This Week Newsletter 

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

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

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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New This Week Newsletter 

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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New This Week Newsletter 

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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