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New This Week Newsletter 

USDOT Announces Two New Actions to Advance Economic Opportunity for Disadvantaged Workers and Businesses through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

New resources include guidance to support State investment in workforce development, training and education in order to meet the demand

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clean energy
New This Week Newsletter 

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding For Community-Centered Clean Energy Programs Across the U.S.

The EECBG Program opened applications for $430 million in formula grant funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for clean energy

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cisa
New This Week Newsletter 

CISA Highlights 2022 Growth and Extensive Work to Protect Nation’s Critical Infrastructure

The Year in Review is organized around the four goals outlined in the agency’s first ever Strategic Plan: Cyber Defense,

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cybersecurity
New This Week Newsletter 

New Federal Cybersecurity Requirements for Railway Operators

By requiring additional cybersecurity measures for railways, the U.S. reduces the risk of disruption resulting from an attack on the

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fy23
New This Week Newsletter 

More Than $405 Million in Transit Related Projects Included in FY23 Congressionally Directed Spending

The FY23 Omnibus Package signed by President Biden at the end of December includes designated funding for more than 140

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large bridge
New This Week Newsletter 

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $2.1 Billion to Improve Four Nationally Significant Bridges Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s First Large Bridge Grants

$2.1 Billion in Fiscal Year 2022 Large Bridge Project Grants will make critical improvements to bridges that are a vital

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rural transportation
Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $274 Million in Funding for 12 Projects to Improve and Expand Transportation Infrastructure in Rural Areas

New Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program, made possible by the President’s infrastructure law, makes long overdue safety and state of

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roads
New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Biden to Invest $2.6B in Utah Roads, Bridges Over the Next 5 Years

President Biden’s infrastructure law will invest $2.6 billion in roads and bridges, $665 million for public transportation, $36 million for

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wind
Energy New This Week Newsletter 

Gov. Charlie Baker Announces $180 Million Investment In Offshore Wind Infrastructure

$75 million will go towards converting Crowley Maritime in Salem into a wind terminal where components for wind turbines will

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guidebook
New This Week Newsletter 

Biden-⁠Harris Administration Releases Inflation Reduction Act Guidebook for Clean Energy and Climate Programs

The Inflation Reduction Act Guidebook follows the successful model of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook and creates a roadmap for

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raise
New This Week Newsletter 

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1.5 Billion Available through the 2023 RAISE Grant Program

Popular RAISE Discretionary Grant Program helps communities build transportation projects that have significant local or regional impact and improve safety

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broadband
New This Week Newsletter 

Minnesota’s Largest Single Investment in Broadband Infrastructure in State History Announced

$100 million investment will expand access to over 33,000 homes in the state. In total, 61 broadband expansion projects around

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rural
Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Building Community: Bipartisan Rural Infrastructure Package Proposed

The 2023 proposal would help bolster rural entrepreneurial opportunities, expand rural workforce housing capacity, and support critical agriculture, natural resources,

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Federal Building Performance Standard
Energy New This Week Newsletter 

FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces First-Ever Federal Building Performance Standard, Catalyzes American Innovation to Lower Energy Costs, Save Taxpayer Dollars, and Cut Emission

The Biden-Harris Administration announced the first-ever Federal Building Performance Standard, setting an ambitious goal to cut energy use and electrify equipment

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intercity passenger rail
New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Biden-Harris Administration, USDOT Make Available One of the Largest Investments in 50 Years to Expand Intercity Passenger Rail Across America

Eligible entities can apply to expand and establish new intercity passenger and high-speed rail services. In addition, projects that improve

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affordable
New This Week Newsletter 

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Utah to Receive Nearly $1 Billion in American Rescue Plan Funds to Increase Access to Affordable, High-Speed Internet

The states will use their funding through the Capital Projects Fund to connect more than 180,000 homes and businesses to

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public health
New This Week Newsletter 

CDC Awards More Than $3 Billion to Improve U.S. Public Health Workforce and Infrastructure

Stronger infrastructure allows public health to ensure food and water is safe, detect and track diseases, stop outbreaks, provide child

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justice department
New This Week Newsletter 

Justice Department Intervenes for Struggling Water System

The Justice Department made a rare intervention and filed a proposal to appoint a third-party manager for the Jackson water

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infrastructure resilience
New This Week Newsletter 

CISA Updates the Infrastructure Resilience Planning Framework

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released an updated Infrastructure Resilience Planning Framework (IRPF) to better help state, local, tribal, and

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zero-emission
New This Week Newsletter 

U.S. Pledges to Switch to Zero-Emissions Heavy Trucks

At COP27, the United States signed onto the Global Memorandum of Understanding on Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, pledging to

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murray
New This Week Newsletter 

Senator Murray Announces Over $8 Million in Funding for Rural Broadband Access in Washington state

U.S. Senator Patty Murray, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $8.6 million in funding to expand reliable,

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critical infrastructure
New This Week Newsletter 

CISA Applauds The Beginning Of Infrastructure Security Month Declaring Infrastructure Security Is National Security

Critical infrastructure includes all the critical functions that keep the country and economy running, and the threats to it span

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jobs
New This Week Newsletter 

President Biden Celebrates New Commitments toward Equitable Workforce Development for Infrastructure Jobs

In response to jobs created through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Culmination of Talent Pipeline Challenge aimed to ensure that

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Rural Partners Network
New This Week Newsletter 

Biden-Harris Administration Expands Rural Partners Network to Four More States and Puerto Rico

The Rural Partners Network is a government program that works with leaders in rural communities to provide access to resource

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high-speed internet
New This Week Newsletter 

Biden-Harris Administration Provides $759 Million to Bring High-Speed Internet Access to Communities Across Rural America

The investments, including funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will allow residents in rural communities to access high-speed internet

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Cybersecurity Performance Goals
New This Week Newsletter 

New Cybersecurity Performance Goals for Critical Infrastructure

The Department of Homeland Security released the Cybersecurity Performance Goals developed by DHS, through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

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sanitary
New This Week Newsletter 

USACE Announces Completion of The City of Crown Point Sanitary and Sewer Infrastructure Improvement Project

The project provides improvements to the storm and sanitary infrastructure in the area of Combined Sewer (CSO) 005 in Crown

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upgrade
New This Week Newsletter 

$20 Million RAISE Grant for Illinois Transportation Center Upgrade

The new multimodal facility will offer a significant upgrade for public transit riders in the south suburbs and will benefit

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challenge
New This Week Newsletter 

FHWA Steps Up Efforts to Tackle Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Highway Construction with $7.1 Million for ‘Climate Challenge’ Participants

Challenge will advance the use of sustainable pavements and quantify environmental impacts Read More

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accelerate
New This Week Newsletter 

Biden-Harris Administration to Accelerate Infrastructure Improvements

New plan details commitment from agencies to accelerate the pace of design, construction and permitting. According to Roads & Bridges,

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fund
In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water Water Infrastructure 

Taking Advantage of a Flood of New Infrastructure Funding

Flooding doesn’t affect communities equally, so mitigation funds must be spread equitably By Erin Aleman In the United States, 99

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high speed internet
New This Week Newsletter 

$100M Federal Grant to Bring High Speed Internet to Alaska

The federal government is funding efforts to bring high speed fiber internet to Alaskan villages to close the digital divide

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billion
New This Week Newsletter 

DOE Announces $2 Billion for Carbon Dioxide Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (CIFIA) Program

The U.S. Department of Energy is providing $2 billion in loans for the CIFIA program to support the buildout of

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administration
New This Week Newsletter 

Biden-⁠Harris Administration Delivers on Strengthening America’s Cybersecurity

The administration has brought a relentless focus to improving the United States’ cyber defenses, building a comprehensive approach to “lock

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plan
New This Week Newsletter 

U.S. CISA Reaches a New Maturity Level With Its Comprehensive Strategic Plan

The new plan aims to make the cybersecurity agency more efficient and to create a “whole of nation” approach to

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infrastructure
City Official's Message In This Issue New This Week Newsletter 

Leading the Way for a Future of Infrastructure Equity

IIJA presents numerous opportunities for higher levels of infrastructure investments in underserved communities By T.C. Broadnax Environmental and infrastructural racism

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aging infrastructure
Feature In This Issue Water Water Infrastructure 

Aging Infrastructure is a Risk to Drinking Water Supply

 Jackson’s water crisis reveals much deeper issues caused by lack of funding and disinvestment in critical aging infrastructure. By Yvonne

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New This Week Newsletter 

New Mexico Governor Establishes Cybersecurity Planning Committee

The committee will work to develop cyber infrastructure to help the state address risks and threats for both state and

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New This Week Newsletter 

Department of Commerce Invests $1.1 million to Improve Calvin Park

The Economic Development Administration is awarding a $1.1 million grant to Watertown for construction, water and roadway infrastructure improvements in

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New This Week Newsletter 

Oklahoma Lawmakers to Allocate $1.87 for Infrastructure Improvement

The projects to be funded include broadband upgrades across the state and programs for water infrastructure, workforce development and training,

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Caltrain Unveils New Electric Trains

The new high-performance trains are quieter than their diesel equivalents and also accelerate and brake more quickly; they will go

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New This Week Newsletter 

Kenosha Fiberoptic Infrastructure Project to Bring Faster Internet to Residents

The City of Kenosha started a 3-year, $100 million project to provide households with fiber connection through an open access

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New This Week Newsletter 

Army Corps Proposes $52 Billion Plan to New York City from Storm Surges and Coastal Flooding

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a plan for a 14-year construction project that would build 12 storm surge

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New This Week Newsletter 

Romney Welcomes $5.5 Million Investment from Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to Advance Wildfire Resilience in Utah

These efforts will promote climate resiliency across landscapes and communities and help protect homes and businesses and public drinking water.

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New This Week Newsletter 

U.S. to Award $1B to State, Local, and Territorial Governments to Improve Cyber Resilience

According to the CISA, the funds can be used for developing and implementing a fitting cybersecurity plan, purchasing equipment and

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New This Week Newsletter 

Over 90% of City of Benton Harbor Lead Service Lines Replaced

The City of Benton Harbor announced that its campaign to accelerate the replacement of aging lead water service lines is

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New This Week Newsletter 

Ricketts Highlights State’s Plan to Expand High-Speed Internet Across Nebraska

Nebraska will receive at least $100 million in BEAD funds, with more money expected due to the increased costs of

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New This Week Newsletter 

Federal Grant Awarded to Reconstruct Last Remaining Two-Lane Segment of Highway 212

Highway 212 is an integral corridor in southwestern Minnesota connecting a 22,000-square-mile region otherwise not served by an interstate or

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New This Week Newsletter 

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Approval of First 35 State Plans to Build Out EV Charging Infrastructure Across 53,000 Miles of Highways

President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $5B in NEVI Formula Funding to help States Install EV chargers along interstate highways

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New This Week Newsletter 

U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Announces $20 Million Federal Grant to Port Of Los Angeles

The port said the infrastructure investment, along with funds from the Jobs Act, will support rail-roadway separation to improve truck

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New This Week Newsletter 

NH Delegation Announces $66 Million to Bring High-Speed Internet to NH Communities

The Capital Projects Fund will provide $66 million to help bring access to reliable, high-speed internet]t access to New Hampshire

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New This Week Newsletter 

What the Federal Infrastructure Bill Means for Water Systems Nationwide

The IIJA provides more than $55 billion over five years to rebuild drinking and wastewater treatment plants. Read More  

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New This Week Newsletter 

Federal Initiative to Provide Free or Reduced-Cost High-Speed Internet to Qualifying Families

The Affordable Connectivity Program provides subsidies to eligible households for both high-speed internet service and the one-time purchase of a

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New This Week Newsletter 

Louisiana’s Neglected Infrastructure Gets Big Boost in Government Spending

Following the passage of IIJA, the state is set to see an influx of federal cash likely to help buoy

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New This Week Newsletter 

BIL Funds to Help Communities Reduce Vulnerability to Drought

$309.8 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support projects that will advance drought resilience. Read More

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Energy New This Week Newsletter 

Several States to Follow California’s Lead and Ban Gas-Powered Car Sales by 2035

In an effort to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, some states plan to offer rebates for residents who purchase electric

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New This Week Newsletter 

$2.7 Million Grant to Provide Broadband Access in Rural California

Reliable and affordable high-speed internet availability is a critical missing component of infrastructure. Read More

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Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week Newsletter 

The AI Interview: Scott D. Grayson, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, American Public Works Association

The APWA CEO discusses upcoming projects, IIJA funding, the significance of recognizing public works professionals as first responders and the

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New This Week Newsletter 

Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to Fund Two El Paso Projects

A grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will provide funding for improvements to the

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New This Week Newsletter 

Odessa to Allow Broadband Infrastructure Installation Throughout City

The Odessa City Council approved a motion to allow broadband infrastructure installation along city roads, a venture worth more than

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Energy New This Week Newsletter 

Over 25% of U.S. Electricity Came from Renewables in First Half of 2022

In a report shared by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), it was shown that 25.23% of the energy generated

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In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water 

An Abundance of Funding is Flowing for Water Infrastructure Projects

The federal emphasis on water safety has permeated state and local governments By Mary Scott Nabers As public officials throughout

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Feature In This Issue New This Week Newsletter 

A Project for the People

City protects people and properties from harmful stormwater runoff By Hanna Heiss Over 10 years ago the City of Fort

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New This Week Newsletter 

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $3.8 Million for Hazard Mitigation Projects in Northwest Florida

The funds will be used to construct, rehabilitate and expand critical infrastructure to support recovery efforts through the Florida Department

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New This Week Newsletter 

$2 Billion Available for Roads, Bridges and Bike Lane Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced $2 billion for the construction of new bridges, roads, bike lanes, railways and ports.

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New This Week Newsletter 

$1 Trillion for Infrastructure Improvements from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

The White House will be granting $1 trillion to refurbish roads, bridges and airports and reduce emissions. According to Reuters,

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In This Issue Industry Observations New This Week Newsletter 

Local Governments are the Driving Force to Get Us to Net Zero

Scalable ways to make cities more energy efficient By Yvonne Nguyen Toward the end of 2021, President Biden signed an

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Energy New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Phoenix Public Transit Secures $16.3 Million Green Bus and Infrastructure Grant

The Federal Transit Administration has awarded the City of Phoenix Public Transit Department a $16.3 million grant for greener (low

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In This Issue Technology Water 

A Call for ACTION

Configuring GIS for Environmental Asset Management and Public Engagement By Shawnetta Grandberry The Clean Water Act requires municipalities across the

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

Taking Part in the Fight Against Climate Change

The Smart City Infrastructure Program for Milpitas By Rich Tran Every day we see environmental issues that have taken on

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Historic Howellville Road Bridge Receives Upgrade

The new steel truss bridge provides a wider bridge deck and more space, enhancing safety for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Senate Passes Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act provides $3 billion to establish grant programs to reduce emission at ports through electrification. According to

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In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Better Roads for Better Budgets

Critical concepts to improve roads while stretching budgets further By Lindsay Matush  Often, a community’s most valuable asset is its

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Taking an Innovative Approach

Carroll County navigates various challenges through dedication and efficiency By Hanna Heiss Addressing the needs of its citizens, providing a

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In This Issue Water 

IIJA Flows with Goodness for Wastewater Public Works Professionals

What’s available and how to secure IIJA funding to benefit communities  By Stan Brown The arrival of the Infrastructure Investment

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Indiana Recognized as a Top State for Infrastructure

Indiana has ranked in the top five states for six consecutive years, ranking first in 2016, 2019 and 2022, due

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New This Week Newsletter 

Biden Administration Announces $154.2 Billion in Support of Small Businesses

Small businesses play a key role in the economy and in delivering the infrastructure investment underway from the Bipartisan Infrastructure

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Energy New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

New Initiative to Transition to Zero Emission Trucks

The Multi-State Medium and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) initiative aims to accelerate transition to zero emission truck fleets with participation

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Energy New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Montgomery County Public Schools Adding Electric School Buses to Fleet

Through funding from grants, Montgomery County Public Schools are able to add 4 electric school buses to their lineup and

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Energy New This Week Newsletter 

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Program to Expand Implementation of Building Energy Codes

The Department of Energy to provide $225 million for states and local governments to implement building energy codes and reduce

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Cities Planning to Collaborate and Maximize Funding from IIJA

According to a survey from the National League of Cities, cities, towns and villages are looking to partner with neighboring

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New This Week Newsletter Water 

Maine Receives Funding to Improve Infrastructure

Maine has received more that $2 million to harden infrastructure and improve resilience against the effect of climate change; funds

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Energy New This Week Newsletter 

Legence Acquires Black Bear Energy, Strengthening Capabilities for Rapid Decarbonization in Buildings

The addition of Black Bear Energy extends Legence’s leading position in renewable energy deployment across the built environment SAN JOSE,

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New This Week Newsletter Water 

Curse or Blessing?

Key water trends around water infrastructure By Chris Frahm Reflecting on the subject at hand, the well-known idiom considered a

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

$125M in Incentives for Off-Road Zero-Emission Equipment Available through California’s CORE Project

Vouchers for Tractors, Forklifts, Construction Equipment and More Help Reduce Emissions and Improve Air Quality PASADENA, CA – The California

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New This Week Newsletter Technology 

$15 Billion Earmarked for Cybersecurity in 2023 Fiscal Plan

$15.6 billion allocated for cybersecurity efforts in the 2023 fiscal budget, specifically the Department of Defense and the Cybersecurity and

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Energy New This Week Newsletter 

EPA to Host Feedback Sessions Regarding Environmental Justice Action Plan

The U.S. EPA will be holding public information sessions to gather feedback specifically on the development of new waste and

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New This Week Newsletter 

Influx of State Funding for Fire Defense

With new funding for federal firefighters from new initiatives through the bipartisan infrastructure law, there is now more state funding

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Energy New This Week Newsletter 

DOE Now Accepting Applications for Federal Funding to Bolster Grid Resilience

More than $2 billion of federal funding is available for states and tribes looking to generate and distribute electricity in

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

US DOT Grants $300 Million for Low-emission Ferries

The funds will be used to ensure basic essential ferry service is provided to rural areas and competitive funding for

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New This Week Newsletter Technology 

Senator Manchin Announces Additional Funds to Expand Broadband Access for West Virginia Students

Senator Joe Manchin announced nearly $900,000 from the American Rescue Plan will be allocated to improve broadband access for West

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

DOT Provides Over $573 Million in Grants for Railway Projects

The US Department of Transportation is providing grants for projects that address railroad crossing safety. According to Railway Technology, funding

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Energy New This Week Newsletter 

DOE Issues RFI for Improvements at Hydroelectric Facilities

U.S. Department of Energy to determine how to best utilize $630 million of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to improve hydroelectric

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New This Week Newsletter Technology 

Virgina Receives Funds for Broadband Access

The U.S. Department of the Treasury, under the American Rescue Plan’s Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund, provided Virginia $219.8 million to

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New This Week Newsletter 

Arizona Governor Approves $18 Billion Budget for Infrastructure Spending

Governor Doug Ducey approved a state budget of $18 billion to improve education and infrastructure, with plans to widen Interstate 10

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New This Week Newsletter 

USDA Invests in Rural Michigan Infrastructure

USDA Rural Development announced $73.9 million in loans and grants to improve rural infrastructure in Michigan by providing clean water,

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New This Week Newsletter Technology 

CISA Issues Tips to Encourage Heightened Cybersecurity

CISA published ways to improve cybersecurity to mitigate risks following increased instances of tragedies and attacks. Read More

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

$240 Million Infrastructure Projects Underway in Florida

Improvements to pipe systems, road repairs and stormwater systems are made possible through funding from the State Revolving Fund, Project

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New This Week Newsletter Technology 

Connecticut Invests $5 Million for Broadband Access

The new project, funded by the American Rescue Plan, will provide high-speed internet to the entire city. Read More

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