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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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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Technology 

Panic Rises with Anticipated Russian Cyberattack On US Infrastructure

With the invasion of Ukraine, critical infrastructure owners need to prepare for possible Russian cyberattack on US infrastructure. According to

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

US Department of Transportation Approves $2.9BN for Infrastructure Projects

Through three discretionary grant programs, the US department of Transportation offers $2.9BN for infrastructure projects. According to the International Railway

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

2022’s States with the Best Taxpayer ROI Based on Infrastructure

WalletHub recently released a study of the best and worst states when it comes to return on taxpayer investment. The

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New This Week Newsletter Water 

EPA grants $52 million for drinking water, wastewater infrastructure improvements

SEATTLE — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it will help fund Washington’s $22 million plan for key drinking water

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Russian Hackers Probing U.S. Energy Companies’ Networks, FBI Warns

The FBI warned energy partners that Russian hackers have been scanning the networks of at least five major companies. They

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

DOT Secretary Says $2.9B in Grants Will Go to States and Cities

According to CNBC, Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said that the administration was, “ready to dole out $2.9 billion

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

President Biden Signs Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act

President Joe Biden signed the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (the “Act”), which creates a new

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation Water 

U.S. Coast Guard Releases Spending Plan for Infrastructure Bill Funding

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) released a spending plan for funding received from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

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Energy Environment New This Week Newsletter 

Johnson Controls Prepares Channel Partners for DOE 2023 Efficiency Regulations

MILWAUKEE – (March 15, 2022) – Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings is preparing distributors and contractors

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Environment In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water 

The Water Environment Federation Stormwater Institute

Stormwater Infrastructure in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act By Steve Dye The Water Environment Federation (WEF) Stormwater Institute (SWI)

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Meet the American Society of Civil Engineers

Reimagining the future  The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Meet APWA: The Voice of Public Works

By Scott Grayson What does a worker filling a pothole, a designer planning a new city facility, and a director

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In This Issue New This Week 

Editor’s Note: March/April 2022

Dear Readers in print and online, I am pleased to welcome you to our March/April issue of American Infrastructure. This

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Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week Newsletter 

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

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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New This Week Newsletter 

NLC CEO Reacts to President Biden’s State of the Union

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – National League of Cities (NLC) CEO and Executive Director Clarence E. Anthony issued the following statement in response to

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In This Issue Industry Observations New This Week 

Funding Provides Hope for the Nation

As spring approaches, infrastructure is about to receive major funding By Aurielle Weiss Since the passage of the Infrastructure Investment

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New This Week Newsletter 

US Trade Deficit in Goods Surges

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

The LNG Infrastructure Market Grows

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

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

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

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Biden and DOT Release Free Resource Helping Rural Communities

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”

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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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Pittsburgh Bridge Collapses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 New This Week Newsletter 

Belen Airport Receives Federal Funding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Feature In This Issue New This Week 

Project Profile: Washington Bridge North Project

Washington Bridge Project Addresses Several Structural Deficiencies By Camille Manaloto With infrastructure on the minds of millions, improving our citys’

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Governor's Message In This Issue New This Week 

Innovation is Key to Missouri’s Transportation Funding Success

New contributions will allocate millions for Missouri’s infrastructure. By Governor Michael L. Parson Infrastructure has been a top priority for

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Apollo Closes Second Dedicated Infrastructure Fund

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 New This Week 

Ohio’s State Capital Infrastructure Program

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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In This Issue New This Week 

Publisher’s Note: January 2022

Hello Readers in print and online, A very happy new year to you and your team. What sort of year

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Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week 

The AI Interview: Clarence E. Anthony, CEO and Executive Director, National League of Cities

NLC CEO discusses the importance of local government. American Infrastructure: For our readers who might not already know, talk about

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In This Issue New This Week 

Infrastructure Fit for the Future

Oregon is making historic once-in-a-lifetime infrastructure investments to create an equitable, resilient, and greener future. By Governor Kate Brown Since

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Infrastructure New This Week 

2022 Trends: Integrating Technology with Human-Driven Processes

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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Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week 

The AI Interview: Scott D. Grayson, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, APWA

APWA CEO addresses infrastructure needs in the U.S. American Infrastructure: Tell me about APWA and its philosophy.  Scott Grayson: APWA’s

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New This Week Newsletter 

House Passes 2022 National Defense Authorization Act

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

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

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Feature In This Issue New This Week 

Municipality of the Year: Indianapolis is A Leader in Infrastructure

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 New This Week 

Changing Times for the Construction Industry

Although the supply chain is unstable, funding has expanded. By Mary Scott Nabers  What a difference a short period of

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In This Issue New This Week 

Editor’s Note: November/December 2021

Dear Readers in print and online, Happy Holidays, and welcome to the November/December issue of American Infrastructure Magazine. This month

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

The Gateway Project: The First of its Kind

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

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

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

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

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 New This Week Newsletter 

Biden Signs Bridge Investment Act

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 New This Week Newsletter 

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

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 New This Week NEWS 

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

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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Energy Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Infrastructure Bill Leads to the Largest Climate Change Initiative US Has Seen

The areas that will benefit from the bill are renewable energy and infrastructure technology.  After months of debate, lawmakers have

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

A Breakdown of Biden’s $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill

Here’s what Biden’s infrastructure bill will do. According to CBS, a bipartisan bill to spend $1.2 trillion on rebuilding the

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

House Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill

After months of deliberation, lawmakers pass the $1 trillion infrastructure bill.  According to CNBC, the Senate approved the revamp of

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Celebrating APWA’s 2021 Public Works Projects of the Year Winners

2021 Public Works Projects of the Year. By Scott Grayson Each year, the American Public Works Association (APWA) presents the

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

An Update on the Infrastructure Bill

Lawmakers are pushing towards a vote that would hopefully get the deal done Friday. According to Reuters, U.S. Representative Rick

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Five Remarkable Aspects of the Federal Infrastructure Bill

Lawmakers prepare to set in motion the largest infrastructure investment our nation has seen in decades. By Sofia Berger The

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New This Week Newsletter 

House Plans to Subpoena oil Companies After Historic Hearing

Four major oil companies and two trade organizations will get subpoenaed per an investigation into climate misinformation. According to Energy

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New This Week 

Super Products Appoints New Vice President of Rentals

Chris Gittens joins leadership team at Super Products as new VP of Rentals. MUKWONAGO, Wis. – October 28, 2021 –

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Climate Change Package May Reach $500 Billion

Lawmakers iron out spending for infrastructure bill. According to Energy News Network, the climate section of Democrats’ social spending package

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Congress Close to Striking an Infrastructure Deal

Lawmakers put final touches on $2 trillion social spending for infrastructure bill. According to NBC, democrats moved Tuesday to put

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Legislation to Fight Climate Change is Disappearing

The Biden administration’s plan to cut emissions driving climate change is slowly evaporating. According to NPR, the United States has

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New This Week Newsletter Water Infrastructure 

The Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market Size Increases

Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market Size is estimated is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% during

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Biden Remains Hopeful Infrastructure Deal is Near

Two major pieces of legislation – an up-to-$2 trillion social spending and climate change package and a $1 trillion infrastructure

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Energy Environment New This Week NEWS Newsletter 

The Future of Warmth

Radiant Heating Powered by Alternative Energy Sources. By Monica Irgens From solar to wind, green energy is the fastest-growing energy

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Local Governments Strategize Spending the Pending Infrastructure Bill

Cities strategize how funding will impact their local governments. According to Divewire, as local governments work through the historic influx

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Energy Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Biden’s Clean Electricity Agenda

The White House navigates the global energy crisis. President Biden announced the continued use of natural gas sparking many to

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Expanding Broadband Access in the US May be at Risk

The infrastructure bill proposed $65 billion in federal funding for broadband investment.  As the infrastructure bill is still at an

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New This Week Newsletter 

Debt Limit Increase Approved Through December

On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted to increase the debt limit by $480 billion through December. According to an

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Energy New This Week Newsletter Technology Transportation 

Apple’s Manufacturer Seen Working on Electric Cars

Foxconn’s first electric car, Foxtron, was spotted being shipped for it’s unveiling.  Foxconn is best known for being the manufacturer

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Energy New This Week Newsletter Sustainable Solutions 

EPA Proposes Decreasing use and Production of Hydrofluorocarbons

Hydrofluorocarbons are highly potent greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners. Monday, the EPA announced to stop using climate

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Energy Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Climate Centric Infrastructure Bill Aims to Keep Some Coal

Funding for carbon capture projects would become available under the Clean Electricity Performance Plan. According to E&E News, some carbon

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

The US is Integrating New Technologies into Infrastructure

As negotiations continue on the infrastructure package, the U.S. is focused on sustainability.  According to Forbes, our buildings can be

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Report Shows 25% of US Infrastructure is at Risk of Flooding

First Street Foundation issued a report Monday claiming one-fourth U.S. infrastructure is at risk of flooding. According to USA Today,

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Feature New This Week NEWS Newsletter 

Submit Nominees for the 2021 Pubby Awards

American Infrastructure Magazine 2021 Pubby Awards Nominees Contribute to Peninsula Publishing’s Annual Pubby Awards, where we seek to recognize exceptional

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Biden Says US is ‘Falling Behind’ Without Infrastructure Deal

Biden urges Michigan to get behind his “Build Back Better” legislation. This week, President Biden was in Michigan discussing the

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

US Could be one of the World’s Most Indebted Countries in a Decade

Biden Could add up to $9 trillion to The Total Debt by 2031. According to Fortune, the U.S. will most

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Energy Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Technology 

The US is Paying More for Slower Internet

Americans are paying more money for slower internet than Europe, Canada and Asia. According to a study from the Pew

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