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NLBMDA Responds to Ambassador Tai’s Senate Testimony on Softwood Lumber Negotiations

[Washington, DC] – Yesterday, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai testified at a hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations’

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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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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Advances to Freight Transportation Industry through IIJA

Not only will the IIJA be improving the freight transportation industry by providing municipalities with funds to repair roads and

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Florida Governor Allocates $1.5 Million for Community Planning Projects

Gov. Ron DeSantis allocated $1.5 million through the Community Planning Technical Assistance (CPTA) and the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) grant

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Finding Skilled Workers is the Biggest Challenge

With the passing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, governments now had new or improved infrastructure projects to plan,

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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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New This Week Newsletter 

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 Transportation 

US Appoints New Members to the MTSNAC

The Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC) will help the U.S. government navigate short sea transportation in an effort

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Environment New This Week Newsletter 

USGS Invests $4.3 Million to Preserve Vital Geological and Geophysical Data

Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has granted $4.3 million dollars to state surveys in an

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Applications Open for Funding from Bridge Investment Program

Applications for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s new competitive Bridge Investment Program are now open. The program will provide funding to

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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 

Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity

As a part of the historic new agreement, the partnership will be focusing on preserving economic security through creating resilient

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New This Week Newsletter Technology 

Expansion Plan to Provide Federal Funding for Nationwide Broadband Access

West Virginia, along with three other states are the first to receive federal funding through the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund

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EDA Invests $8.4 Million to Boost Economic Recover in North Carolina

The US Department of Commerce to invest $8.4 million in American Rescue Plan funds to help mitigate economic effects of

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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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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

White House Introduces Building Code Initiative

The Biden Administration plans to use funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the Department of Energy in improving

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New This Week Newsletter Technology 

Congress Taking Action to Close the Digital Divide

Over $100 billion has been allocated to connect American households through nationwide broadband access. According to Mckinsey and Company, this

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New This Week Newsletter Water Water Solutions 

Biden Administration Positions U.S. as a Leader Against Water Scarcity

The federal government’s new Action Plan on Global Water Security aims to increase universal access to clean drinking water, as well

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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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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Department of the Interior to Address Orphaned Wells

Through funds from the IIJA, the Department of the Interior will be investing $33 million to repair and reclaim orphaned

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New This Week Newsletter Technology 

CISA Adds to Catalog of Exploited Bugs

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released over 40 new additions to its list of exploited bugs.   According

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New This Week Newsletter Technology 

NTIA Releases “Internet for All” Notice

The  National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment

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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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New This Week Newsletter Technology 

US Agencies Launching Initiatives to Tighten Cybersecurity

According to The Record, The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency plans to convene a Joint Ransomware Task Force, while the Department

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New This Week Newsletter 

Justice40 Week of Action to Highlight Environmental Justice in Underserved Communities

Justice40 Week of Action kicks off with announcements from the Biden administration regarding infrastructure funding and additional steps to maximize 

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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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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

White House Creating Resource to Help Small Cities Access IIJA Funds

Biden administration to release guide for smaller cities and counties to navigate grants and apply for funding from the Infrastructure

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Infrastructure Agenda Impeded by Inflation and Shortages

Despite receiving federal funding through the IIJA, local governments are challenged with high inflation rates, labor shortages and supply chain

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

High Diesel Prices Jeopardizing American Infrastructure

High diesel prices can disrupt the supply chain in America. While the average person does not rely on diesel, it

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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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Feature In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water 

New Project Provides City with Contingency Plan

Water: an eternal vital resource, and an unavoidable necessity in times of emergency By Hanna Heiss On the verge of

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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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Environment In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water 

The Signing Of The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was Historic

Our work is just getting started By Radhika Fox The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law recognizes how essential water is to public

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In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water Water Solutions 

Preparing for Drought

Phoenix’s Drought Pipeline Project By Troy Hayes The current megadrought in the southwest has forced cities to take extraordinary steps

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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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Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week 

The AI Interview: Dennis Truax, President, American Society of Civil Engineers

ASCE President shares his thoughts on the future of infrastructure American Infrastructure: For readers who don’t already know, what is

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In This Issue New This Week 

Editor’s Note May/June 2022

Dear Readers in print and online, Welcome to the May/June issue of American Infrastructure! It’s hard to believe that we

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Environment New This Week Newsletter 

American-made Metals Infrastructure Requirement Will Test Steelmakers’ Environmental Compliance Capabilities

According to the Indiana Environmental Reporter, the guidance could lead to an increase of steel and iron production at mills,

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New This Week Newsletter 

U.S. Department of Labor Initiatives Promote ‘Safety’ of Industry Workers’ Wages During National Construction Safety Week

Fueled by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, construction activity heightens need for compliance WASHINGTON – Hard-working people in the construction industry in the

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Industry Observations New This Week Newsletter 

Joint Cybersecurity Advisory in Effect

Don’t forget to put your Shields Up By Hanna Heiss Earlier this year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) issued

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New This Week Newsletter 

Publisher’s Note: May 2022

Hello Readers in print and online, The war in Ukraine rages on abated, our TV news shows providing awful glimpses

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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 

Economic Development Bill Passes West Virginia House

SB 2001 creates two revolving loan funds for economic development projects and transportation infrastructure projects. Read More

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Transit Agencies Recognized for Combating Climate Change

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recognized 10 transit agencies for helping combat climate change through

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Environment New This Week Newsletter 

Biden Restores NEPA to Assess Environmental Impact of Infrastructure

Under restored NEPA law, governments must consider the direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts of all infrastructure projects, fully evaluate climate

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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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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Integrating Zero Emission Trucks for Commercial Use

According to Monitor Daily, it doesn’t matter if the business model is manufacturing, distribution, service, rental, moving people, moving goods or

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New This Week Newsletter Water 

Vergennes Water & Waste Disposal Project Funded by USDA

USDA invests $17.5 million in the Vergennes water and waste disposal project. According to Vermont Biz, improvements will include an

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New This Week Newsletter 

NYC DOT Hosting Largest-Ever Earth Day Celebration This Saturday

New York City will celebrate Earth Day on April 23 by reserving 80 streets for pedestrians and bicyclists. Citi Bike

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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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Energy New This Week Newsletter 

Wind Power Surpasses Coal and Nuclear Energy for the First Time

While wind power has occasionally generated more electricity than coal and nuclear, this is the first time that it has

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New This Week Newsletter Technology 

US Energy Sector Targeted by Complex Malware

According to TechRepublic, a new joint advisory from several US government agencies has just been released. The Department of Energy

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New This Week Newsletter Technology 

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Will Eliminate Digital Divide

The $43 billion in federal broadband infrastructure funding will be used to ensure that everyone in America will have access

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Biden Administration to Require US-made Steel and Iron for Infrastructure

The Biden administration is now requiring all projects funded by the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package source materials from domestic

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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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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Technology 

Infrastructure Bill Will Help Accomplish Universal Broadband Goal

The Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act will provide the funds needed to develop broadband infrastructure, provide internet access to every

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

$32.8B Budget for Major Infrastructure Projects in New York

The new budget is the state’s largest investment in infrastructure, with a focus on state and local roads and bridges.

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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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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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