U.S. water systems need almost $1 trillion in upgrades
The American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2025 Report Card gave the nation’s infrastructure an overall grade of C, a slight
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EPA and Army Corps announce WOTUS definition
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the Army for Civil Works announced a proposal to clarify the “waters of
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Governor Lamont announces State Grants to improve Infrastructure
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto announced nearly $12 million in state grants to support 17 local
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DOT makes commitment to reduce roadway injuries and fatalities
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announces a new initiative to train 1 million first responders to improve road safety.
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DOE Announces Organizational Realignment to Strengthen Efficiency
The U.S. Department of Energy is reorganizing its structure to more directly support President Trump’s agenda of “American energy dominance.”
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New leadership at the NLC
The National League of Cities (NLC) introduces their newly elected president and board members. The new appointments were introduced at
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Federal shutdown is over, but January deadline looms
The National League of Cities (NLC) maintained strong advocacy throughout the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history, pushing Congress to
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Why Colorado River negotiations are so difficult
Negotiations over a new Colorado River management plan have stalled, leaving states unable to meet a federal deadline and raising
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Exploring solutions to mitigate flooding in urban estuaries
Estuaries are vital ecological and economic hubs, but they are increasingly vulnerable to flooding from rising sea levels, stronger storms
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Los Angeles to double its wastewater recycling capacity
In Los Angeles, the Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant is slated for an upgrade to double its wastewater recycling
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Experts push for smarter water management in Great Lakes
The Great Lakes Water Conference highlighted the growing urgency of securing clean, reliable water for the region’s communities, ecosystems and
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Georgia includes forever chemicals in state drinking water
Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division has proposed updating its drinking water rules to regulate two specific PFAS chemicals—PFOA and PFOS—aligning with
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Louisiana’s infrastructure graded at ‘C-’
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2025 Report Card for Louisiana’s infrastructure. This grading system looks at
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How to Refuel the Highway Trust Fund
For nearly two decades, the Highway Trust Fund has spent more on highways than it collects from fuel taxes, mainly
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Biden Infrastructure Bill Spurred Increase in Highway Spending
The Urban Institute’s review of four years of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) spending shows that while the federal
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Meta expands AI Infrastructure with $600B data center investment
Meta is significantly expanding its U.S. infrastructure with plans to invest over $600 billion in data centers nationwide, one of
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Infrastructure construction projects are ‘becoming smarter’
Ferrovial, a global civil engineering firm headquartered in Amsterdam, has significantly expanded its U.S. presence with major infrastructure projects like
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TxDOT projects boast major progress
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is balancing major infrastructure projects across the state. This month, they all saw remarkable
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Maryland Board of Public Works approves $3.1 million for expansion and improvement
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $3.1 million in grants from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
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Economic Impacts of the Federal Government Shutdown
The ongoing federal government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, is having widespread economic and social consequences far beyond
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Rural communities struggle for grant funding to address aging infrastructure
Rural communities across the U.S are inheriting aging infrastructure not efficient enough to address their residents’ needs. The grants traditionally
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$193 million project to upgrade Pittsburgh’s drinking water system
Local officials, labor representatives and community leaders recently gathered along the Allegheny River to celebrate the start of construction on
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How the government shutdown affects transportation programs
The current federal government shutdown is the longest in U.S. history, the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) weighs
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Proactive actions to maintain safety in the National Air Space
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced new safety measures to address strain on the
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Building flexible, affordable, and clean energy despite federal headwinds
In 2025, the U.S. clean energy industry faces a volatile policy landscape marked by the rollback of major federal programs
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