Construction of the facility, under a Project Labor Agreement, is expected to be completed in 2027. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the groundbreaking for its…
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HUD Selects Four Organizations as Innovative Housing Presenters
The entities will highlight cutting-edge technology at the showcase in June. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the four organizations that will co-present the department’s…
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Interior Department Invest in Powering Tribal Homes
The $71 million allocation is the second phase of the “Tribal Electrification Program.” The Department of the Interior announced a $71 million funding allocation under the president’s Investing…
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State Attorneys General File Suit to Challenge Truck Emissions
24 states sue the EPA and the state of California for unconstitutional regulations. State attorneys general from 24 states filed two lawsuits this week that challenge new emission…
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Energy Department Announces Grid Expansion Initiative
The president’s administration issued authorization and permitting reforms, committing $331 million for Western power capacity. The Department of Energy announced a final rule that establishes the Coordinated Interagency…
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Interior Department Announces Investment in Water Resilience Projects
Secretary Haaland says the projects will enhance “health and conservation throughout Southwest desert ecosystems.“ At the National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced…
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Energy Department Announces Efficiency Standards for GSL Light Bulbs
Updated regulation for most common lightbulb type to go into effect July 2028. This month, the Department of Energy (DOE) finalized its energy efficiency requirements for general service…
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DOT Invests $830 Million to Improve Infrastructure Climate Resiliency
The transportation secretary says the funding will strengthen transportation systems’ resistance to flooding and heat waves. The Department of Transportation recently distributed $830 million to support the climate…
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Secretary Yellen Optimistic Heading into World Bank Meetings
She says, “America’s economic strength will continue to underpin global growth.“ Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen began the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings with financial…
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SEC Pauses Climate Disclosure Investment Rule
The rule is currently the subject of lawsuits brought by state attorneys general. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it will pause the implementation of its…
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