21 states commit to updating grid technologies under federal initiative. This week, President Biden’s administration announced the Federal-State Modern Grid Deployment Initiative. The partnership will begin with 21…
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Interior Invests $520 Million in Drought Resiliency Projects
The projects seek to improve water treatment, storage, and hydropower. The Department of the Interior recently distributed $520 million to 57 drought resiliency projects throughout the Western United…
Read MoreArmy Corps of Engineers Refloats, Removes Cargo Vessel that Collided with Key Bridge
The wrecked Dali ship led to a local marine terminal nearly two months after the bridge collapse. The Army Corp of Engineers announced that it managed to move…
Read MoreCoast Guard Evaluates Other Bridges After Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Vice admiral testifies before House committee with NHWA administrator and NTSB chair in attendance. Coast Guard Deputy Commandant for Operations Vice Admiral Peter Gautier testified at a House…
Read MoreFERC Issues Final Rule for New Transmission Projects
The agency seeks to facilitate the construction of interregional lines for clean energy. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a ruling that reforms how new electric transmission…
Read MoreState 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…
Read MoreLabor Department Launches Youth Apprenticeship Week
The inaugural observance highlights opportunities for youth and young adults across the nation. The Department of Labor announced its inaugural Youth Apprenticeship Week, from May 5-11, featuring 320…
Read MoreFAA Allocates Funding for Airport Infrastructure Projects
The investment will support 45 projects in 22 states. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is allocating $76.1 million for 45 airport infrastructure projects across 22 states, funded under…
Read MoreDOT Offers Technical Assistance for Community Transportation Development
Provides two years of technical assistance to 52 disadvantaged communities. The Department of Transportation (DOT) distributed $23.6 million to provide two years of technical assistance to 112 underserved…
Read MoreTransportation Department Modernizes Programs to Boost Small Business Access
The final rule enhances participation and equity in transportation projects nationwide. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) issued a final rule to modernize the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)…
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