Water system demand drives $1.2B statewide investment in Texas infrastructure
TWDB approved nearly $1.2 billion for water and wastewater projects, with pipelines, plants and expansions.
Suggestions
White House report calls for changes to federal R&D funding
A White House science report and outline proposed changes to federal R&D funding, priorities and national research missions.
FEMA opens $600M funding opportunity to mitigate future floods
FEMA is making $600 million available for projects that reduce flood damage in communities affected by declared disasters.
Wisconsin fleet policy will expand alternative fuel vehicle use
New Wisconsin policy will require agencies to prioritize alternative fuel vehicles when replacing or adding fleet vehicles.
Michigan directs $30M to Lake Superior State CASET expansion
Michigan approved $30 million toward Lake Superior State University’s $40 million CASET renovation and expansion in Sault Ste. Marie.
Opportunities for Pursuit
NSF quantum project targets real-world industry applications
The NSF launched Project Triad to connect quantum sensing, networking and computing for practical applications.
New $75M Massachusetts fund will support infrastructure, clean energy statewide
Massachusetts launched the Build for Mass fund to finance municipal infrastructure, clean energy and climate resilience projects.
Brookhaven’s pedestrian bridge project advances with new funding agreement
DeKalb County, Brookhaven and Emory University reached a funding agreement for a bridge from Emory to a local greenway.
Budget decisions are shaping America’s future
State budgets are revealing a shift in public priorities, offering clues about taxpayer investment and future projects nationwide.
Billions flow into water treatment plant modernization projects
A new wave of public water projects is moving forward as cities plan upgrades to treatment capacity, reliability and quality.
Grid modernizations fuel new wave of energy storage projects
Utilities and agencies are advancing battery storage, transmission and grid modernization initiatives in a new wave of projects.
Recent
Central New York Forward targets roads near $100B chip project
New York launched an initiative to study road, interchange and safety improvements near a $100 billion Onondaga County campus.
California directs billions to bridges, roads and transit improvements
California approved nearly $2.5 billion for transportation projects, including bridge, road and interchange improvements.
EDA bets on regional hubs to strengthen U.S. technology leadership
EDA selected Tech Hubs for $169 million to advance quantum technology, nuclear energy, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing.
North Carolina commits $244M to water infrastructure projects statewide
North Carolina approved more than $244 million for water and wastewater projects, including PFAS treatment and recovery.
