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Mary Scott Nabers before a contract for her weekly column.

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Federal procurement rules are changing, and it’ll be wise to monitor how they evolve

May 7, 2026

Federal actions are driving change in contracting and procurement processes, with changes coming for agencies and contractors.

Flood mitigation strategies at work in a flooded street before a house and trees.

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FEMA revises $1.1B flood mitigation grant programs, opens for applications

May 7, 2026

FEMA opened $1.1 billion in grant funding to help communities reduce repetitive flood damage and strengthen mitigation efforts.

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MBTA debuts $9.6B roadmap to harden transit system

May 7, 2026

The MBTA released its resilience roadmap, outlining efforts to protect transit infrastructure from flooding and weather.

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Record $27M federal grant advances Missouri port project

May 7, 2026

A Missouri port authority received a $27.3 million grant to develop a fertilizer-handling terminal along the Mississippi River.

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San Marcos invests in new wastewater plant under $143M infrastructure plan

May 7, 2026

San Marcos will invest $104.4 million in water and wastewater projects, including a new treatment plant to support growth.

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The exterior and rail tracks outside of Union Station in Denver.

News·Opportunities·Rail

New agreement spurs $330M plan to connect Denver, Fort Collins

May 6, 2026

Colorado agencies approved a rail agreement to connect Denver and Fort Collins, advancing a $330 million project into design.

Construction·News·Opportunities

Tacoma unlocks $155M in parks, public works projects with voter approval

May 5, 2026

Tacoma voters approved a $155 million parks bond to fund trails, facilities and environmental upgrades citywide.

Construction·Opportunities·Roads/Bridges

FDOT plans $207M replacement project for deteriorating Wilson Pigott Bridge

May 4, 2026

FDOT plans a $207.2 million project to replace the Wilson Pigott Bridge and expand SR 31, improving safety and capacity.

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Mary Scott Nabers before a calculator and money for her weekly column.

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Government at a Crossroads: Funding, uncertainty reshape America’s infrastructure outlook

May 5, 2026

All forms of government face rising fiscal pressure as infrastructure needs grow and uncertainty reshapes public investment.

Insights·News·Telecommunications

New Rural Broadband Institute to guide communities through BEAD, deployment and digital opportunity

May 5, 2026

New funding is driving rural broadband expansion, but communities still need support for planning and deployment.

Mary Scott Nabers before an emergency room for her weekly column.

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States ramp up healthcare modernization with major investments in labs, hospitals and behavioral health

May 4, 2026

Healthcare infrastructure projects are accelerating nationwide, with states investing in facilities to meet rising demand.

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Federal procurement rules are changing, and it’ll be wise to monitor how they evolve

FEMA revises $1.1B flood mitigation grant programs, opens for applications

MBTA debuts $9.6B roadmap to harden transit system

Record $27M federal grant advances Missouri port project

San Marcos invests in new wastewater plant under $143M infrastructure plan

Opportunities for Pursuit

New agreement spurs $330M plan to connect Denver, Fort Collins

Tacoma unlocks $155M in parks, public works projects with voter approval

FDOT plans $207M replacement project for deteriorating Wilson Pigott Bridge

Insights

Government at a Crossroads: Funding, uncertainty reshape America’s infrastructure outlook

New Rural Broadband Institute to guide communities through BEAD, deployment and digital opportunity

States ramp up healthcare modernization with major investments in labs, hospitals and behavioral health

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Michael Hart: Empowering communities we serve

White House invokes DPA to boost domestic energy production

Alaska ports secure $115M federal investment in infrastructure

Texas announces nearly $160M combined investment in rural healthcare

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