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Presidential council recommends foundational shift to federal disaster response

May 8, 2026

A presidential council finalized a report that could significantly reshape FEMA and shift more disaster responsibilities to states.

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FEMA directs $250M to flood mitigation efforts nationwide

May 8, 2026

FEMA is providing more than $250 million to fund flood mitigation and resilience projects across 20 states.

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Amtrak to overhaul infrastructure asset management to address $47B backlog

May 8, 2026

Amtrak faces a $47 billion infrastructure repair backlog as auditors cite governance and data issues slowing efforts.

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McAllen International Airport plans $180M in major terminal, runway upgrades

May 8, 2026

McAllen International Airport unveiled a $180 million expansion plan to add gates, modernize facilities and expand runways.

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Western utilities join CAISO in innovative new energy marketplace

May 8, 2026

CAISO launched the Extended Day-Ahead Market, creating a new regional electricity market across the Western U.S.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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Presidential council recommends foundational shift to federal disaster response

FEMA directs $250M to flood mitigation efforts nationwide

Amtrak to overhaul infrastructure asset management to address $47B backlog

McAllen International Airport plans $180M in major terminal, runway upgrades

Western utilities join CAISO in innovative new energy marketplace

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Michael Hart: Empowering communities we serve

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