Cybersecurity is quickly changing the definition of water infrastructure
Cyberattacks targeting water utilities are driving investment in software, control systems and other infrastructure projects.
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USDOT launches task force to coordinate commercial space policy
USDOT's SPACE Task Force will coordinate commercial space policy involving launch infrastructure and airspace integration.
North Plains Connector advances plans to link U.S. power grids
The $6 billion North Plains Connector has completed environmental review, advancing plans for a 422-mile transmission link.
Federal maritime training network expands to 48 centers
MARAD designated 16 maritime workforce training Centers of Excellence, expanding the program to 48 centers operating 87 facilities.
San Francisco plans overhaul of $500M-plus homeless services portfolio
San Francisco plans to rebid more than $500 million in homeless services contracts and shift toward performance-based contracting.
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Denver RTD advances 65 transit infrastructure investments
Denver RTD is advancing 65 infrastructure investments in 2026, including station, rail, bridge and transit capacity improvements.
Arkansas awards $149.3M for 50 rural health projects
Arkansas awarded $149.3 million to 50 rural health projects supporting hospital infrastructure, telehealth and technology.
P3 interest builds as FAA explores new spaceports to accommodate commercial launch demand growth
FAA is seeking industry feedback on new spaceports, funding models and airspace corridors.
America’s highways may soon become infrastructure corridors
A new DOT initiative could use highway and railroad rights-of-way for transmission, broadband and utility infrastructure.
Upcoming DOT designs to protect motorists, wildlife and waterways are escalating
States are advancing wildlife crossings and fish-passage projects, creating opportunities in bridges, culverts, engineering and fencing.
The next big infrastructure boom has already started
Billions in new funding has been announced to fund grid infrastructure for America. Timelines for input are open now.
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Rebecca M. Olaguibel: Recruiting new businesses, building relationships that matter, ‘local government is very personal’
McAllen's Rebecca M. Olaguibel discusses public service, business development and initiatives supporting local economic growth.
Texas governor halts state funding for Flock cameras
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to stop funding Flock cameras amid scrutiny over privacy and data sharing.
Transportation Trust Fund refinancing could save New Jersey $120M
New Jersey will refinance $1.76 billion in Transportation Trust Fund debt, potentially saving $120 million in debt-service costs.
Three NSF research centers receive $90M in federal support
NSF will invest $90 million over five years in three Science and Technology Centers.
