Amy Denney, Author at Government Market News

New York schools switching to zero-emission buses with $100 million in rebates

Funds are part of the state’s $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act approved by voters in 2022. The bond set aside $500 million to help districts transition to zero-emission buses

December 1, 2023

Texas takes steps toward highway corridor for self-driving trucks

Central Texas highway will soon be transformed into a smart freight corridor with sensors, cameras, radar and other technology for driverless trucks and autonomous vehicles

November 30, 2023

States progress on plans to receive funding for high-speed internet

Program prioritizes projects that deliver high-speed internet to areas that previously did not have broadband access. Each state and territory must create proposals that detail plans for statewide broadband

November 30, 2023

EPA making $2 billion in community grants available for environmental justice

Applications are now open for projects that will create clean energy and mitigate the effects of climate change in communities that have been underserved or burdened by pollution

November 29, 2023

Port Authority invests $410 million to rehab rail, wharfs in New York and New Jersey

Approval allows Port Authority staff to start issuing multiple contracts for the two programs, which will begin in 2024

November 27, 2023

Round-the-clock work, emergency funds helped expedite L.A. bridge repair

The Federal Highway Administration can issue emergency relief (ER) or quick-release funds to cover the cost of emergency repairs if a federal highway has extensive damage from either a natural disaster or an external cause

November 22, 2023

Treasury awards $50.8 million in grants to help small businesses

Grants will allow organizations in 20 states to support small businesses with 10 or fewer employees as well as underserved businesses.

November 22, 2023

New York doubles down on funding electric vehicle charging network

State approves $1.24 billion budget to achieve an increased goal of building over 43,100 mid-level charging ports and 6,300 fast-charging ports by 2025.

November 21, 2023

Water conservation, restoration efforts get $51 million boost

Eligible projects include those that would improve water availability, increase water quality, restore river life and ecosystems or use natural features to reduce flood risks.

November 17, 2023

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: $400 billion for 40,000 projects

From road and bridge repairs, port and waterway expansions, airport improvements and water infrastructure construction to improving access to broadband internet and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the law has touched almost every aspect of American life.

November 16, 2023

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