Rural North Carolina faces $180M recovery bill in Hurricane Helene’s wake
The governor is seeking $19 billion in additional federal assistance to address nearly $60 billion in damages statewide.
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Coordinated approach targets New England energy bottlenecks
These parallel initiatives form the next step in addressing New England's aging transmission infrastructure.
States form alliance to accelerate nuclear energy deployment
This state-led coalition emerges as demand for reliable, carbon-free electricity surges.
New AI oversight initiatives gain momentum in state legislatures
Task forces intend to position states in a proactive footing as they assess the potential benefits of the new technology.
Washington lawmakers consider $900M funding boost for I-5 bridge project
Legislators are advancing a proposal to issue up to $2.5 billion in bonds, a significant increase from the $1.6 billion initially proposed.
EPA revises standards for states affected by foreign pollution
The move could lower air regulations in states with high levels of pollution.
DOE seeks partners for data center development on federal land
DOE intends to forge public-private partnerships that can accelerate both AI capabilities and energy infrastructure development.
Federal contracts fuel space industry’s $1T trajectory
Companies are positioning themselves to capitalize on federal contracts and grants related to space technologies.
Oregon must act quickly to replace 1,000 aging bridges before 2050, report finds
The agency says there is a need to replace approximately 100 bridges per year—35 times the current pace.
Infrastructure report analysis: Winning strategies and untapped opportunities
These state-level findings highlight how implementation strategies and funding priorities can lead to different outcomes.
