Ports nationwide looking to expand, with an eye on safety
Bridge collapse a reminder of how vulnerable infrastructure, economy can be to accidents
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Kansas State University making $33 million investment for aerospace education hub
Hub will help deliver commercial operation of autonomous aerial vehicles for transporting passengers and goods
Las Vegas rapid bus project receives $150 million federal boost
Improvements will center on a 12.5-mile route along Maryland Parkway, where 7.2 miles of dedicated bus lanes will be added from downtown heading south through the university district to the airport
White House releases policy on federal agencies’ use of AI
Order calls on federal agencies to report AI use by expanding requirements of what has to be reported to the government’s AI Use Case Inventory
Up to $2.4 billion available for freight, intercity railway safety infrastructure
Federal grants will help improve railroad safety, build supply chains and provide regional transportation
Federal agencies responding to Baltimore bridge collapse emergency
Emergency declaration allows federal agencies to bring their resources to the rescue and rebuilding effort
Texas to open loan applications for power plant construction
Up to $5 billion in loans will be available to build facilities or fund repairs to increase the overall amount of power available on the grid
States taking on challenge of Artificial Intelligence legislation
At least 13 states have already enacted laws relating to Artificial Intelligence, and nearly every state legislature is considering a bill
Cyberattacks pose active threat to water infrastructure, EPA warns
Agencies call on states to be on high alert; calls threats from Iranian- and Chinese-backed groups ongoing
USDA investing $66 million in U.S. national forests, grasslands
Funds will support projects to restore roads and trails and preserve clean water sources
