New Jersey allocates $161 million for road, bridge projects
Part of funding is being awarded to 49 communities where the project will benefit low-income and minority populations
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Northeast Corridor rail line to get $16.4 billion overhaul
Funds will cover 25 projects in several states, and will include upgrading tunnels, bridges, tracks, power systems, signals, stations and other aging infrastructure.
Cal State System employees seek new collective bargaining agreement, poised to strike
California State University System employees who are displeased with their compensation, class sizes and a lack of access to mental health counseling for students are prepared to strike if wholesale changes aren’t made.
Executive Order outlines new rules, regulations for AI use
Order requires federal agencies to both deploy AI and guard against its possible bias. It also requires the developers of the largest AI models to follow new safety guidelines, and it creates government and industry standards to discern AI-generated content.
Kansas City partners with USDoT on mobility needs
Under the partnership, the city is working with the Build America Bureau, a federal program that helps qualified entities secure government loans, grants and other funding.
Government tracking AI to ensure safe, ethical use
As artificial intelligence continues to grow, multiple levels of federal government are trying to figure out how to incorporate AI safely and effectively. To that end, agencies are now required to track and make public how they've been using the technology.
$61 billion in federal funds available for state transportation projects
FY 2024 funding will help states modernize roads, bridges and tunnels and find better ways to reduce carbon emissions. All 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico will receive the formula dollars.
How public water systems can tackle EPA system requirements
The EPA is making billions of dollars available for water systems to replace harmful pipes and giving systems until Oct. 16, 2024, to audit their service lines and report their findings.
Texas awards $62 million for wastewater system improvements
The Texas Water Development Board awarded $62 million to seven projects to improve wastewater systems. The projects include expanding facility capacity and upgrading infrastructure, including dams.
Texas projects $18 billion general revenue surplus for 2024-25
Texas will have an $18 billion surplus in 2024-25, according to an announcement from Comptroller Glenn Hegar. That’s much more than was anticipated when lawmakers passed the state’s $321 billion budget in May.
