USDA program to drive $1 billion in conservation projects through P3s
2023 allocation is more than double last year’s awards, which will help project partners implement conservation activities, DoA says.
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Michigan announces $203 million in grants to expand internet access
Funds will help deliver high-speed internet to underserved locations in the state.
Rule change could allow carbon capture projects in national forests
If finalized, applications for carbon sequestration on national forests or grasslands would be considered for permanent use.
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
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.
