Texas plans to expand fund for growing state’s power grid to $10 billion
Move intended to match demand for electricity expected to increase by 100% over the next six years
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$504 million investment in regional hubs to scale up U.S. tech industry
Economic Development Administration distributing funds to 12 regional technology hubs that will invest in focus areas that include semiconductors, clean energy, electric vehicle materials
FAA gives $289 million to airports for projects to improve safety, efficiency
Announcement comes as airports see record number of passengers; projects include terminal expansions, baggage system upgrades, runway safety enhancements and air traffic infrastructure improvements
DOE to spend $2.7 billion to bulk up low-enriched uranium supply
Action intended to help spur 'safe and responsible build-out of uranium enrichment capacity in the United States,' agency says
Idaho works to keep federal government out of water conflicts
Executive order comes on heels of Supreme Court ruling that allowed the federal government to assert control of water in times of disagreement
Historic $2.55 billion bond issue to pay for JFK’s new international terminal
New Terminal One will serve as an anchor international terminal in the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $19 billion project to transform JFK
EPA invests $22.4 million in continuing effort to clean up Chesapeake Bay
Recipients include community nonprofits that are partnering with the EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program office as well as state and local governments
U.S. Supreme Court to hear $1.5 billion crude oil railway case
Court to consider reviving federal approval of 88-mile project in Utah that has faced environmental challenges
New York spending $98 million to improve alternative transportation
Projects include building sidewalks, shared-use paths and other infrastructure that facilitate non-motorized modes of travel
Rural drinking water projects get $43 million federal boost
Investment builds on $733 million previously announced for rural water projects from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
