Pete Hahnloser, Author at Government Market News

National Park Service announces $254.7 million in grants for local parks

The program is a nationwide, competitive matching grant initiative that supports underserved urban communities with limited access to nearby outdoor recreation.

October 2, 2024

EPA allotting $49 million for wastewater assistance in rural and tribal communities

Smaller water systems often encounter specific financial and operational hurdles, such as outdated infrastructure, worker shortages, rising costs and shrinking rate bases.

October 2, 2024

Busy Georgia vehicle port continues expansion with new paving, waterway projects

The Georgia Ports Authority Board has approved an additional 50 acres of pavement to handle the growing volume of trade at the Colonel’s Island Terminal.

October 1, 2024

Colorado Springs seeking RFPs for new downtown master plan

Officials expect the revised plan to steer development decisions for a decade after city council adoption, slated for late 2025.

September 27, 2024

Drones to help locate defunct oil and gas wells in Pennsylvania for plugging, cleanup

The drone will be equipped with sensors and fly 100 feet above the ground, collecting magnetic and methane data, without capturing any personal information like photos or videos.

September 26, 2024

DOE dipping toes into development of wave energy with $112.5 million investment

Harnessing just a small part of this energy could greatly help meet U.S. energy demands, including grid electricity, offshore operations and rural or remote communities, which often depend on costly fossil-fuel deliveries.

September 26, 2024

FEMA selecting $715 million in projects for reducing flood damage

FEMA says flooding is already the most costly and frequent disaster in the U.S., and climate change is only making it worse.

September 25, 2024

$11B transit proposal on November ballot in Cobb County, Georgia

The bond initiative proposes a 1-cent sales tax to support, expand and improve Cobb County’s transit services over the next 30 years.

September 24, 2024

DoD pouring additional $269 million into advanced microelectronics development

The program will work to speed up the development of microelectronics in the U.S. and train workers with advanced skills for high-paying jobs.

September 23, 2024

DOT awarding $300 million in grants for ferry system upgrades

Ferries are responsible for 56 million trips annually, contributing to the transport of people and goods, stimulating local economies, reducing costs for families, and offering vital transportation links.

September 20, 2024

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