FAA announces $636 million for airport improvements nationwide
Awards fund projects that include airport safety improvements, airport development and airport noise compatibility grants
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Funding released to support hundreds of new climate resilience projects
Capital supports projects that address infrastructure risks and prepare for future natural disasters, including flooding, drought, earthquakes and extreme heat
West Palm Beach, Florida, first to adopt Rail S.A.F.E. Program
Initiative focuses on education, enforcement, engineering and engagement to achieve zero fatalities on railroad tracks
USDA looks to fund $50 million in new wetlands conservation easements
Program enables partners to collaborate with local agricultural producers to safeguard and improve high-priority wetlands on farmland
PortNOLA names chief commercial officer
Louisiana – Amanda Coates has been named PortNOLA’s chief commercial officer. Prior to joining Port NOLA in 2018, Coates worked for more than 15 years in various operational and commercial roles for the world’s largest global ocean container carrier.
Jacksonville using federal funds to reconnect disadvantaged communities
Plans include building five trail segments to connect and expand the existing trail and park system
Tribal communities receive $72 million to build clean energy infrastructure
Funds are part of a first round of awards investing in clean energy sources and achieving a carbon pollution-free electricity sector by 2035
L.A. to spend $139 million on mobility issues ahead of 2028 Olympics
Funds are part of federal investment in connectivity projects throughout California
Communication key to government success, Texas county judge says
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Dustin Fawcett, county judge of Ector County, Texas.
$450 million available to bolster coastal, inland ports
Competitive grants administered through U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration
