Fort Worth releases $2.5 billion plan for downtown revival and growth
Ten-year vision calls for more housing, public spaces and public transportation throughout the growing area.
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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.
EPA providing $4.6 billion for pollution reduction projects
The EPA will award $4.6 billion to programs and policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and implement clean-energy initiatives. General implementation grants will range between $2 million and $500 million.
UT Dallas receives $30 million for battery technology research hub
Campus will include a facility to develop portable energy sources and create storage solutions
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.
Wave and tidal energy legislation passes California Senate
California’s 840-mile coastline could be used to generate energy as lawmakers await the governor’s signature on Senate Bill 605. The bill, unanimously approved last month, directs the state Energy Commission to assess the feasibility, benefits and costs of wave and tidal energy
FEMA lifts spending restrictions, injects $16 billion for infrastructure
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has lifted spending restrictions on long-term building projects after Congress passed a temporary spending bill to avert a government shutdown. Over $16 billion was allocated to FEMA in the continuing resolution, allowing the agency to restart
$10 billion available for large-scale bridge projects
State and local governments have until Nov. 27, 2023, to apply for up to $10 billion in federal funds to replace, rehabilitate, protect and preserve large bridges. The grants will come from a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) program that aids projects of
FAA to award $1 billion to airports for improvements
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made $1 billion available to 99 airports across the country for terminal improvement projects. Governments have until Oct. 16 to apply for the competitive grants.
Harris County approves $2.4 billion budget
Harris County has approved its $2.4 billion consolidated budget for 2024, including a $1.8 billion capital budget set to take effect Oct. 1.
