EPA launches RealWaterTA to support struggling water systems
EPA launched an initiative to help water systems improve water, wastewater and stormwater services in rural communities.
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Third state takes on NEPA review under new partnership
Nebraska joined Texas and Maine in assuming federal NEPA review authority, aiming to accelerate transportation project delivery.
FTA unveils $686M NOFO for rail station upgrades
Transit agencies can apply for $686 million in federal funding to upgrade aging rail stations and bring facilities into full ADA compliance.
FTA allocates $100M for World Cup transit upgrades
The Federal Transit Administration will distribute $100.3 million to improve transit services in cities hosting the FIFA World Cup.
White House announces AI data center ratepayer pledge
Major AI companies sign White House pledge to fund energy and grid upgrades for data centers without raising costs.
Army Corps greenlights Pearl River flood control plan in Jackson
The feds approved the Pearl River Basin Flood Control Plan, advancing an $873 million flood mitigation project in Mississippi.
New USACE initiative seeks to accelerate water, dredging and harbor projects
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers unveiled an initiative to shorten permitting timelines and refocus on core civil works projects.
FTA allocates $390M for bus facilities, fleets
The FTA is distributing $390 million to transit agencies for bus facility upgrades and fleet replacements across 19 states.
EPA revises $5B clean bus initiative ahead of 2026 grants
The EPA is revising its $5 billion Clean School Bus Program, seeking input on LNG, CNG, hydrogen and other alternative fuels.
New federal resources seek to strengthen AI governance
The federal government is launching six AI cybersecurity resources to help institutions strengthen digital infrastructure.
