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White House simplifies permits, environmental reviews for large infrastructure projects

The new tech action plan seeks to streamline procedures on projects involving roads, bridges, mines, factories and power plants.

A geothermal power plant as viewed from a hill spewing smoke into the air in a grass valley.

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Bureau of Land Management rolls back rules to streamline mining, geothermal projects

The DOI is rolling back some regulations to enhance domestic energy production, streamline rules and work on public lands.

A sign notifies drivers of the potential of a washed out or flooded road as the road below is partially submerged in water.

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DOT awards $1.5B for disaster-damaged infrastructure repairs nationwide

The federal funds will assist states and territories repair damaged infrastructure following natural disasters, such as Hurricane Helene.

The image depicts a nuclear reactor in operations in front of a setting sun.

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Executive orders accelerate nuclear energy testing, development

The orders allow for reactor design testing at the DOE National Labs and clear the way for construction on federal lands.

Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation in Western North Carolina.

Lillian Vest

Asheville secures $225M in HUD disaster recovery funds

The funds are intended to help Asheville recover from the impact of Hurricane Helene, which hit the city in September 2024.

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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

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Texas and Louisiana to share cost of Burr Ferry Bridge replacement project

Louisiana and Texas – Plans are moving forward to replace an 82-year-old bridge that connects Texas and Louisiana over the Sabine River. The estimated $40 million project involves constructing a new structure just south of the current Burr Ferry Bridge, also called the

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