Canadian National Railway commits $295M to improve American rail network
CN is investing $295 million in rail upgrades across six U.S. states, enhancing infrastructure, capacity and efficiency.
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DOT tackles project backlog with $2.9B grant announcement
USDOT has cleared 1,065 projects worth roughly $10 billion so far this year, from a backlog of 3,200, according to the DOT.
U.S. Economic Development Administration opens $1.4B in grant opportunities nationwide
The funds are designed to aid communities affected by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024, and can be used for either construction or non-construction projects.
FAA advances drone, airspace security initiatives under new executive orders
The White House unveiled two executive orders on June 6 to expand public safety drone use and strengthen airspace security.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
