Candace Barnette Texas A&M to lead FAA’s new aviation technology center The center will focus on testing and integrating emerging aviation technologies, including drones and air taxis, into national airspace.
Brady Pieper Urban parks can support both visitors and biodiversity, study finds Seeking a balance between public benefit and biodiversity, the study mapped and analyzed 639 greenspaces surrounded by urban development.
Brady Pieper Coal power gets regulatory relief under new White House plan The compliance delay will benefit nearly 70 coal-fired power plant facilities and stationary sources around the nation.
Brady Pieper DOGE reportedly takes reins of $500B grants.gov platform The platform provides funding opportunities for municipalities, organizations and entities.
Keaton Peters Rural North Carolina faces $180M recovery bill in Hurricane Helene’s wake The governor is seeking $19 billion in additional federal assistance to address nearly $60 billion in damages statewide.
Miles Smith New York opens applications for $644M in broadband funding The funding will be available through the federal BEAD program and distributed by New York’s ConnectALL office.
Allison Barnette Texas projects dominate Smart 20 Awards at global conference The Smart 20 Awards honor projects that demonstrate visionary planning and implementation of forward-thinking technologies.
Keaton Peters States form alliance to accelerate nuclear energy deployment This state-led coalition emerges as demand for reliable, carbon-free electricity surges.
Veronica Piscitelli California invests $170M to combat wildfires, fast-track projects New legislation is intended to cut the red tape to ensure neighborhoods are protected from destructive wildfires.
Adam Rollins Ohio commits $62.5M to widen, reconstruct I-75 corridor ODOT will completely rework the interstate, providing a full-depth reconstruction to repair deterioration and strengthen infrastructure.