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.
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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.
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.
DOGE reportedly takes reins of $500B grants.gov platform
The platform provides funding opportunities for municipalities, organizations and entities.
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.
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.
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.
States form alliance to accelerate nuclear energy deployment
This state-led coalition emerges as demand for reliable, carbon-free electricity surges.
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.
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.
