Oregon strengthens wildfire response with signing of two bills
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signs wildfire response bills, creating a dedicated fund and approving $150 million in mitigation funding.
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White House announces $200M grand ballroom expansion
The Trump administration is planning a $200 million expansion to the White House, adding a 90,000-square-foot ballroom.
Feds allocate $50B to enhance rural healthcare systems
The U.S. will invest $50B in rural healthcare from FY26–30, with states submitting plans to access funds for clinics, hospitals and services.
New York to procure gigawatt of energy storage under new request
New York launched its first Bulk Energy Storage program to procure 1GW of capacity, harden the grid, and support clean energy.
White House launches major AI expansion, innovation plan
The White House has unveiled a new plan to bolster and expand the nation's production of AI and promote domestic AI innovation.
New York announces $200M available to speed up transition to zero-emission school bus fleets
New York State is opening a $200 million funding round to assist schools in the transition to zero-emissions technologies.
Historic freight rail merger to create coast-to-coast rail network
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern plan to merge in an $85 billion deal that would create a coast-to-coast rail network.
Golden Gate Bridge retrofit enters final $1.8B phase
Golden Gate Bridge will begin its final seismic retrofit in 2026, with $1.8B in upgrades to improve resilience and protect infrastructure.
SCDOT approves update to $311M U.S. 278 corridor project
The SCDOT Commission approved plans for the U.S. 278 Corridor Project, replacing a bridge and improving connectivity.
New EPA proposal seeks to reshape greenhouse gas rules for vehicles
The EPA has proposed rescinding its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles.
