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Round-the-clock work, emergency funds helped expedite L.A. bridge repair

The Federal Highway Administration can issue emergency relief (ER) or quick-release funds to cover the cost of emergency repairs if a federal highway has extensive damage from either a natural disaster or an external cause

Paul Stinson

Texas plan would use federal carbon-cutting dollars for highway projects

Idea is to curb vehicle emissions by improving roadways and infrastructure to reduce congestion. If approved, state could win $641 million from the federal Carbon Reduction Program

Miles Smith

Climate study stresses need for action, acknowledges progress

Mitigation strategies can substantially reduce emissions, but additional actions such as adding wind and solar electricity-generating capacity are needed to reach net zero, report says.

Miles Smith

Mark Welsh named sole finalist for Texas A&M president

Retired Air Force general has been interim president since the resignation of previous president in July.

Adam Rollins

Texas chosen as third hub in health innovation network

Dallas hub will focus on a range of critical areas in healthcare, including clinical trials, health outcomes measurement, advanced manufacturing, human-centered design and data integration.

Miles Smith

EPA looks to clear the air by charging fees for methane emission

Companies who report carbon emissions of more than 25,000 metric tons will pay for their methane output starting in 2024.

Adam Rollins

$43.6 million granted to Texas for 2021 Winter Storms recovery, resilience

State's efforts have been significantly bolstered by substantial grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Miles Smith

EPA program builds on efforts to replace lead water pipes

Agency recently announced it will partner with 200 underserved communities nationwide to help identify and remove lead service lines.

Amy Denney

Department of Interior distributes $18.24 billion in clean energy revenue

Revenue collected from energy and mineral companies, including royalties, rents and bonuses for operating on federal lands and waters.

Strategic Partnerships

Harnessing AI: How federal agencies are innovating for the future

In an era in which artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, the federal government is not standing by the sidelines. Dozens of federal agencies are actively implementing hundreds of AI use cases.

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