New York unveils legislative push, $30M to revamp wastewater systems
Gov. Hochul announced $30 million for advanced wastewater upgrades to reduce pollution and improve water quality.
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Nebraska launches $722M statewide highway improvement program
Nebraska’s new $722 million transportation program funds highway projects, including US-275, I-80 and urban corridors statewide.
Cleveland’s $450M multimodal hub project receives design funding
Cleveland plans a $450 million lakefront redevelopment with a new, connective multimodal transportation hub.
Pennsylvania awards $222 million for water infrastructure projects statewide
Pennsylvania announced $222 million for water infrastructure projects, including lead pipes, stormwater systems, and wastewater.
GAO calls for improved performance management on EV charger programs
A GAO report says EV charging programs lack performance, risking progress toward building a national EV charger network.
Maryland unveils transportation plan with $21.2B in planned projects
Maryland’s $21.2B transit program funds infrastructure from light rails to dredging, airports and the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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.
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.
