Shifting sand responsible for Mississippi River bridge failure, Iowa official says
In response to incident, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Allamakee and Clayton counties
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Fifteen states opt out of summer food-assistance program
States forgoing federal dollars cite overburdened agencies and a lack of time to implement the program
EPA opens office to engage agricultural sector on air, water solutions
Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs will serve as primary liaison between agency and stakeholders in rural communities
Austin infrastructure academy would train, support new workers
If approved city would establish academy in time to handle a $25 billion suite of large capital projects
Dallas city council appoints interim city manager
Kimberly Bizor Tolbert will assume duties when T.C. Broadnax leaves office in June
TCEQ sued over new concrete plant regulations
Lawsuit calls out TCEQ for failing to require existing concrete batch plants to immediately comply with agency's new standards for permits
Texas activates nine state agencies to fight wildfires
Governor directs state Division of Emergency Management to activate agencies’ emergency-response resources to support firefighters
John Cornyn announces run to lead Senate Republicans
Texas senator first to officially throw his hat into ring to succeed Mitch McConnell
New York port authority exploring middle-mile drone logistics
Multiyear feasibility study will evaluate how air vehicles can be used to deliver “middle-mile” packages
DOE to invest $45 million to find new ways to fight energy system hackers
Projects will come up with ways to strengthen the power grid, utilities, pipelines and renewable sources against cyberattacks
