DOT restructures permitting process for deepwater ports
DOT is transferring deepwater port licensing authority while streamlining NEPA reviews under White House direction.
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CTDOT to invest $160M in next phase of Hartford Line Rail Program
CTDOT plans to invest $160 million to double-track six miles of the Hartford Line, boosting passenger rail safety and capacity.
DOE unveils $2.7B in awards to strengthen national energy generation
DOE is investing more than $2.7 billion to expand U.S. uranium enrichment, advancing LEU and HALEU capacity nationwide.
Proposed federal workforce changes raise alarms for emergency response
Leaked DHS emails suggest FEMA may cut more than 10,800 jobs in 2026, raising concerns about disaster readiness.
Pasadena City Council charts course to 100% clean energy by 2030
Pasadena approved a strategic clean-energy plan to reach carbon-free power, scaling solar, storage and infrastructure upgrades.
New USDA framework seeks to simplify grant applications
USDA has streamlined its grant and cooperative agreement rules, significantly reducing its 2,200 pages of guidance.
Space Coast, highways top Florida’s $117B budget plan
Florida’s new budget invests heavily in spaceport upgrades, transportation projects and rural infrastructure statewide.
Texas awards $25M to UTHealth Houston to enhance recovery housing
Texas is providing $25 million to UTHealth Houston to expand recovery housing and support services for residents statewide.
California opens $79M in funding for EV charging stations along highways
California is offering $79 million in NEVI-funded grants to expand EV fast-charging stations along major highways.
EPA announces $240M in loans for Pacific Northwest water infrastructure projects
EPA has approved $240 million in loans to modernize drinking water and wastewater systems in Oregon and Washington.
