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California high-speed rail design procurement underway

The California High-Speed Rail Authority recently board approved issuing a request for qualifications (RFQ) for the design of the track and the overhead contact systems for electricity.

Miles Smith

Michigan announces $203 million in grants to expand internet access

Funds will help deliver high-speed internet to underserved locations in the state.

Mary Scott Nabers

Update: Key takeaways from Tuesday’s elections

While there are numerous social impact issues on ballots and propositions of all kinds, newly elected officials will likely have the greatest impact on the government marketplace.

Miles Smith

Rule change could allow carbon capture projects in national forests

If finalized, applications for carbon sequestration on national forests or grasslands would be considered for permanent use.

Government Market News Staff

Appeals court to hear challenge to offshore oil platform license

Three-judge panel has set aside 20 minutes for the case. Construction cannot begin until a final license is issued.

Amy Denney

EPA awards $336 million to Chicago to replace lead pipes

City to receive $112 million per year over the next three years; priority will be family homes, small multi-unit buildings

Amy Denney

Seattle boosts efforts for more equitable WMBE contracting

Executive order outlines how city will analyze existing efforts to ensure WMBEs have equal opportunities to bid for city contracts in purchasing, consulting and construction work.

Amy Denney

States working to receive $42.25 billion for nationwide high-speed internet

Only Louisiana and Virginia have completed most of the steps necessary to receive federal funding designed to provide high-speed broadband nationwide. The proposal process involves eight steps that includes creating two proposal volumes, public comment periods and approval from the NTIA. The deadline to

Miles Smith

Cal State System employees seek new collective bargaining agreement, poised to strike

California State University System employees who are displeased with their compensation, class sizes and a lack of access to mental health counseling for students are prepared to strike if wholesale changes aren’t made.

Government Market News Staff

USDA makes $5 billion available to bolster rural communities

The federal government today announced it is making $5 billion available to help advance rural prosperity, expand economic development and provide increased sustainability of land and crops.

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