New Mexico, Mississippi top list for worst road conditions in U.S., report finds
Municipalities across the country are adopting several strategies to mitigate road hazards and traffic congestion.
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FCC launches deregulation initiative, seeks industry input
The FCC is seeking public input on every rule that could be eliminated to reduce regulatory burdens in the telecommunications sector.
Hundreds of New York mayors push for consistent state funding amid fiscal challenges
Nearly 400 mayors and local officials urged state leaders to commit to consistent annual increases in funding.
Texas leaders establish public-private coalition to strengthen the state’s power grid
The TRC was established to find sustainable solutions to strengthen the state’s grid and bolster its resiliency in the face of foreseeable risks.
Honolulu proposes $5B budget for Fiscal Year 2026
the city of Honolulu will dedicate more than $1.2 billion to capital improvement projects.
States pioneer new bills to reinforce cybersecurity infrastructure, policies for public entities
States are introducing new legislation promoting stronger cybersecurity measures by modernizing IT infrastructure.
Energy storage innovation takes center stage at Houston summit
A Study for the DOE Energy Storage Systems Program put the 10-year economic value of energy storage in the U.S. at $228 billion.
Santa Cruz’s nearly $1B rail plan includes 28 bridge replacements
The estimated $980 million project focuses on addressing the county’s aging rail infrastructure in preparation for new intercity passenger rail service and multi-use trails.
Houston launches $70M plan to end street homelessness by 2026
The city plans to establish a low-barrier shelter where people can bring pets and partners and do not need to be sober to enter.
Energy investments needed to fuel next-gen data infrastructure
Electricity consumption from data centers is projected to rise from 5% to over 16% of total U.S. electricity use by 2033.
