More state broadband internet access plans approved
In the two months, NTIA has greenlit final BEAD proposals from 10 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico
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$1.5 billion in federal funding will help modernize transit
Awards aimed at strengthening U.S. bus manufacturing, making the cost of new buses more consistent and speeding up the delivery of new vehicles
$600 million available for reconnecting communities divided by freeway construction
Funds will support both capital construction and community planning initiatives across the country. Application deadline is Sept. 30, 2024
Hudson River rail tunnel project receives $11 billion boost
Project will create new tunnel between New York and New Jersey, just one area of investment across the country as part of the BIL’s $66 billion investment in passenger rail
GSA invests $80 million to integrate smart technology in federal buildings
Initiative will reduce emissions, increase efficiency, reduce costs and enhance comfort across approximately 560 federal buildings
$504 million investment in regional hubs to scale up U.S. tech industry
Economic Development Administration distributing funds to 12 regional technology hubs that will invest in focus areas that include semiconductors, clean energy, electric vehicle materials
N.J. offshore wind project approved; more lease sales coming in August
Atlantic Shores South project is expected to raise the total amount of clean energy from offshore wind projects in the U.S. to more than 13 gigawatts
Ohio provides $69 million to preserve historic buildings across state
Projects will renovate buildings into residential housing, commercial and office space and manufacturing facilities
TxDOT requesting public comments on $104.2 billion, 10-year transportation plan
Plan provides guidance to help agency improve safety, address congestion and connectivity and preserve roadways statewide
FEMA awards $1 billion in grants to mitigate extreme weather
Funds will help state, Tribal, local and territorial governments address current and future risks from extreme weather events
