Interior Department offering $775 million in grants to plug orphaned wells
Funds are distributed to states through initial grants, formula grants and performance grants
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Ohio announces $50 million to connect rural counties with broadband service
Initiative designed to improve internet coverage at some 38,000 buildings in the southwest portion of the state
States eligible for grants to transition automotive suppliers to EV supply chains
Funds to assist small- and medium-size suppliers in adapting manufacturing facilities
Baton Rouge seeks RFPs for new downtown master plan
Plan will focus on developing residential opportunities, enhancing riverfront, improving infrastructure and connectivity, attracting new restaurants and businesses
Pennsylvania plans to invest $88 billion into transportation projects
Plan that addresses all forms of ground, air and rail infrastructure calls for a 5% increase in overall spending compared with 2023
EPA awards $31 million for NH schools to replace diesel buses with cleaner models
Program funds the purchase of electric, propane and compressed natural gas vehicles
NSF invests millions in quantum computing pilot projects
Technology has potential to revolutionize fields from computing and communication to sensing and imaging tools
Renewable-to-liquid energy initiatives receive millions in funding
Department of Energy investing $41 million on researching, producing liquid energy from renewable sources
Sonoma County to invest $28.2 million to reduce energy, water use at government buildings
Projects include building a 1.8 megawatt solar energy system at the County Administration Center campus
EPA awards $188 million loan to improve Florida water resilience
Funds will support plans to expand several water treatment facilities, install a network of water mains and pump stations, reduce effluent discharges
