Wyoming names Nancy Vehr interim environmental quality director
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon appointed Nancy Vehr interim DEQ director following longtime Director Todd Parfitt’s retirement.
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Michigan commits $89M to river cleanup, restoration
Michigan is committing $89 million to clean up contaminated sediment and restore habitat and recreational access along rivers.
TxDOT’s 10-year plan outlines $95B in transportation investments
Texas’ new 10-year transportation plan advances major highway investments in Houston, Dallas, Austin and Collin County.
Nebraska moves to consolidate cybersecurity information sharing
Nebraska plans a statewide cybersecurity information-sharing center combining existing capabilities.
WisDOT directs $369M to local road and bridge improvements
Wisconsin will direct $369.1 million to road and bridge projects through its Surface Transportation and Local Bridge programs.
Colorado submits maximum 91 tracts for Opportunity Zone designation
Colorado nominated 91 census tracts for federal Opportunity Zone designation, targeting new investment in infrastructure.
Arizona opens infrastructure financing districts for housing development
Arizona is accepting petitions for districts that can finance roads, water systems and other infrastructure for housing developments.
MassDOT directs $600M to commuter rail, housing and infrastructure
Massachusetts approved $600 million for commuter rail modernization and housing-supportive transportation.
EPA financing supports $251M investment in California water reuse
A California water authority closed a $251 million EPA loan to build an advanced purification facility.
Texas orders halt to data center permits until audit is complete
Texas has halted data center permitting while state agencies review projects' electricity demand, water use and infrastructure needs.
