Idaho works to keep federal government out of water conflicts
Executive order comes on heels of Supreme Court ruling that allowed the federal government to assert control of water in times of disagreement
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L.A. to spend $139 million on mobility issues ahead of 2028 Olympics
Funds are part of federal investment in connectivity projects throughout California
$417 million loan will help drive major North Carolina highway project
Funds will support Phase 2 of a$1.3 billion project to improve traffic flow in the fast-growing “Research Triangle”
Legislation would reduce $12 billion federal software bill
Bill would avoid duplicative federal software by preventing federal agencies from hiring contractors to reproduce code that another agency has already purchased
Federal programs aim to strengthen semiconductor supply chain
Two funding opportunities through the $50 billion CHIPS for America program seek to encourage construction of facilities that manufacture semiconductor components throughout the United States
Federal government takes steps to protect supply chain
Actions include partnerships such as the Supply Chain Resilience Center, a new government entity designed to collaborate with the private sector to anticipate and mitigate disruptions
