EPA Announces Reduction in Force and Reorganization Efforts to Save Taxpayers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an announcement in which a reduction in force and restructuring of the agency
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Economy
Economy
Changes Unveiled in Fiscal Year 2026 House Appropriations Bill
The House Appropriations Committee’s FY 2026 THUD bill includes $89.9 billion in discretionary spending, about 4.7% less than FY 2025,
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Solar and Wind projects on U.S. federal land will now receive extra review
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s office will now reform the process of permitting rights-of-way, leases, construction and operations plans and other
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announces Grants to reform U.S. shipyards
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) was awarded $8.75 million to boost economic strength and national security. The grant is a part
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Show Houston the Money: Exploring the $338 Billion Texas Budget
Texas lawmakers approved a record-setting budget this year, boosting statewide funding by over $27 billion, with the Houston region set
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Why Texas’ Disasters Are a Watershed Moment for Climate Infrastructure Investment
The devastating Hill Country floods in Texas in July 2025 highlighted the nation’s vulnerability to climate-driven disasters and the urgent
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Illinois moves over $300M out of road fund as infrastructure crumbles
Governor J.B. Pritzker’s 2026 budget diverts $308 million from Illinois’ Road Fund, including $171 million in fuel tax revenues, to
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Trump’s Spending Plans Target Huge Programs That Favored U.S. Industries
President Trump’s administration has paused some Biden-era funding for semiconductor and renewable energy projects, creating uncertainty, but infrastructure spending under
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Climate threat to U.S. infrastructure is accelerating. Here’s what’s most at risk
U.S. infrastructure is increasingly vulnerable to climate change, with airports, bridges, power grids and telecom systems facing rising risks from
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US Congress passes bill providing FAA billions for air traffic control overhaul
The U.S. Congress has passed a major spending and tax bill allocating $12.5 billion to modernize the FAA’s air traffic
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Making the business case for resilient infrastructure
The third annual ASCE-NOAA Workshop emphasized the importance of making a strong business case for resilient infrastructure, recognizing that addressing
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Removes Financing Policy Roadblock
The U.S. Department of Transportation has updated its TIFIA loan policy to allow all eligible transportation projects to finance up
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Georgia approves Millions for local transportation projects
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and the SRTA Board approved a record-setting $26.5 million in GTIB state loans and grants for 13
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Leaders Praise EPA’s Proposed Standards
The EPA’s draft Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2026–2027 proposes raising mandatory blending targets for ethanol and biodiesel while prioritizing
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Local Solutions to Our Biggest Problems
Chattanooga’s mayor, Tim Kelly, emphasizes that local governments—like his city—can effectively address big national issues by directly fostering economic mobility
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EPA Administrator Zeldin Wraps Up Week-Long Alaska Swing
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin concluded a week-long visit to Alaska, where he toured several regions and joined Energy Secretary Chris
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Trump’s Key Step Toward Making Cars Affordable Again
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a final rule by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that reinterprets
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Cities are Using Financial Empowerment to Advance Economy
Cities across the U.S. are adopting comprehensive financial empowerment strategies to enhance residents’ economic mobility. San Antonio, Texas, eliminated $60
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