DOT announces new freight infrastructure plan
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology posted a Request for Information
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New DOT Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council holds first meeting
After announcement in late October the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council held their first meeting. The council
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CTC allocates nearly $1 billion for transit expansion
On Feb. 3, 2026, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) allocated nearly $1 billion to expand transit capabilities, add new highway
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Senator warns of cybersecurity risk to U.S. water systems
At the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing of “Identifying and Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges to Protect America’s Water
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Congress funds transportation for 2028 Olympics
On Feb. 6, 2026, Congress pledged $94.3 million funding toward transportation-related projects for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in
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Oklahoma looks for $50 million in water infrastructure funding
The Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) estimates the state’s water infrastructure crisis will cost taxpayers up to $24 billion by
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DOE invests $2.5 million in transmission, lower energy costs
On Feb. 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity announced an investment of $2.5 million through
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APWA spotlights public works in action
After the recent winter storms and extreme weather across the U.S., the American Public Works Association (APWA) celebrates the critical
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New infrastructure and housing legislation passes
On Feb. 3, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development,
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Old Forge and Sixth Lake Dams under rehabilitation
Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Jan. 30, 2026, that construction is officially underway on a project to rehabilitate the Old
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What to know about the partial government shutdown
At midnight Friday Jan. 30, 2026, the federal government entered a partial shutdown after failing to pass a continuing resolution
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U.S. solar manufacturing gains momentum
The U.S. solar manufacturing, supply chain and overall industry saw major gains in 2025. According to the Solar Energy Industries
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DHS announces disaster relief funding
On Jan. 29, 2026, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced more than $2.2 billion in disaster relief
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Minnesota water infrastructure investments signed into law
On Jan. 30, 2026, Congressman Pete Stauber celebrated H.R. 6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and
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West Virginia sets plans for major bridge renovations
West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) awarded contracts to start renovations of four interstate bridges on Interstate 77 in Charleston.
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Rep. Larson announces funding for Southington water supply
On Jan. 30, 2026, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $3 million in new federal funding for the Southington Water
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DOE announces winter storm blackout preparations
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Jan. 22, 2026, that it is prepared to take emergency action to
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New drinking water system in Allensworth, Calif.
On Jan. 20, 2026, the State Water Resources Control joined the Allensworth Community Service District, elected officials, area residents and
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DOE announces EDF loan revision
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Jan. 22, 2026, that the Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) is
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EPA announces Grand Calumet River AOC cleanup
On Jan. 22, 2026, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Atlantic Richfield Company, BP Products North America Inc. and the
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House Passes 2026 THUD Bill
On January 22, the House passed the 2026 Transportation-Housing and Urban Development (THUD) funding bill. With a 341 to 88
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EPA contains groundwater contamination in Orange County
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an interim cleanup plan to contain contaminated groundwater for the most impacted areas of the
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Kentucky releases new highway plan
Andy Beshear, the governor of Kentucky, and state transportation leaders released the 2026 Recommended Highway Plan on January 15, 2026.
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Georgia allocates $500 million for water infrastructure
The City of Savannah in Georgia broke ground on a major water infrastructure project at the Industrial and Domestic Water
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DOE’s renewed National Coal Council convenes
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) convened the first meeting of the National Coal Council (NCC) on Jan. 15, 2026.
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