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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Reconstruction efforts accelerated for critical Maryland infrastructure
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy met with Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Jan. 15, 2026, to discuss the reconstruction
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EPA announces new wildfire prevention efforts
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Jan. 13, 2026, that it will conduct random soil samplings in the
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Minnesota proposes a $907 million infrastructure plan
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz presented his $907 million infrastructure plan ahead of the state’s planned legislature session next month. This
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House does not override the vetoed Colorado water project
The “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act” was federally vetoed on Dec. 30, 2025, the house voted to uphold this decision
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New Hampshire secures funds to address aging infrastructure
Through bipartisan collaboration, New Hampshire secured funding for updating water and sewer infrastructure. The funding was secured by Congressman Chris
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Maryland Board of Public Works approves $126M in funding
In a scheduled meeting on January 7, 2026, the Maryland Board of Public Works approved $126M in infrastructure project funding.
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Wisconsin allocates $484M for water infrastructure
Wisconsin officials announced on January 8, 2026, a $484 million investment for water infrastructure in the state. The allocation of
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U.S. DOT announces $1 billion investment in road safety
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced nearly $1 billion in funding to make roads safer. This
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EPA to increase phthalate chemical regulation
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will move to regulate dozens of applications of five widely used phthalate chemicals to
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Highlights from NLC Leadership
Heading into 2026, the National League of Cities reflects on their successes of 2025. This includes the leadership under the
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New water treatment upgrade opened in Hawaii
On Dec. 30., the Kailua Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kailua, Hawaii opened its new $11 million UV system. Originally
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Revitalizing the North Bay’s Most Vital Route
The Marin–Sonoma Narrows (MSN) project targets one of the most well-known bottlenecks on US-101 between Novato in Marin County and
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