New York local road funding has doubled
New York State Senator Pete Harckham announced on Feb. 26, 2026, that annual state funding for the maintenance and repair
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U.S. Senates passes legislation to safeguard Nevada Water
On Feb. 26, 2026, the U.S. Senate, with bipartisan support, passed legislation introduced by Congresswoman Dina Titus to safeguard Southern
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Colorado awarded $13.3 million for infrastructure upgrades
On Feb. 26, 2026, the Governor’s Office announced that the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, in partnership with Colorado Energy
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Launch of the California Water Plan 2028 announced
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the official launch of their first-ever statewide water supply target. The lofty goal of 9
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National Capital Region Delegation demands water infrastructure repairs
On Feb. 24, 2026, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA), Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Congresswoman Eleanor
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Gov. Hochul announces Bear Mountain Bridge construction
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Feb. 25, 2026, that construction will begin this spring on the first phase
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Sen. Padilla Secures $24 Million for SoCal Projects
On Feb. 20, 2026, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that he secured over $24.3 million in federal funding for
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FDOT expected to begin $130 million bridge upgrade
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is expected to start work on the Cortez Bridge, a major connection corridor in
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Portal North Bridge set to improve commutes
Work is now underway to connect the new Portal Bridge in New Jersey to the Northeast Corridor, designed to provide
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Rep. Aguilar secures $1 million for IE’s water infrastructure
On Feb. 18, 2026, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $1,092,000 in community project funding for Cucamonga Valley
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$590 million emergency loan granted to California Bay Area Transit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB/SB 117, authorizing the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) to loan $590 million to the
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DOE addresses grid reliability in the Midwest
On Feb 17, 2026, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright renewed an emergency order to address critical grid reliability issues
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Largest sewage spill in history draws concern for water infrastructure
On Jan. 19, 2026, a section of the 54-mile Potomac Interceptor (PI) sewer line collapsed in Maryland, leading an estimated
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EPA announces Guidance Update on Regional Haze Plans
On Feb. 20, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a memorandum clarifying guidance on Regional Haze State Implementation
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INDOT awards $179 million in transportation funding
On Feb. 18, 2026, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced that $179.8 million in federal transportation funding is being
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Pittsburgh Water combats ice formation at intake
With harsher cold weather affecting most of the country this winter, public utilities and municipalities are tackling new problems with
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WWETT Show announces inaugural Women of Wastewater awards
The Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment and Transport (WWETT) Show announced its inaugural Women in Wastewater (WoW) awards. This new
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Maryland receives $30 million in federal funding for water infrastructure
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks announced $29,636,000 in direct federal funding for Maryland water infrastructure and Chesapeake
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CTDOT announces $15 billion plan for transportation projects
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced a five-year Capital Plan highlighting bridge repairs, roadway redesigns, public transit improvements and
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NMDOT awards nearly $47M for transportation statewide projects
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) awarded nearly $47 million to 27 projects across the state during the federal
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BLM project to reduce wildfire risk
On Feb. 6, 2026, the Bureau of Land Management requested public input on a proposal to treat vegetation on about
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ODOT highlights 2025 accomplishments
On Feb. 5, 2026, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced the highlights of its 2025 accomplishments. The ODOT oversaw
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Local officials endorse BASICS Act
Eight of the nation’s leading local and regional governments organizations, along with transportation planners, engineers and public works leaders have
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DPW responds to main water breaks in Baltimore
Officials from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Main Command Center are continuing their efforts to address the higher-than-normal number
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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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