Energy Can Be America’s Secret Weapon in the AI Race
Despite multiple near deals, 2024 ended without passing legislation that would streamline America’s permitting process for infrastructure. Despite all Americans would
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California Invests Nearly $1 Billion in Transportation Infrastructure
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) announced nearly $1 billion for projects aimed at solving mobility challenges and aiding California’s continued effort
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Colorado Water Experts Push for Agreement on Managing the Colorado River’s Future
Colorado water and climate experts say it’s time for an agreement in the Colorado River Basin. Colorado River officials are
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LA Wildfires Magnify Need to Rethink Infrastructure
Wildfires wreaked havoc on the Greater Los Angeles area, leading infrastructure experts to consider how they can build back better.
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Top Ranked State for Renewables Proposes ‘All-of-the-Above’ Energy Legislation
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is unveiling a state energy bill she says will “build on Iowa’s energy leadership and ensure
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Gov. Newsom Welcomes President Trump to Los Angeles in Wake of Wildfires
Governor Gavin Newsom met with President Trump on the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport as Trump is in the
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DOE Reverses Biden LNG Pause, Restores Trump Energy Dominance Agenda
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has ended the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pause, returning to regular order following direction
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$500B ‘Project Stargate’ Unveiled to Build AI Infrastructure in the U.S.
President Donald Trump announced the formation of Project Stargate, an at least $500 billion investment to build the physical and
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What Trump’s Infrastructure Announcements Mean for States
President Donald Trump is signaling a major shift in federal infrastructure policy amidst first-week announcements and executive orders. In an executive
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U.S. Water Leaders Unite at ASU Water Summit to Solve the Western Water Crisis
Water experts from business, government and academia united at the Arizona State University Water Summit to save the West by
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National Energy Emergency Declared in Executive Order
The executive order, enacted Jan. 20, 2025 by President Trump, has declared a national energy emergency, seeking to address this
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Strengthening America’s Resilience Against the PRC Cyber Threats
As America’s Cyber Defense Agency and the National Coordinator for critical infrastructure security and resilience, CISA’s (U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
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How Bus Rapid Transit’s Flexibility Is Helping Communities Expand Public Transit
Boosting public transportation ridership has remained a challenge for communities following the COVID-19 pandemic. As transit agencies work to address
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New ASCE Standard Transforms Water Security Practices for the Modern Era
Water is fundamental to human life, but security measures for water treatment facilities aren’t meeting today’s challenges. A new standard
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Biden Issues Executive Order on Advancing U.S. Leadership in Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure
President Biden issued an Executive Order on Jan. 14, 2025 to secure American leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) and ensure
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First Florida Wastewater Treatment Facility Earns Envision® Gold Award for Sustainability
Innovative plant expansion to deliver enhanced environmental protection and resilience via advanced treatment technology SARASOTA COUNTY, FL, JAN. 07, 2025 – The Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility
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What Local Officials Should Do When Facing a Wildfire: Disaster Response and Recovery
The recent wildfires that erupted throughout Los Angeles, California and surrounding areas highlight the evermore urgent need for cities to
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Target Rich, Cyber Poor: Strengthening Our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure Sectors
Our nation’s critical infrastructure—the services Americans rely on every day—is under continuous threat by nation-state cyber adversaries and cybercriminal organizations
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FAA Announces $332M In Funding For 171 Airport Infrastructure Projects Across The U.S.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced more than $332 million for 171 grants across 32 states
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Assistance and Donation Resources in Response to Los Angeles Wildfires
The American Public Works Association has provided a list of consolidated links directing individuals to donation and assistance resources in
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New President, New Congress, New Public Works Policy Priorities Unveiled
With President Trump preparing to be inaugurated as the 119th Congress begins, the American Public Works Association (APWA), an organization
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Exit interview: DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Infrastructure Act and the Road Ahead
As President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration approches in less than a week, United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg prepares for his
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California Wildfires Expose Fragile Infrastructure and Escalating Economic Risks
From the time of the onset of the Los Angeles County fires to Friday, January 10, Edison International (EIX) stock
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EPA Adds Nine Additional PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the automatic addition of nine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances to the list of
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FERC Issues Final Rule on Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification Requirements
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) issued a final rule on Nov. 21, 2024, establishing a categorical one-year “reasonable period
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