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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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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Nearly $3 million approved for Douglas County Colorado water infrastructure projects
$2.75 million in federal funding was awarded to Douglas County Colorado for water infrastructure improvements. The Board of Douglas County
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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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