As the new year ushers in a change of leadership, governors across the U.S. are making key cabinet appointments to shape their administrations. In Delaware, Indiana and North Carolina, newly elected leaders are assembling their teams to address the critical challenges facing their states. Here’s a look at the key appointments as these governors prepare […]
The Department of Transportation has awarded $45 million in grants for projects in 13 states and Puerto Rico that will improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and people accessing public transit. The grants, which were awarded through the DOT’s Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP), will be used to plan, design and construct projects for connected […]
Arkansas is looking to fill the gaps in its electric vehicle charging network. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is pushing ahead with an EV charging infrastructure program, opening applications to receive funding from Arkansas’ $54.1 million allocation of a major federal initiative. The program is designed to build a comprehensive network of charging stations […]
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $136 million to multiple projects intended to advance technology that will at reduce energy demand while improving industrial productivity. Projects will focus on industries that produce chemicals and fuels, iron and steel, cement and concrete, forest and paper products, glass and food and beverages. These industries account for […]
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order requiring federal agencies to halt funding for two major laws passed during the Biden administration: the Inflation Reduction Act (2022) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (2021). The order mandates that “all agencies shall immediately pause the disbursement of funds appropriated” under these laws. Specifically, it […]
Massachusetts is announcing a historic transportation financing plan that will invest $8 billion to revitalize state roads, bridges and transit systems and balance transportation authorities’ budgets for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. “This historic transportation proposal represents smart, forward-thinking fiscal management, and it will have an impact on people in all regions of our state,” Gov. […]
The City of Cleveland has landed a $69 million federal grant that will help fund its efforts to build a pedestrian land bridge connecting downtown to Lake Erie to through its central business district. The North Coast Connector Land Bridge and Downtown Boulevard Project has now has received a total of $130 million from the […]