The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) is investing $244 million in funding to address environmental hazards caused by abandoned mine lands in Pennsylvania. The funding will help to reduce pollution, create local jobs for displaced workers and revitalize air and water quality in communities once powered by the coal industry.  “By reclaiming abandoned mine lands, […]

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is committing $215 million to replace a Civil War-era bridge in Albany, New York. The federal grants will support the replacement of Livingston Avenue Bridge and ease the commute for drivers between Albany and Rensselaer.  The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will utilize grants from the DOT’s […]

Beth Ann Branch will take over as Port NOLA president and CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad. Branch brings more than two decades of transportation and logistics experience to the position. She will assume her duties Dec. 1. The post Port NOLA names president appeared first on Government Market News.

Alabama – The DeKalb County Economic Development Authority (EDA) has appointed Dr. Brett Johnson as executive director. Johnson most recently served as chief of staff for the mayor of Gadsden. He will officially succeed Jimmy Durham in November. The post DeKalb County Economic Development Authority appoints director appeared first on Government Market News.

A new $4.2 billion funding allocation was announced this week, and the allocations will support the planning and pre-launch efforts of 44 new projects. This financial support comes from two major federal programs that provide MEGA and INFRA grants for infrastructure projects. The 44 projects that were selected primarily focus on bridge construction efforts, rail […]

U.S. ports are set to become more climate friendly thanks to a massive investment by the federal government.  The Environmental Protection Agency has selected 55 ports to receive nearly $3 billion in grants to fund zero-emission equipment and infrastructure improvements across 27 states and territories.  The Clean Ports Program, funded through the Inflation Reduction Act, […]

The Environmental Protection Agency has selected numerous projects across the United States to receive grants totaling $125 million that will fund efforts to get older diesel engines linked to serious health problems off the roads and move communities toward cleaner or zero-emissions solutions.  Once selections are finalized, the grants will be funded through the EPA’s […]