Va. regulators propose easing emission limits for data centers over power transmission concerns
Roughly 150 data centers in Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William could be impacted through end of July.
City Planners Are Questioning the Point of Parking Garages
COMMENTARY | As many cities grapple with the housing crisis, some places are rewriting regulations and finding creative ways to repurpose these hulking masses of concrete that suck up valuable real estate.
Energy Department wants national labs to drive regional innovation
DOE is looking for ideas on how regional ecosystems could leverage a nearby national lab to power innovation and economic prosperity.
Nine ‘Mega’ Projects Score Grants Totaling Over $1 Billion
Nearly $300 million of the federal funding will go to a high-profile rail tunnel project linking New York City and New Jersey.
Tribal broadband grants need better metrics
More quantifiable performance goals would help the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program better track internet adoption, GAO said.
‘Ghost buses’ haunt transit agencies and frustrate riders
Transit agencies should release canceled or delayed bus data to the public to avoid unhappy travelers, experts say.
White House Launches New Push to Help States Remove Lead Pipes That Carry Drinking Water
Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin will be part of the Lead Service Replacement Accelerators program.
Over $1 Billion Now Available to Convert Bus Fleets to Cleaner Fuels
Purchases of electric and hydrogen-powered buses are among the projects eligible for a new round of federal grants.
Another City Expands Fare-Free Transit
The Seattle program will provide no-cost bus passes for public housing residents.
New Boil Water Notices Are Being Issued Every Other Day in Jackson
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves lifted the citywide boil water advisory on Sept. 15, 2022. Since then, 70 new boil water notices, or more than one every other day, have been issued.
Michigan embraces ‘Clean Slate’ program without applications
State officials aim to automatically expunge certain criminal records to remove hurdles to jobs and housing.
Atlanta’s BeltLine Shows How Parks Can Drive ‘Green Gentrification’
COMMENTARY | Cities can avoid the problem if they think about affordable housing at the start of their projects.
Railroad Tracks Can be an Obstacle for High-Speed Internet Buildouts
State lawmakers are looking at the issue. Virginia’s Legislature wants to cap fees and streamline reviews for fiber infrastructure that crosses rail rights-of-way. Railroads say existing procedures are important for safety.
Biden Administration Plans for Stronger Fair Housing Enforcement
A pending Department of Housing and Urban Development rule would set new requirements for state and local agencies and mark the reversal of a Trump-era policy.
SAFHER cloud-based platform for regulating food and agriculture comes closer to fruition
The System for Agriculture, Food, Health, E-Inspections, and Registration enterprise platform will replace the legacy systems USA Food Safety and USA Plants.
How one state cut its vehicle titling time down to a few days
West Virginia is the first state in the nation to digitize its titling process, but a DMV overhaul must be handled with care.
States look to speed fiber installation across railroad tracks
Virginia’s legislature wants to cap crossing fees and speed up the review process, but railroad companies say current practices protect safety.
Tips for Winning Federal Transportation Grants
A Biden administration official had some advice for city leaders seeking funding for projects under the latest federal infrastructure law.
Mayors Try to Cope With Pickleball Craze
Demands for new facilities, along with noise complaints and paddle-toting attendees at city council meetings are just some of what they’re contending with as the sport's popularity skyrockets.
Cheap Sewer Pipe Repairs Can Push Toxic Fumes Into Homes, Schools
COMMENTARY | Here’s how to lower the risk.
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