How Congress Could Unlock More ARPA Funds for Infrastructure
Legislation awaiting consideration in the U.S. House would give states and local governments more leeway in how they can use their allotments of federal pandemic aid, including by letting more money go to transportation projects.
Why Building More Homes Won’t Solve the Affordable Housing Problem for the Millions of People Who Need It Most
COMMENTARY | California and other states plan to build more homes in an effort to fix America’s affordable housing problem. But that’s not the main reason housing remains unaffordable for millions of people.
Introducing Route Fifty's Infrastructure Update
In this first edition of our new weekly newsletter, we look at the implications of the November election results on infrastructure issues around the U.S.
$1.2T Infrastructure Plan Offers Lucrative Target for Fraud
Research shows there are ways to fight fraud, but the bill contains very little language aimed at doing so.
$1B for Urban Highway Removals On the Way, More Money Could Follow
Advocates say $4 billion in domestic spending legislation that could help revamp roads that split apart cities is a crucial addition to funding in the infrastructure bill Congress approved last week.
State and Local Push on Infrastructure Finally Pays Off
Congress’ approval of a roughly $1 trillion public works package marks a milestone for cities, states and counties that have pressed for years to get federal infrastructure spending boosted.
House Passes ‘Long Overdue’ Infrastructure Package
President Biden and local government leaders hailed Congress’ approval of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which will provide funding for roads, bridges, transit, broadband and water projects across the country.
House Prepares for Votes on Social Spending, Infrastructure Bills
Paid family and medical leave was introduced to the latest House version of the $1.75 trillion package.
Push Is On to Salvage Muni Finance Provisions Left Out of Biden Plan
A key refinancing tool that states and localities want to see brought back, along with other proposals, didn't make the cut.
Coastal States Seek to Limit Seawall Construction
Hard structures can hurt marine life and accelerate erosion elsewhere.
Bill Supports the Expansion and Development of 6G Infrastructure
A bipartisan bill would establish a council to oversee and implement 6G broadband access across the country.
Local Taxpayers Are Footing the Bill for Climate Disasters
The costs for paying to fix or replace infrastructure and other assets more adversely impact low-income groups, according to a report.
How Cities and Counties Are Prioritizing American Rescue Plan Funds
Infrastructure was the top investment priority for communities of all sizes, followed by replacing lost public sector revenue, according to a recent report.
Emerging Trends in Real Estate Impacting Cities and States
Two-thirds of real estate professionals surveyed believe that fewer than 75% of workers will come back to the office at least three days a week in 2022, and that the need for more office space will likely decrease by up to 15% in the next three years.
7 Offshore Wind Leases Could be Economic Boon to US Coastal Communities
The Interior Department is "laying out an ambitious roadmap" for the proposed wind power sites in waters off eastern and western states by 2025.
5 Midwest States Form Electric Vehicle Pact
They plan to work together building out charging infrastructure and on other issues. The agreement comes after Ford unveiled plans for big electric vehicle investments in another region.
Transit Agencies Lease Real Estate to Generate Much-Needed Cash
They must replace revenue from riders, who have been slow to return.
House Delays Infrastructure Vote as Democrats Struggle to Reach Deal
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wanted a vote on the infrastructure bill Thursday but without agreement on a broader social spending package, dozens of members of the Democratic party said they wouldn’t back the public works measure.
Congress Weighs Cyberattack Reporting Legislation
Proposals under consideration would require the owners and operators of critical infrastructure, potentially including state and local governments, to report cybersecurity incidents to a federal agency.
Trillions in Infrastructure Spending Could Mean Hundreds of Billions in Fraud
COMMENTARY | Congress is inching closer to passing as much as $4.5 trillion in new infrastructure and social spending, which would be an attractive target for fraudsters.
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