There Are Jobs to Be Had in the Nation's Waterworks Sector
New research takes a look at workforce opportunities and gaps tied to U.S. water infrastructure.
NYC DOT Chief: Feds Are Forgoing City Input on Self-Driving Vehicles
“I urge you to enlist cities as partners,” transportation commissioner Polly Trottenberg told Senate lawmakers.
Texas Town Uses 'Public-Pizza Partnership' to Fix an All Too Common Problem
“In my six years of local government, ‘Paving for Pizza’ is the coolest project I have worked on,” according to a town administrator.
Two Companies Picked to Protect Nation’s 600 Dams From Cyberattacks
The Interior Department awarded spots on a five-year, $45 million contract to manage IT risk for more than 600 dams nationwide.
Study Casts Doubt on Feasibility of Boston’s Proposed Flood Barrier
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Virginia on path to expand Medicaid ... another jail torture lawsuit in Utah … Georgia governor talks up Atlanta’s Amazon HQ2 bid.
Atlanta Gets Creative Financing Green Infrastructure
The city plans to undertake eight projects worth $12.9 million making its Westside more resilient to flooding.
Water Infrastructure Legislation Gushes Ahead in Congress
A House committee passed its Water Resources Development Act legislation unanimously on Wednesday.
Why We Need a National Infrastructure Map
Setting priorities is hindered by the lack of systematic information available on the nation’s inventory of infrastructure assets, their location and condition.
Senate Panel Passes Water Bill That Would Rework Lending Program
Provisions involving the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act have drawn backlash from some utility groups.
What the House Water Resources Development Bill Leaves Out
Water and sewer utility provisions found in the Senate version of the legislation aren't included in the House draft.
Turning Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Into an Inclusive One
“When you make the case properly, people are willing to pay into the system that reflects them.”
House Panel Advances Spending Bill for HUD and DOT Programs
Community Development Block Grants and "BUILD" infrastructure grants are among the programs the appropriations legislation proposes spending levels for.
Cities, Not States, Should Call the Shots on Bike Share
COMMENTARY | Florida's legislature rejected statewide bike share policies. A bike share company's director of mobility strategy explains why it's the right move.
Trump's Infrastructure Plan 'Not Dead,' GOP Senator Says
"We're very actively working on it," said Sen. Jim Inhofe, who chairs a public works subcommittee.
Providence’s New Loan Partnership to Replace Lead Water Pipes
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Seattle City Council OKs employee head tax … prosecutor drops charges against Mo. governor … and Detroit sues downtown’s largest landowner.
FEMA Chief: 'The Key to Resiliency Is at the Local Level'
Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Brock Long highlighted some of his agency's limits when it comes to preparing communities for natural disasters.
Private Water Utility Shareholders Reject Transparency Proposals
The proposals would have required American Water to make new disclosures on political contributions and lobbying.
Tension Bubbles Up Over Water Infrastructure Bill in Senate
The prospect of making changes to federally-backed drinking water and sewer lending programs is proving to be controversial.
Some of America's Busiest Travel Corridors Aren't Getting Their Fair Share of Federal Dollars
Places like beach towns and Las Vegas are losing out under current infrastructure funding formulas.
Research: Poor Spend Huge Portion of Income on Infrastructure Costs
The Brookings Institution takes a look at the affordability of America's public works.
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