Category: Public Works

November 30, 2023

On Wednesday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her state would release $100 million to support repaving and improvements to state roadways impacted by the extreme weather. Hochul said the state would fund repaving projects in 66 locations covering nearly […]

November 30, 2023

The FITARA scorecard could become a vehicle for measuring agency progress against the administration’s software security goals. Read More on FCW

November 28, 2023

The self-described “procurement arm of the federal government” is undergoing a reorganization years in the making. The Federal Acquisition Service, housed in the General Services Administration, supports over $87 billion in contracts across the government as part of its mission […]

November 16, 2023

Fifteen sites throughout Utah have received funding through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, doubling the state’s current fast charging capacity by the end of 2024. The NEVI program is designed to build out states’ electric vehicle charging […]

November 14, 2023

On Thursday, the Michigan State Transportation Commission (STC) approved the Michigan Department of Transportation’s final Five-Year Transportation Program (5YTP) outlining the state’s transportation priorities from 2024-2028. The 5YTP contains a list of planned projects for the MDOT Highway Program including […]

November 14, 2023

On Friday, U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Edward Markey (D-MA) joined U.S. Reps. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) and Mark Takano (D-CA) in introducing legislation ensuring truckers are compensated fairly for their work, including overtime. The legislation, the Guaranteeing Overtime […]

November 7, 2023

On Friday, the Delaware Gov. John Carney joined U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-DE) to announce the state had been awarded $50 million in federal grants to expand the Port of […]

November 3, 2023

If someone declares debate unnecessary, it is often a dead giveaway that the facts are not on their side. The “debate is settled” tactic seems to have become popular among electric utility executives who are tired of the public questioning […]

November 2, 2023

Facing growing cyber and physical threats, election administrators told lawmakers that more federal assistance is needed to safeguard voting systems and personnel. Read More on FCW

November 1, 2023

A bill reauthorizing the National Quantum Initiative Act is set to be introduced this Friday by Reps. Frank Lucas, R-Okla. and Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif. — the chair and ranking member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, respectively. […]

October 31, 2023

A key workforce program introduced in President Joe Biden’s landmark Artificial Intelligence Executive Order will work to spur hiring for new AI-centric positions in the public sector. The General Services Administration, Office of Personnel Management, U.S. Digital Service and talent […]

October 31, 2023

Failing to extend the federal government’s authority to counter threatening drones would leave the U.S. “effectively defenseless” against risks to mass gatherings, airports and critical infrastructure, FBI Director Chris Wray told lawmakers on Tuesday. The Department of Homeland Security and […]

October 30, 2023

Omdia and Broadband Forum have published a new report that shows global broadband service providers are focused on introducing technology that directly improves bandwidth and latency for value-added services. In fact, 72% of the more than 111 service providers interviewed […]

October 30, 2023

Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act to address the repair and rehabilitate of urban canals. The Urban Canal Modernization Act would authorize the Bureau of Reclamation to provide communities […]

October 18, 2023

The transformation of U.S. transportation to electric vehicles requires a massive deployment of fast chargers that is being slowed by a debate over whether utilities should own and operate charging facilities, analysts on both sides of the debate agree. To […]

October 18, 2023

The Federal Highway Administration recently approved New York state’s updated plan to utilize National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program funds for the installation and operation of additional fast-charging stations. Approval allows the state to receive its next allotment of $37.4 million. […]

October 16, 2023

On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced its Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) will be accepting unsolicited transportation project proposals. Officials said the proposals would only apply to PennDOT-owned projects and infrastructure. The P3 offices said it was […]

September 27, 2023

Partnering with U.S.-based Ascend Elements and e-waste recycling subsidiary TES, South Korea’s SK ecoplant is preparing to launch a lithium-ion battery hub in Hopkinsville, Ky. SK ecoplant is opening a $65 million lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Hopkinsville which will […]

September 25, 2023

Ocean County, New Jersey is set to receive a grant to improve its recycling program with new, state-of-the-art technology. Announced by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) the $1,867,163 Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant will finance the installation of an […]

September 8, 2023

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently authorized two additional companies to operate drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The agency asked for public input on four BVLOS requests and is reviewing one request. Phoenix Air Unmanned was authorized to […]