The last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump takes over the White House
The Biden administration is rushing to implement projects and disburse funds to preserve its legacy before Trump's presidency starts.
Biden Administration to Announce First National Heat Protections for Workers
The Biden administration is proposing regulations to protect workers from heat-related hazards, including monitoring, rest areas, water provisions, and heat safety plans.
The last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump takes over the White House
The Biden administration is rushing to implement projects and disburse funds to preserve its legacy before Trump's presidency starts.
Biden Administration to Announce First National Heat Protections for Workers
The Biden administration is proposing regulations to protect workers from heat-related hazards, including monitoring, rest areas, water provisions, and heat safety plans.
White House announces new money to fight lead contamination in school water
Biden's administration prioritizes removing lead pipes and securing clean drinking water funding for schools and childcare facilities.
Oakland Schools Official Calls for State, Federal Help After Lead Contamination Findings | KQED
Local districts are aiming to secure funding for lead abatement following a $24 million allocation.
OUSD to Consider Using Entirety of Measure Y Funds to Address Campus Lead Crisis | KQED
The Oakland district is reallocating funds to address dangerous lead contamination in schools, emphasizing urgent infrastructure improvements for student health.
White House announces new money to fight lead contamination in school water
Biden's administration prioritizes removing lead pipes and securing clean drinking water funding for schools and childcare facilities.
Oakland Schools Official Calls for State, Federal Help After Lead Contamination Findings | KQED
Local districts are aiming to secure funding for lead abatement following a $24 million allocation.
OUSD to Consider Using Entirety of Measure Y Funds to Address Campus Lead Crisis | KQED
The Oakland district is reallocating funds to address dangerous lead contamination in schools, emphasizing urgent infrastructure improvements for student health.
California receives $150 million for thousands of EV charging ports
California receives $150 million to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, addressing range anxiety and promoting zero-emission vehicles.
Which States Charge An Extra Fee To Own An Electric Car?
Electric vehicles offer benefits over gas models but can lead to revenue loss for communities.
UK must prepare for widespread road pricing, says infrastructure tsar
Britain needs to adopt road pricing to offset a projected £35 billion tax revenue shortfall from the transition to electric vehicles.
California receives $150 million for thousands of EV charging ports
California receives $150 million to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, addressing range anxiety and promoting zero-emission vehicles.
Which States Charge An Extra Fee To Own An Electric Car?
Electric vehicles offer benefits over gas models but can lead to revenue loss for communities.
UK must prepare for widespread road pricing, says infrastructure tsar
Britain needs to adopt road pricing to offset a projected £35 billion tax revenue shortfall from the transition to electric vehicles.
How a Hidden' $1.4 Billion Tax Will Make N.Y.C. Water Bills Rise
Local governments face financial challenges; NYC plans to charge water board $1.4 billion in rent, leading to potential rate hike and service vulnerabilities.
500,000 grant boost for struggling Dundalk FC to develop pitch and floodlights at Oriel Park
Dundalk FC will receive €500,000 for urgent upgrades but still faces €1 million in debts and funding challenges.
How a Hidden' $1.4 Billion Tax Will Make N.Y.C. Water Bills Rise
Local governments face financial challenges; NYC plans to charge water board $1.4 billion in rent, leading to potential rate hike and service vulnerabilities.
500,000 grant boost for struggling Dundalk FC to develop pitch and floodlights at Oriel Park
Dundalk FC will receive €500,000 for urgent upgrades but still faces €1 million in debts and funding challenges.
Years behind schedule, the American Dream Miami mega-mall could get a subsidy boost
Miami-Dade may lift a subsidy ban to support the $4 billion American Dream Miami mega-mall project, potentially diverting property taxes for infrastructure.
New hopes for south-east London Overground station
Renewal Group plans a new London Overground station near Millwall Stadium with funding from a developer pledging 17m, adjusting affordable housing numbers for project financing.
Ontario to build, expand schools as part of $1.3B budget funding | CBC News
Ontario government allocating $1.3 billion for school construction and expansion.
Funding will support construction/expansion of 60 schools, creating over 27,000 new student spaces and 1,700 child-care spots.
Santa Clara has no money to meet $624 million in infrastructure needs
Santa Clara faces a $624 million infrastructure deficit due to aging facilities and lack of maintenance.
Cities across the Bay Area, like San Jose and Berkeley, also struggle with significant infrastructure funding challenges.
TipSheet: Austin City Council, 3.21.24 - Austin Monitor
City Council to discuss $191 million bid for I-35 expansion and $87 million Tokyo Electron Campus purchase.
Enhancements to water regulations and proposals to reform food truck laws and employee policies are on the Council's agenda.
City seeking $191M state loan to cover costs of caps and stitch for I-35 - Austin Monitor
The city is seeking a state loan program for the construction of caps and a stitch over Interstate 35 costing over $500 million.
The decision to pursue a State Infrastructure Bank loan over a federal TIFIA loan was influenced by easier funding process and lower interest rates.
Biden works to shore up the Democratic blue wall'
Biden is focusing on the Great Lakes region for his reelection campaign.
Biden announced infrastructure funding during his visit to Wisconsin and Michigan.
Aging Bridge Is a Flashpoint in Competitive Washington State House Race
Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez secured $600 million federal funding for Route I-5 bridge.
Re-election campaign faces tough competition due to political controversy surrounding the bridge project.
Robbins and Chicago leaders split on how to stop water main leaking 'thousands of gallons an hour'
Robbins and Chicago officials are in disagreement over responsibility for fixing a major water main break near city limits.
Robbins Mayor calls for more funding for water infrastructure upgrades while Chicago Department of Water Management is temporarily managing the leak.
Head of mayors' group pushes back on Poilievre, says Canadian cities 'not gatekeepers' | CBC News
Mayors focus on community building, not gatekeeping.
Infrastructure funding crucial for home construction.
New bill would allow additional federal funding for sewer projects on Staten Island
Legislation introduced to allow NYC to access more federal infrastructure funding for sewer projects in flood-prone areas.
Current caps limit NYC to only 6% of federal funding, despite accounting for nearly half of the state's population.
Pressure builds to put brakes on BQE 'boondoggle'
Brooklyn civic organizations and officials are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to halt a city plan to replace and enlarge a deteriorated section of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
Critics say that the city's proposal ignores communities affected by the BQE and fails to take advantage of federal funding opportunities for infrastructure projects.
Afternoon Briefing: Chicago Architecture Center and City Colleges building a path for youths
Chicago Ald. Edward Burke's alleged chase of private legal work from developers in the Old Post Office makeover was discussed in his corruption trial.
Peoples Gas warns of safety risks, lost jobs, and infrastructure issues if funding is not provided.
Ontario to get $4.7B over 5 years from feds for infrastructure, housing | CBC News
Ontario will receive $4.7 billion for housing and infrastructure over the next five years through the renewed Canada Community-Building Fund.
Congestion Pricing Delay in New York Ripples Across the Country
New York suspended congestion pricing, causing a $15 billion budget gap, undermining mass transit improvements.