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US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

ICE is sending a chill through the construction industry

Immigration enforcement is worsening a preexisting construction labor shortage, slowing projects, raising costs, and making workers fearful, limiting contractors' ability to hire and expand.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Tulum falters: Tourism declines in the jewel of the Riviera Maya

The restaurants and hotels along the Riviera Maya's golden mile in Mexico have a few visitors, but nothing is crowded. It's the low season that's the mantra repeated by hoteliers, shopkeepers, and even the mayor. The situation would be typical for this time of year the end of hurricane and seaweed season were it not for the official tourism figures showing that hotel occupancy dropped by more than 10% in September.
Travel
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

GOP Senators Warn Aggressive' Shutdown Cuts Will Squander' Party's Moral High Ground'

Republican senators warn aggressive shutdown tactics and targeted federal funding freezes risk squandering the party's moral high ground and alienating allies.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Trump withholds $18 billion in funding for major subway, commuter rail projects over DEI programs | amNewYork

The administration froze $18 billion in New York City infrastructure funding, halting projects like the Hudson Tunnel and Second Avenue Subway over DEI concerns.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Lower Thames Crossing to use new environmental scheme

The Lower Thames Crossing is the first major building project to implement a new scheme aimed at reducing environmental red tape and expediting approvals.
Environment
Agriculture
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Cost to build largest new reservoir in California in 50 years increases by $2 billion to at least $6.2 billion

Construction costs for Sites Reservoir have risen significantly, impacting the budget and timeline.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

9 Ontario First Nations to speak Wednesday after challenging federal, provincial bills | CBC News

Nine First Nations in Ontario challenge federal and provincial laws threatening Indigenous self-determination through a lawsuit.
#hs2
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Reviews show Tories wasted billions of pounds on HS2, transport secretary to say

Conservatives mishandled HS2 project, leading to significant financial waste and mismanagement, as stated by the transport secretary.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Labour had the chance to finally kill off HS2. Instead, it's throwing more money into the pit | Simon Jenkins

HS2's funding and cost challenges have been largely ignored in public discussions about government spending.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Labour had the chance to finally kill off HS2. Instead, it's throwing more money into the pit | Simon Jenkins

HS2's funding and cost challenges have been largely ignored in public discussions about government spending.
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fromTime Out New York
5 months ago

Thruway construction could wreck your upstate getaway this summer

The New York State Thruway Authority is implementing significant infrastructure improvements causing lane closures and delays, urging travelers to adjust their plans and expectations.
New York City
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Liberals introduce bill to cut trade barriers, speed up 'nation-building' infrastructure | CBC News

"The imposition by the U.S. of tariffs on Canada has underscored the urgency to quickly address longstanding barriers that have fragmented our economy and limited opportunities for Canadians."
Canada news
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Supreme Court limits environmental reviews of infrastructure projects

Supreme Court narrows scope of NEPA, easing approval for major infrastructure projects with potential environmental impacts.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

US Supreme Court limits environmental review of major infrastructure projects

The Supreme Court's ruling streamlines environmental reviews, potentially expediting major infrastructure projects and reflecting both conservative and liberal judicial consensus.
Environment
fromTruthout
6 months ago

Will SCOTUS Let Agencies Skip Climate Analysis When Approving Major Projects?

A Supreme Court decision may weaken the environmental review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
more#supreme-court
US news
fromBoston.com
6 months ago

Judge in Boston orders federal agencies to release billions of dollars from two Biden-era initiatives

A federal judge mandated the release of frozen funds essential for climate and infrastructure projects, emphasizing agencies' limited authority under federal law.
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