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Did Supreme Court ruling come too late to reverse ‘chilling effect’ on 2024 disinformation?
July 02, 2024 | News, InfrastructureWhile the justices found in Murthy v. Missouri that two states lacked standing to sue over alleged government censorship, observers warned that the case may have already damaged efforts to crack down ahead of November.
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Governors seek more say over grid planning process
June 28, 2024 | News, InfrastructureAs states scramble to find reliable sources of electric power amid ever-growing demand for energy, four Democratic governors are seeking more say in their regional electric grid operator's future planning.
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Lead water pipes created a health disaster in Flint, but their replacements carry hidden costs
June 26, 2024 | News, InfrastructureCOMMENTARY | Durability and the risk of chemicals being released when pipes heat up are just some of the concerns about plastic pipes.
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Biden administration awards $1.8B for urban, rural transportation projects
| Infrastructure, NewsThe more than 145 projects include funding for urban street upgrades, bike and pedestrian improvements, and highway expansions, among other things.
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One state pioneers paying for roof upgrades as storms boost insurance costs
June 25, 2024 | News, InfrastructureAt least five other states are trying to duplicate Alabama’s Fortified roof program.
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Platform lets cities, residents shop granny flat options
June 18, 2024 | News, InfrastructureLike an Etsy for accessory dwelling units, an online platform displays preapproved designs and specs for ADUs, giving local governments a tool for streamlining construction and reducing the housing shortage.
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Teachers demand climate solutions in their next contract
| News, InfrastructureFrom California to Massachusetts, teachers unions have started to get loud about climate justice demands. In Chicago, the teachers union wants their new contract to address the rising cost of climate change on students and the community.
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Communities step up their resilience and climate planning
June 17, 2024 | Infrastructure, NewsCOMMENTARY | A county in Florida is leveraging federal funding to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency in public buildings and invest in renewable energy infrastructure.
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After Amtrak’s ‘best revenue month ever,’ House GOP focuses on railroad’s bonuses
June 13, 2024 | News, InfrastructureCongressional Republicans called for more information about executive compensation and more board transparency for the passenger rail company, citing ridership drops after the pandemic.
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What makes a city ideal for office-to-housing conversions?
| News, InfrastructureIt’s the state and local leaders who can work creatively with restrictive building codes and tax incentives, one expert says.