Clash Over Infrastructure Permitting Heats Up on Capitol Hill
Despite objections from fellow Democrats, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he will press ahead with a deal to attach an overhaul of energy project permitting to a must-pass spending bill. Meanwhile, Republicans have a plan of their own.
Digital divide: Tribal communities undercounted, underserved
Gaps in digital access and poor data quality disproportionately affect already underserved native communities, one expert says.
Private LTE fills coverage gaps for communication emergencies
The Colorado Department of Transportation is testing a “network in a box” that would allow first responders and CDOT employees to communicate in remote areas or where the fiber infrastructure has been damaged.
Community Colleges Emerge as Key Players in $1B Build Back Better Regional Challenge
Each of the 21 regional partnerships features at least one community college or technical training school.
The Growing Debate Over Where to Put EV Chargers in Rural America
States want more flexibility from the feds, arguing it is not a good plan to require high-capacity electric vehicle charging stations along highways in some remote corners of the country.
Against Federal Guidance, States Plan to Expand Highways
A new report says money from the infrastructure package could be funneled to “highway boondoggles.”
Cloud-based 911 for faster emergency response
With its interactive emergency communication response platform and access to a location data clearinghouse, the Rio Grande Council of Governments can speed help to 911 callers, even if they don’t know where they are.
Heat Waves and Flooding are Battering Electricity and Water Systems
COMMENTARY | America’s aging infrastructure is sagging under the pressure of climate change.
Rethinking Smart Cities
“Where’s the technology we’ve been talking about for years?”
Lawmakers Push Amtrak to Restore Cut Routes and Expand Service
But officials with the passenger railroad say they’re struggling with workforce shortages.
4 ways to streamline digital services with automation
Robotic process automation delivers more efficient government operations while improving public service delivery and citizen experiences.
States Play a Central Role in the EV Charger Buildout
In many ways they’re in uncharted terrain as they plan for a $5 billion influx of federal funds to create a national network of electric vehicle charging stations.
When remains are found in a suitcase, forensics can learn a lot from the insects trapped within
Forensic scientists are studying decomposing piglets to learn more about how the insects that come to pick at and lay eggs in cadavers can reveal details surrounding the person's death such as the time or season.
Federal Grants for Broadband Expansion Begin to Flow
Louisiana is the first state to receive planning dollars from a pair of high-speed internet programs in the infrastructure law. Funding is expected to reach other states soon.
State, local agencies to test geographic accuracy of emergency alerts
Amid ongoing concerns from local leaders about the system’s reliability, the FCC will evaluate the accuracy, reliability and speed of Wireless Emergency Alert delivery.
Wildfire maps underscore risks — and costs — of climate change
The Oregon Department of Forestry uses a map to show which homes are on high-risk lands for wildfires, but residents question the map's accuracy and the rising insurance costs it seems to bring.
Feds Order a Troubled Subway System to Make Immediate Safety improvements
The Federal Transit Administration chided the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority for systemic safety problems, including dozens of injuries and a passenger’s death.
Energy Department Seeks Input on $10B Electric Grid Overhaul
Modernization of the nation's grid to increase clean energy sources and reliability is a key part of President Biden’s sweeping infrastructure agenda.
Governments have ‘headroom’ to improve CX
Better customer experience is key to improving trust in government, which is especially critical during times of change, according to a new report.
How Odessa delivers broadband to homes and businesses at no cost to the city
The partnership gives SiFi Networks right-of-way access to install fiber for its open access network in the Texas town – and even pays the city a licensing fee.
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