Bill Aims To Reclassify Broadband As Essential To Promote Net Neutrality
Two Democratic senators unveiled a new bill to codify broadband as an essential service and prevent discriminatory practices.
A $7.3B Pot of Money to Prepare Infrastructure for Climate Change
The new federal funding aims to make transportation assets, like roads, transit systems and ports more resilient to flooding, wildfires and other extreme weather and climate threats.
Power struggles in Data Center Alley
Higher electricity load forecasts and transmission challenges may create reliability issues for new data center projects in Northern Virginia.
6 Things For State and Local Governments to Watch With Democrats' Climate and Tax Deal
With billions in proposed spending, the package could affect both government programs and regional economies.
AI can be a first line of defense in fielding 988 calls
As the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is being rolled out, most localities are still unprepared and understaffed.
Unexpected Deal Renews Hope for Billions in Climate Funding
The agreement, struck by key Democrats in the U.S. Senate and backed by President Biden, could mean a huge influx of federal dollars for environment and clean energy initiatives.
Checking in With Mitch Landrieu on the Infrastructure Law
President Biden’s top advisor on the $1.2 trillion package tells Route Fifty that 5,000 projects across the country are underway, and that the White House is meeting regularly with state infrastructure coordinators. He also knocked Republicans wavering on the transition to electric vehicles.
Rural Areas in 11 States to Receive $401M for High-speed Internet
The Agriculture Department says the grants and loans will help to improve service for 31,000 customers.
Why Cities and Towns See a Huge Economic Opportunity in the Semiconductor Bill
As the legislation cleared the Senate on Wednesday, local leaders from tiny Taylor, Texas, to metropolitan Phoenix were eying the investment and jobs it could bring to their communities.
Digital hub finds new careers, available benefits for jobseekers
The cloud-based Hawaii Career Acceleration Navigator matches a users’ key skills to available jobs and streamlines unemployment claims processing and access to support services.
Why emergency calls sometimes can’t get through
Tragedies like Highland Park, Uvalde and Buffalo keep happening. We must upgrade our 911 systems to prevent robocalls and network hogs from clogging the network.
New Grants Now Available to Make Local Rail Stations ADA Compliant
The federal funding is aimed at retrofitting a portion of the more than 900 subway, commuter rail and light rail stations built before the Americans with Disabilities Act became law.
State election officials struggle with paper shortages, harassment, insider threats
Rather than focusing on threats from Russia or China, members of the National Association of State Elections Directors are now working to prevent insider threats.
How Rural Communities Can Receive the Digital Infrastructure Support They Need
COMMENTARY | Bridging the rural-urban digital divide will depend on fundamental shifts in how we deploy money towards infrastructure in rural areas.
The Rise of the State and Local Climate Candidate
With action at the federal level stalled and their communities hit by drought and extreme heat, a growing cohort of down-ballot candidates are prioritizing climate policy. Donor and activists groups are taking notice and lining up to back them.
States With the Greatest Housing Shortages
The U.S. is short 3.8 million units, with “underproduction” of new houses and rentals worsening in 47 states and Washington, D.C., according to a new report.
Join Us for a Conversation With White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu
Landrieu sits down with Route Fifty to discuss the $1.2 trillion infrastructure law and how the Biden administration is working with state and local governments rolling it out.
House Passes Spending Bill With $9B Increase for Local Housing Initiatives
But the proposal, which includes aid for low-income families, seniors, the disabled and the homeless, will likely be scaled back during budget negotiations in the months ahead with the Senate and White House.
The Rising Partisan Discord Over the Infrastructure Law
Republicans are clashing with the Biden administration over the rollout of the $1.2 trillion package, including on priorities like getting more electric vehicles on the road.
Virginia to modernize traffic, traveler and road information services
The Department of Transportation is partnering with Iteris for data and video management and distribution.
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