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Report: 1.7M infrastructure workers expected to retire in coming decade

Over the last year, communities across the United States were recipients of an unprecedented investment from the federal government into infrastructure. Between the American Rescue Plan Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act, it’s been a historic year for local governments. But with that investment, there’s a looming problem that threatens to undermine success: […]

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Long-term energy assessment highlights risks, recommendations during grid modernization

Over the last decade, energy providers and municipal administrators have seen a drastic change in energy production and grid modernization —like the continued decline of fossil fuel-reliance and a massive uptick in the number of solar arrays. Amid this transition, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC) annual 2022 Long-Term Reliability Assessment published this month […]

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Omnibus spending bill cleared by Congress Friday, averting a government shutdown

On the heels of Senate approval the day before, the House passed a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill Friday that keeps the government running, funds infrastructure projects, provides disaster relief and further aids in the defense of Ukraine. With a midnight deadline looming, Congress passed the measure mostly along party lines 225-201. The House also […]

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Senate approves $1.7T government funding measure

The Senate passed a $1.7 trillion government funding measure Thursday that includes more than $60 billion for federal highway programs, $40.6 billion to assist communities recovering from natural disasters and $44.9 billion in emergency aid for Ukraine. “We applaud the Senate’s bipartisan approach and support for the FY2023 funding package and urge the House to […]

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Procurement + legislation: Maximizing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

In just more than a year since its passing, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) has provided $185 billion to thousands of infrastructure projects across the United States. Once complete, the bill will allocate more than $1.2 trillion toward improving critical and digital infrastructure—marking it as one of the most significant public investments in […]

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Four reasons why smart communities will take 2023 by storm

The last three years have been a rapid-fire series of challenges for local government leaders, from a devastating pandemic targeting the population’s most vulnerable to widespread economic downturn. After navigating this volatility, leaders are seeking out new and innovative strategies to future-ready their communities and reach their goals. One such strategy is the development of […]

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Federal program to invest nearly $274M into rural roadway improvements

More than 70% of the nation’s roughly 4 million miles of roadway stretch through rural areas. And of those miles, many are in a state of disrepair. A new federal initiative aims to change that. “Due to decades of disinvestment, around 13% of rural roads and 10% of off-system bridges, most of which are in […]

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Preparing for BEAD broadband funding

Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a once-in-a-generation $42.45-billion investment into high-speed internet access through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program will be available to close the digital divide and provide a future-proof telecommunications network for the country. The challenge now is preparing at the local and state levels to ensure funds go to […]

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Gallery: 10 U.S. cities ideal for retirees

Over the last few years, there’s been a lot of talk about the impact of what’s known as the Silver Tsunami, or the impending wave of retirees from the Baby Boomer generation, which many worry will quickly reduce institutional knowledge in public organizations. Over the next decade, the U.S. Census Bureau forecasts the number of […]

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Upgrading infrastructure to make drinking water safe is top priority among local governments as we start 2023

As we head into the new year, there continues to be a strong demand for lead service line replacement, says Rob Keady, senior vice president and municipal practice leader at T&M Associates, a technical services and consulting firm that often works with local governments. He adds that that strong demand has been ongoing for several […]

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Report: 1.7M infrastructure workers expected to retire in coming decade

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Long-term energy assessment highlights risks, recommendations during grid modernization

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Omnibus spending bill cleared by Congress Friday, averting a government shutdown

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Senate approves $1.7T government funding measure

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Procurement + legislation: Maximizing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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Four reasons why smart communities will take 2023 by storm

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Federal program to invest nearly $274M into rural roadway improvements

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Preparing for BEAD broadband funding

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Gallery: 10 U.S. cities ideal for retirees

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Upgrading infrastructure to make drinking water safe is top priority among local governments as we start 2023

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