A series of near-miss incidents in 2023 occurred due to staffing shortages. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is forming a panel to address concerns surrounding air traffic controller…
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Commerce Department Launching Semiconductor Supply Chain Survey
The department will assess the current state of domestic production to develop support methods. The Department of Commerce announced that it is launching a new survey this month…
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DOI Invests $27 Million to Update Tribal Water Dams
The funding is for the repair and replacement of clean water systems on Native reservations. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that the allocation of $27 million…
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Traffic Control Device Manual Updated to Improve Road Safety
The national standards for traffic signs, signals, and pavement markings have not changed since 2009. The Federal Highway Administration has released the 11th edition of the Manual on…
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“For who has known the mind of the Lord,
or who has been His counselor?”
Tuesday, January 2
The Federal Highway Administration has released updates to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD). This is the first update to the manual…
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Interior to Develop Satellite System for Tracking American Geology
The department announced a partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey and NASA. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the development of a new satellite system to document…
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Labor Department Reports Over 1.8 Million on Unemployment
Claims went up 13.1 percent over the previous week. The Labor Department reported that the number of people in the U.S. who are receiving unemployment benefits rose last…
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U.S. Army Plans to Reduce Black Hawk Helicopter Fleet
The move is in anticipation of the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft to come. The U.S. Army intends to trim its Black Hawk fleet of active-duty helicopters by 157.…
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FHWA Announces Funding for Bridge Modernization
The Bridge Investment Program supports planning, repair, and replacement projects. The Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has opened applications for improvement projects under the Bridge Investment…
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