Secretary Burgum says that the president’s administration is “cutting unnecessary bureaucracy, speeding up approvals, and putting Americans back to work.” The Department of the Interior announces the rescission…
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Interior Department Expedites Permitting Process to Build Infrastrucure
Secretary Burgum says more than $1.5 trillion in capital projects “are being held up by permitting.” The Department of the Interior hosted a signing of memorandums of understanding…
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FCC Expands Broadband Use of 900 MHz Spectrum Band
New rules enable full 10 megahertz deployment to support private wireless networks for utilities and industry. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted new rules allowing the full 10…
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Federal Government Launches Technology Recruitment Program
New initiative aims to modernize systems and expand technical capacity The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently announced the creation of the United States Tech Force (Tech Force),…
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President Trump Cancels Follow-Up Attacks After Venezuela Releases Political Prisoners
He calls their release shows that the government is “seeking peace.” President Donald Trump called the release of political prisoners by Venezuela a “gesture of good will” as…
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DOE Issues Emergency Orders to Keep Coal Plants Operating
Orders are intended to stabilize regional power grids during the winter months. Energy Secretary Chris Wright (DOE) issued emergency orders requiring coal-fired power plants in Colorado and Indiana…
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Interior Department Reports Early Completion of Tidal Basin Seawall Reconstruction
The project strengthens flood protection around major Washington memorials. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the early completion of the first phase of the Tidal Basin seawall…
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Secretary Duffy Announces $1.5 Billion in Infrastructure Funding Grants
The grants will support safety, mobility, and regional transportation projects. The Department of Transportation announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $1.5 billion available through the Better…
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EPA Announces U.S.-Mexico Agreement to Address Tijuana River Sewage Issues
Minute 333 is expected to have a greater effect than past efforts on the sewage issues between Tijuana and Southern California. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that…
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Transportation Secretary Launches Initiative to Revitalize Dulles Airport
Department cites inadequate airport facilities and out-of-date infrastructure. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced his department’s goal to redevelop the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). A Request for Information…
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