$5 Billion Empire Wind Project in New York Back on Track After Trump Lifts Stop-Work Order
The Trump administration has lifted a stop-work order on Equinor’s $5 billion Empire Wind project off New York’s coast, allowing construction to resume on the offshore wind facility. Equinor said the move saves thousands of jobs and prevents billions in potential...
Trump Axes ‘Woke’ Broadband Funding Program, Illinois Loses $23.7 Million
Illinois is set to lose over $23.7 million in federal funding after President Trump axed the Digital Equity Act, a $2.75 billion initiative created under the Biden administration that supported broadband expansion, improved digital skills, and workforce readiness....
Sen. Katie Britt Urges Federal Backing for Alabama’s I-65 Expansion Citing Trump’s Support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt pressed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy during an appropriations hearing to support the proposed widening of I-65, a major highway stretching from Kentucky through Alabama to the Gulf Coast. Britt emphasized the project’s importance to...
Connecticut and USDOT Strike Landmark Deal to Speed Up Infrastructure Projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation and Connecticut have reached a groundbreaking agreement to speed up infrastructure project reviews, cutting up to six weeks from schedules on at least 90 projects annually, including major initiatives like the Gold Star Memorial...
17 States Push Back Against Order Halting Wind Energy Projects
A coalition of 17 state attorneys general and Washington, D.C., has sued the Trump administration to block an executive order that halts wind energy development. The order suspends offshore wind leasing and pauses approvals for all wind projects, which the coalition...
Port of Oakland Sees 14.7% Cargo Volume Decline as Tariffs Shake Trade Industry
The Port of Oakland saw a 14.7% drop in cargo volume in April, handling just 185,499 20-foot shipping containers. Officials blamed the decline on weakening global demand and volatility caused by President Trump’s unpredictable trade policies. Port leaders warn that...
$800 Million Upgrade to Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York
Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York is undergoing an $800 million renovation, the largest investment in U.S. Open history, fully funded by the United States Tennis Association. The project will expand and modernize the stadium, wherein upgrades include a 40% expansion of...
Port of Brunswick Secures $35.3M for Long-Overdue Dredging
House Representatives Mike Collins and Buddy Carter announced $35.3 million in funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support maintenance at the Port of Brunswick, a vital hub for Georgia’s economy. The funding aims to address longstanding dredging delays...
Milwaukee Airport Breaks Ground on $80 Million Air Cargo Facility
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport has begun construction on an $80 million air cargo facility to enhance freight movement throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest region. Led by Texas-based Crow Holdings, the MKE Airport South Project will feature a...
Miami-Dade Approves $600 Million Airport Terminal Expansion
As part of Miami International Airport’s $9 billion “Future-Ready Modernization in Action” plan, Miami-Dade County has approved a $600.6 million expansion that will include the construction of Concourse K. The project will add six new contact gates, a new aircraft...