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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...
Tariffs Contribute to $1 Billion Revenue Downgrade in Michigan’s Forecast
Michigan’s Senate Fiscal Agency has downgraded the state’s revenue forecast by nearly $1 billion, warning that the Senate’s 2026 budget plan would leave a $969 million deficit if passed into law. The revision cites heightened economic uncertainty fueled by tariffs and...
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...
Trump’s HUD Cuts Could Deepen San Francisco’s Housing Crisis
President Trump’s proposed budget includes $33.5 billion in cuts to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, threatening critical support for San Francisco’s low-income residents. The city currently relies on $644 million in HUD grants, half of which fund...
Texas Faces Critical Flood Insurance Gap, Report Warns
A new report from the Neptune Research Group reveals that only 7% of Texas homes have flood insurance, despite millions facing increased flood risk over the next 30 years. In some major inland metros, coverage drops below 1%, while just 28% of residential buildings in...
Colorado Set to Pass Landmark Wildfire Insurance Reform
Colorado is poised to enact the nation's first law requiring insurers to factor wildfire risk mitigation into pricing and coverage decisions. The bill also mandates that insurers disclose wildfire risk scores and explain how they’re calculated, giving homeowners a...
New York Lawmakers Propose Insurance Rule Changes in New Legislation
New York lawmakers are considering significant changes to state insurance regulations through Assembly Bill 8536, which outlines new claims handling timelines, adjuster oversight, and stricter documentation processes. Key provisions include expanding the “period of...
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