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Transportation infrastructure is nearing “critical failure,” the state agency warned, citing a multibillion-dollar shortfall that could reshape Washington priorities.

U.S. Energy Dept. and contractor Bechtel National officially start up giant waste processing plant on Oct. 15 to meet consent decree deadline, after design and construction investment of more than 20 years and $30 billion.

The U.S. Dept. of Transportation already paused funding pending a DBE review, but the president said the termination would be "permanent."

The contract scope includes the rehabilitation, operation and maintenance of 18 Massachusetts service plazas.

Detroit moves to reconnect its iconic Michigan Central Station to regional and cross-border rail networks under a new $40-million state-federal initiative.

Planned 400-acre, $5-billion Pier Wind terminal at Port of Long Beach would gain $20 million to support fabrication, assembly and deployment of floating offshore wind turbines.

The proposed 211-mile Ambler Road is intended to open up new state areas for mining.

Esmeralda Seven's multiple projects now must seek separate approvals to proceed, as administration expands list of renewables targeted for estimated $24 billion in funding cuts.

The Senate version of the defense spending bill includes more than twice the amount of military construction funding in the House version or the White House request.

The sudden change in DBE contracting rules has created uncertainty for both small firms and prime contractors that subcontract with them.