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Multiple agencies updated their NEPA procedures after the White House Council on Environmental Quality rescinded its regulations related to the law.

Contract is part of a larger project to double track capacity crossing the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., addressing a key chokepoint for the heavily used passenger rail corridor.

The budget bill signed by President Donald Trump on July 4 and a more recent executive order slash renewable energy credits in favor of coal, gas and nuclear support, triggering expected sector upheaval and backlash over jobs, costs and climate progress.

Former construction manager Mohammed Nasim, who raised engineering concerns, settles with the rail agency for $450,000.

Company and federal government resolve claim that award of EPA brownfield redevelopment grants was aided by involvement in drafting their bid specs.

Opponents say detention center for people arrested for immigration violations, estimated to cost $450M for construction and first-year operation, will harm the Everglades ecosystem surrounding it and are suing the US and Florida governments in federal court. 

Program includes planned $6B reconstruction of Newark Bay Bridge and upgrades of key NJ Turnpike link to lower Manhattan, with work in densely populated area

Sessions at the American Public Transportation Association annual rail conference June 28 to July 2 focused on economic development, contracting methods and trust.

The budget reconciliation bill also cuts support for clean energy projects and appropriates funding for some construction projects.

Gov. Mike DeWine signed a law allowing the NFL team to secure $600 million in state funds toward construction of $2.4-billion domed venue.