Judge Reinstates Clean Energy Grants After DOE Cancellation
A federal judge has overturned the Department of Energy's decision to cancel $82.1 million in clean energy grants, reinstating 11 projects previously…
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HUD Suspends LA Homeless Services Funding Amid Investigation
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has paused federal funding for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, with the potential…
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Energy-Water Nexus Offers Path to Resilient Communities
As climate pressures and urban growth intensify, a more integrated approach to infrastructure planning is needed to create communities better equipped to…
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House Committee Advances FEMA Funding Bill, Potentially Streamlining Disaster Aid
A US House committee has advanced a spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security that includes provisions to improve disaster declaration…
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Massachusetts Town Sues State Over Housing Development on Public Land
Wellesley, Massachusetts, has filed a lawsuit challenging the state's plan to build 180 housing units on a state-owned parking lot, citing concerns…
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Lime Expands E-Bike and E-Scooter Services in Select Cities
Micromobility operator Lime is enhancing its e-bike and e-scooter offerings in cities hosting major sporting events, drawing on experience from previous large-scale…
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US Cities Face New Pressure Over Immigration Enforcement as Federal Funding Shifts
A new US law alters federal funding priorities, potentially increasing scrutiny on cities that limit cooperation with immigration enforcement.
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Cities Tap AI for Faster Permitting, With Federal Funding Available
Local governments can apply for up to $3 million in grants to implement artificial intelligence systems for building and land use permitting,…
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Pedestrian Fatality Rates Remain High Across US Cities, Study Finds
A new study from Smart Growth America reveals that pedestrian death rates have continued to rise in most major US cities over…
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FEMA Faces Scrutiny Over Disaster Preparedness Ahead of Peak Season
A new report highlights concerns over staffing, leadership vacancies, and federal-state relations, while the agency's acting administrator asserts readiness for hurricane and…
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