NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 8, 2024

Communities across the country are recognizing the importance of investing in climate-resilient infrastructure — and the federal government is emphasizing this need, too.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

OCTOBER 25, 2023

By Mayor Edward “Eddie” Sundquist If your municipality is like mine, infrastructure is a major policy focus—and for good reason. From the physical to the digital, modern and sustainable infrastructure is a core building block of a thriving community.

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Homeroom

APRIL 26, 2024

Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Lead the Way on Healthy, Sustainable Infrastructure and Environmental Learning appeared first on ED.gov Blog. School systems across the U.S. are implementing environmental education standards, flipping the switch on solar Continue Reading The post U.S.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This week, the National League of Cities (NLC) celebrated the second anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), officially known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which has stepped up a federal-local partnership on rebuilding America’s infrastructure.

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GCN

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Communities of color benefit when federal agencies pick transportation projects, but most infrastructure money is doled out using old rules that favor whiter areas, according to a new report from the Urban Institute.

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Transportation 134

GCN

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The money, which is part of the 2021 federal infrastructure law, will help airports accommodate more passengers, make their facilities more accessible to people with disabilities and prepare for climate change.

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GovPilot

JUNE 12, 2023

US federal and state governments both recognize the key infrastructure developments needed to bring American physical and digital infrastructure to the modern world. They also recognize how difficult modernizing infrastructure can be with limited local government budgets.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Infrastructure CEOs can prepare as the industry adapts to changing technology and shifting stakeholder and societal expectations.

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Government Technology Insider

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Developing middle-mile network infrastructure is crucial to connecting people in these underserved and unserved communities. While the cost of Internet and devices contributes to lack of access, the barrier for nearly 20 percent of Americans without broadband Internet is a lack of infrastructure to provide this essential service.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Since President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law over one year ago, his Administration has hit the ground running to deliver investments that change people’s lives for the better and get America moving again. Already, over $195 billion has been announced and is headed to states, Tribes, territories, and local governments.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), officially known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), they are not only focusing on the infrastructure benefits of the project but have also demonstrated how these infrastructure projects will strengthen their local economies.

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Reprogramming the City

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Recovering energy from infrastructure has long been an area of opportunity that has only recently gained wide attention. InPipe deserves some more attention now, having just launched their new In-PRV (pressure recovery valve) as an integral piece of infrastructure to generate power for the city of Hillsboro, Oregon.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Welcome to this edition of Voices on Infrastructure by the Global Infrastructure Initiative (GII).

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NLC (National League of Cities)

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act, and American Rescue Plan Act […] Source Department of Housing and Urban Development; and Sarah Schaefer, social science analyst, Office of Policy Development and Research at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), officially known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), contains numerous grant opportunities for local governments for energy projects, providing funding nationwide for clean energy, new energy infrastructure and much-needed upgrades.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In the government sector , digital twins can be particularly useful in optimizing the performance of essential infrastructure, such as transportation networks, power grids, and water systems. It can also be helpful in other scenarios like transportation networks, power grids, and water systems.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

(Photo credit: World Bank Transport Team 2) Road infrastructures connect households to higher quality opportunities for employment, healthcare and education. This helps local governments rehabilitate road infrastructures and connect underserved communities in countries like Mexico, Peru, and Tunisia.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Last November, local leaders stood beside President Biden as he signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. Known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), this legislation kicked off a five-year race to get federal infrastructure funds out to local communities.

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GovPilot

AUGUST 25, 2023

Both federal and state authorities acknowledge the essential improvements required to modernize America's physical and digital infrastructure. But, as past hurdles in addressing infrastructure have highlighted, government officials also understand the challenges of updating such infrastructure on constrained local government budgets.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Since President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law over one year ago, his Administration has hit the ground running to deliver investments that change people’s lives for the better and get America moving again. Already, over $195 billion has been announced and is headed to states, Tribes, territories, and local governments.

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Laws Local Government Government 98

NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In the two years since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), officially known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), became law, communities of all sizes have been using these funds to address longstanding environmental problems, invest in infrastructure and prepare for emergent climate challenges.

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Laws 75

NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As municipalities apply and win Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), officially known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), programs, they are partnering with local, state and federal advocates along with the private sector to make residents’ lives better.

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Laws 59

NLC (National League of Cities)

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

With the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, billions of dollars have begun flowing into cities across the country to expand and improve their infrastructure. This historic investment will create an influx of new high-quality infrastructure jobs.

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Government Technology Insider

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In January of this year, hours before President Biden was set to visit the city of Pittsburgh, PA, to discuss the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) , the nearby Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed. Transportation infrastructure issues aren’t exclusive to Pittsburgh, however. Infrastructure Challenges and Priorities.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

As your city is figuring out how to achieve sustainability goals, city leaders might start to look into electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Every city has its unique challenges (that’s not news to you!). Lots of cities around the globe are doing it, but how will your municipality tackle it?

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Sustainability 119

FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2023

IT solutions are always evolving, and an agency’s ideal infrastructure in a given year might look different the next. What we are seeing now among agencies is the adoption of hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI). Over the past few years, federal agencies in particular have shifted from the cloud back to HCI.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 23, 2022

2022 was a historic year for cities, towns and villages, with direct federal funding coming to local governments to build and strengthen infrastructure projects around the country. Whether transportation, […] Source.

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GCN

MARCH 8, 2023

Governments should not just install new infrastructure but ensure residents can take advantage of the access, experts say.

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Government 115

Homeroom

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Recognizing the growing challenges high need LEAs face in ensuring that their Continue Reading The post ED Calling for Input on School Infrastructure and Sustainability Funding appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

APRIL 4, 2023

Ninety-five percent or more of water infrastructure spending occurs at the community level, and 87 percent of people nationwide are served by public water utilities. City leaders are essential decision makers in stewarding our water resources.

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GovPilot

AUGUST 7, 2023

Natural disasters like this rock communities and municipalities for years between fixing damaged infrastructure, helping now homeless constituents, and recovering government data. In the weeks and months following these disasters, local governments had to step up to rebuild their community and bounce back.

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Disaster Zone blog

OCTOBER 4, 2022

An important position given the risks to infrastructures.

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GovPilot

JULY 7, 2023

“The need for action in New Jersey is clear and recently released state-level data demonstrates that the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will deliver for New Jersey. For decades, infrastructure in New Jersey has suffered from a systemic lack of investment.”

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 17, 2023

New types of infrastructure will be essential for supporting battery- and hydrogen-powered aircraft that will begin operating this decade.

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Operations Sustainability 91

State Tech Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2023

But this is precisely the kind of assault on energy infrastructure for which federal and state officials across the country have spent years preparing action plans. Gunfire hit two power substations, and authorities say the attacker knew where to aim to achieve maximum damage. This kind of attack raises a new level of threat,” said Gov.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has captured headlines as a generational investment in America’s economic backbone.

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Local Government Government 104

FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Whether they’re turning on the lights, running the faucet or commuting to the office, citizens expect power, clean water, transportation services and other critical infrastructure to work every day. Critical infrastructure ensures the security, health, safety and well-being of all citizens.

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