Finding the Flaws in the Federal Broadband Maps
Frustrated with the FCC maps, the National Association of Counties and other federal agencies are looking to figure out which communities lack broadband access.
Agriculture Secretary Optimistic States Will Recover From Trade War
Sonny Perdue also called FCC broadband coverage maps “fake news,” saying his agency wants to get more accurate information from states.
Cities’ Progress Toward Carbon Neutrality Gets Tougher
Some, like Minneapolis, still rely heavily on polluting natural gas to heat buildings through frigid winters.
Policy Experts: States and Localities Need More Electric Vehicle Incentives
Deployment remains in the early stages in many places.
8 Things Governments Can Do to Use Disruptive Technology Better
Making sure officials know what things like artificial intelligence do is a good starting point, according to a new report.
A Message to FEMA: Respond to Disasters Differently
Providing money to states faster after disasters, and offering funds before they strike, would make communities safer, governors said.
Republican Governors Want Trade War With China Over Quickly
An outcome to negotiations that lowers or ends Chinese tariffs could be critical to President Trump’s reelection hopes, Arkansas’ governor predicted.
Why Local Governments Aren’t All Aboard the Blockchain Train
From high costs of implementation to more pressing regulatory concerns, current barriers to entry make the technology difficult to implement.
Texas Estimates Hurricane Harvey Won’t Be an Overall Economic Hit
The large geography of the affected region and a significant influx of rebuilding funds helped lessen the disaster’s economic damage to the Lone Star State, according to a new analysis.
Using Data to Figure Out Where Transit Should Go
Fixed-route bus use, in particular, has seen steep declines in use while ride-sharing continues to grow in popularity, according to a new report.
This Rural Priority Won Big in the Federal Spending Bill
Some infrastructure funding was included in the final legislation signed by President Trump last week.
Invasive Species Have Some States Seeking Increased Federal Partnership
More than 5,000 invasive species—from plants like cheatgrass to rodents like nutria—inhabit the U.S. causing about $120 billion in economic damage annually.
Managing the Risks Inherent to Smart Cities
A new guide for non-technologists aims to help local officials avoid technology and policy pitfalls.
Republican Senator Says Infrastructure Proponents Need to Be Realistic
“We can do little reauthorizations within the current constraints, but to do something big we’d have to fess up and agree that you have to pay for things,” said U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee.
Bike Share Continues to Have an Equity Problem
Washington, D.C made it a goal to place more bike stations in disadvantaged neighborhoods, but wealthier, white areas are favored while usage remains low in predominantly black wards.
Forget Smart Cities. It’s Regions That Need to Be Smarter.
Widespread digital access and comprehensive infrastructure inventories will be the keys to regional success, according to Brookings policy experts.
‘At-Risk’ Railroads Hit Safety Equipment Deadline, Officials Say
After delays, Association of American Railroads staff are confident the industry will implement positive train control where federally mandated no later than Dec. 31, 2020.
State and Local Lawmakers Pitch How to Pay for a Big Infrastructure Package
Congress has little time to reach consensus on ideas like increasing the gas tax and phasing in vehicle miles traveled before the 2020 election cycle shuts their window to fix and modernize everything from roads to water pipes.
Governors Request More Federal Support for Climate and Emissions Efforts
Expanding resilient infrastructure grants topped their list.
Trump Short on Infrastructure Details in State of the Union
The president said it's time to deal with ‘crumbling infrastructure,’ but delivered no concrete ideas on how to invest.
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