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    Air taxis and urban air mobility: The latest developments

    Joby Aviation's vertiport plan targets Florida, New York and Texas.

    Updated Aug. 4, 2026
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    How to stretch your agency’s procurement budget during times of need

    Three things to keep in mind.

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    30+ water utility cyberattacks expose a vulnerability across US cities

    Attackers remotely accessed industrial controllers at water systems in seven states. The campaign suggests a common weakness utilities everywhere should address, experts warn.

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    High-speed trains would get new noise regulations in FRA proposal

    The update “will remove a major obstacle” to future U.S. high-speed rail projects, the Federal Railroad Administrator said.

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    LA homelessness ticks up after two years of declines

    Funding cuts in Los Angeles city and county are the primary cause for increased homelessness this year, local agencies say.

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    Zoox purpose-built robotaxis get first-ever nod from NHTSA for paid rides

    No steering wheel, no pedals, no problem: Zoox will start charging customers for rides in Las Vegas next month, following approval by local regulators.

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    SNAP cuts could shift new costs onto cities, mayors say

    Emergency services could be impacted, and the reduced federal food assistance and higher administrative costs will ripple through local economies, city leaders warn.

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    Seattle pares back environmental review appeals in effort to ramp up housing development

    The reform eliminates an administrative step that has held up new zoning and housing planning efforts, advocates say.

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    Boston’s $10B coastal resilience infrastructure plan wins access to billions in federal funding

    The city qualifies for a 65% federal cost share following a U.S. Army Corps feasibility study, paving the way for more than 20 flood-protection projects expected to prevent $41 billion in damages.

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    $610M available for FTA bus grants

    This round could close out five years of Federal Transit Administration bus investments from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law, with future funding uncertain.

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    These cities’ short-term rental income spiked the most from the World Cup

    A 60% average surge in short-term rental income was not evenly distributed among host cities, an analysis found — largely due to local regulations.

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    Trump reveals plans for $22.5B Dulles airport overhaul

    Municipal bonds and public-private partnership opportunities would finance Trump’s plan to modernize Washington Dulles International Airport.

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    Washington Union Station renovation seeks private investment

    The U.S. Department of Transportation will invest $24 million to develop a public-private partnership, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

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    AI adoption by local governments outpaces public trust: survey

    Transparency about AI use and quality of digital infrastructure were among the issues where resident perceptions were less favorable, the survey found.

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    Accessible pedestrian signal rollout in Chicago ahead of targets, but technical gaps persist: report

    Improvements are needed to ensure blind and low-vision pedestrians can safely use the system, inspectors say, but the city has exceeded its court-ordered installation requirement.

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    Waymo robotaxis safer than human drivers: IIHS report

    Waymo vehicles operating in self-driving mode were involved in 68% fewer crashes than human drivers in comparable conditions, according to a new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety report.

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    HUD funding changes spur lawsuit from fair housing groups

    Funding for more than 100 nonprofit fair housing organizations nationwide is in jeopardy following a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development program revision, the lawsuit states.

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    $2.8B Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant program must resume, judge rules

    The Environmental Protection Agency defied a prior court order when it continued to terminate the grants, a judge ruled, ordering it to implement the program through Sept. 30.

    Updated July 28, 2026
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    $7.6B in clean energy grant cancellations politically driven: court filing

    The Energy Department's admission comes as the Trump administration proposes giving political appointees greater authority over grant awards.

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    Surface Transportation Legislation

    Mass transit, bike lanes, EV infrastructure face substantial cuts in DOT proposal

    Building and expanding interstate highways is a priority for the administration’s next surface transportation legislation, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a letter to six Senate leaders.

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    Clean water funding map would get redrawn under Senate bill

    The bipartisan overhaul would increase allocations for fast-growing states and reduce funds for others, the first change since 1987 to the EPA revolving fund distribution.

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    Cybersecurity incident disrupts DC housing authority for weeks

    Limited sensitive information was compromised in the June attack, the housing authority said.

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    States sue over FEMA tying public safety funding to elections, immigration

    The agency’s threat to withhold Homeland Security Grant funding jeopardizes emergency response, wildfire management, flood mitigation and other programs, the lawsuit states. FEMA says it “will preserve election integrity.”

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    $530M from state millionaire tax will go to Boston-area transit agency

    The infusion from the state’s fiscal year 2027 budget will help cover the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s operating expenses.

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    How do you train a new AI service agent? A lot like you would a new employee, a city CIO says.

    Raleigh, North Carolina, is resolving nearly half of its IT support requests with an artificial intelligence agent, and it has more big plans on the horizon.

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    Tesla robotaxis now open to riders in 4 cities

    Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants to bring its robotaxis to more cities “as fast as humanly possible,” he told investors during the company’s earnings call.