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US mayors: Keep troops out of our cities
Declaring that “law enforcement is a local responsibility,” a bipartisan coalition of mayors calls for federal troops to leave Los Angeles.
Updated June 11, 2025 -
Seattle outlines 7 priorities for autonomous vehicle adoption
Robotaxi policies should factor in equity, workforce training, safety and environmental concerns, diverse city residents said.
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Walmart to expand drone delivery to 5 more cities
Customers in Atlanta, Houston and more will be able to tap into the technology by next year as part of the retailer's deepening collaboration with Wing.
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Why sanctuary cities say they won’t back down
Maintaining resident trust outweighs federal pressure to participate in immigration enforcement, some city officials say.
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$5.4B in federal funds available for bridge construction, repair, maintenance
The Trump administration changed the criteria for these grant programs to eliminate requirements related to equity, climate and inclusive economic development.
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$1.34B Phoenix light rail expansion opens
The 5.5-mile South Central Extension is expected to add 8,000 riders per day on Valley Metro's light rail lines. The project overcame construction delays and a ballot measure from opponents.
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How the Texas DOT uses AI
Artificial intelligence is helping traffic incident response and promises much more, department leaders said.
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Apartment rents begin to recover in high-supply metro areas
Western and Sun Belt markets have posted month-over-month gains following long-term declines.
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5 takeaways from Trump’s proposed 2026 budget for rail and public transit
Amtrak would be spared budget cuts, while public transit could get a 1.5% funding boost.
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Local leaders warn U.S. Senate not to pull the plug on clean energy credits
Bipartisan coalition says proposed cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act would threaten jobs and local investments, raise energy costs and create economic uncertainty.
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W.C. Smith to pay $1M in DC apartment pricing suit
The settlement also requires the firm to reform its business practices in order to resolve allegations that it conspired with other District landlords via RealPage’s software.
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Retrieved from Dallas Convention Center on June 04, 2025
Dallas hires Turner, AECOM for convention center renovation
The project, worth $3.7 billion overall, will expand the current facility to more than 2 million square feet.
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Can California high-speed rail survive without federal funds?
While the California High-Speed Rail Authority looks for a path forward, some believe additional state or private funding will be hard to find.
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New York bets big on green economy with Brooklyn climate innovation hub
NYC and LA nonprofits expect BATWorks to nurture 150 cleantech startups, generate $2.6B in economic impact and create more than 600 green jobs.
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Opinion
NYC’s congestion pricing could be halted, but the data says it’s working
TomTom data shows a significant shift in traffic patterns, with congestion levels dropping considerably across the city, a company expert says.
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Is your city prepared to weather the storm without FEMA?
Local officials must act now to build emergency networks for community-based disaster resilience as federal support evaporates, experts say.
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Tracker
US high-speed rail projects: The latest news
The U.S. Department of Transportation said it could terminate two grant agreements previously awarded to the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
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Mayors call for action amid rising antisemitism
As attacks targeting Jews and Jewish institutions surge across the U.S., one security expert demands a “coordinated, unapologetic and immediate” response.
Updated June 3, 2025 -
Alstom opens new passenger rail car manufacturing plant in New York
The $75 million facility reshores production of stainless steel car body shells from Brazil and creates or retains nearly 650 jobs.
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Private construction pullback drags down overall spending
Nearly 22% of contractors have reported project delays or cancellations due to tariff-related impacts, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.
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Trump administration deletes ‘sanctuary city’ list after backlash
The list was taken down after sheriffs, mayors and officials from listed jurisdictions pushed back, but DHS maintains the information remains valid for enforcement purposes.
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Chicago-area public transit faces up to 40% service cuts
The Illinois General Assembly ended its legislative session without resolving a $770 million budget gap affecting train, bus and commuter service across Northern Illinois.
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Q&A
How Washington, D.C.’s first climate week came together
Behind the scenes with DC Climate Week co-founders C’pher Gresham and Vid Mićević on how they, and over 200 volunteers, built toward the first week-long climate event in the nation’s capital.
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AI, drones, private radar fill gaps from National Weather Service cuts
Private tech companies are stepping in to support local officials on the front lines of weather emergencies as federal offices struggle to stay staffed.
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Californians leap at state e-bike voucher offer
The popular program offsets e-bike costs for low-income residents and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.