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    Mayors call arrest of Newark, N.J., mayor ‘deeply troubling’

    Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka’s arrest during his attempt to inspect a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility raised concerns about federal overreach.

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    Smart from the start: The future of pavement preservation has arrived

    America’s residential streets are declining, but an emerging solution helps take the health of your local roads and your community to the next level.

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    Air taxi manufacturer Joby Aviation ups flight tests with onboard pilots

    Joby CEO JoeBen Bevirt said government support on the state and federal level will help the U.S. to lead the technology for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

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    NOAA stops tracking cost of extreme weather and climate disasters

    The data can't be replicated by city and state governments, scientists say.

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    Policy, tax uncertainty holding back US clean energy development

    Clean energy policy experts gathered at DC Climate Week said the current uncertainty around the U.S. tax and tariff environment is inhibiting the market.

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    DOT awards $3.2B to 180 projects

    Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Biden administration left the transportation department with 3,200 unobligated grants.

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    Trump’s second 50 days: The impact on local governments

    President Donald Trump, his cabinet and the Department of Government Efficiency are changing federal policy and funding streams, creating wide-ranging implications for local governments.

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    Report ranks states’ efforts to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning

    UL Standards & Engagement officials recommend cities and states mandate indoor carbon monoxide alarms, conduct public awareness campaigns and train first responders.

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    How LA hoteliers can prepare for Olympics, World Cup amid a complex operating environment

    Hotel employers, labor unions, city officials and industry associations will need to work together to ensure Los Angeles offers a world-class experience to visitors, writes attorney Lara Shortz.

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    Trump administration plans to end popular Energy Star program

    The program has helped consumers save more than $500 billion in energy costs and 5 trillion kWh since it launched in 1992 under President George H.W. Bush.

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    Urban tree-planting programs adapt to federal funding retraction

    The Trump administration rescinded $75 million in federal grants for tree maintenance and planting in underserved neighborhoods. Cities and nonprofits are pivoting to state funding, collaboration and rule changes.

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    Uber expands robotaxis in partnership with Waymo, May Mobility, others

    Atlanta will soon join Austin, Texas, offering autonomous Uber ride-hailing vehicles, the company's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, said today.

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    Q&A

    Tariff concerns mean uncertainty for multifamily housing, industry economist says

    Former RealPage Chief Economist Jay Parsons unpacks the future impacts of supply, rent growth and rent control legislation.

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    Amtrak could modernize Northeast Corridor for less: NYU study

    Researchers at New York University propose innovations to turn the Northeast Corridor into a true high-speed rail line, benefiting commuters and intercity riders.

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    Lawsuit challenges NYPD “gang database”

    Plaintiffs claim Blacks and Latinos who have tattoos and wear gang-affiliated colors are being added to the database, which NYPD says is a crucial tool in stopping gang-related shootings.

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    California DMV proposes new AV regulation framework

    Heavy-duty autonomous vehicles over 10,001 pounds can be tested with a DMV-approved permit under the state’s new framework.

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    House bill would rescind $3.1B from transportation equity grants

    If enacted, some 78 projects funded by the Neighborhood Access and Equity program would be at risk of losing grants previously awarded.

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    Trump budget proposal slashes climate funding

    Renewable energy, environmental justice and Superfund cleanup are among programs that would be eliminated.

    Updated May 5, 2025
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    Silicon Valley apartments anticipate return-to-office housing needs

    Adjacent to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the development features housing, parks, bike lanes, restaurants and shops.

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    Amazon’s Zoox robotaxis start testing in Los Angeles

    Los Angeles becomes the sixth city where Zoox is testing its autonomous vehicles. The company expects to accept customers this year in Las Vegas.

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    3 cities join lawsuit challenging mass layoffs of federal workers

    Unions, nonprofits and local governments allege the staff reductions threaten vital services and public safety.

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    Jacobs-McCourt books $99M Boston-area road project

    The contractors expect to wrap up work on Massachusetts’ first diverging diamond interchange by mid-2030.

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    Trump directs Justice Department, military to support local law enforcement

    The National Police Association applauds the order as providing needed support, while civil liberties groups warn of federal overreach and the danger of escalating tensions.

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    House committee proposes annual $250 fee for EVs

    Shoring up the Highway Trust Fund with annual federal registration fees for electric and hybrid vehicles is part of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee’s budget reconciliation proposal.

    Updated May 1, 2025
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    Cities lose “critical guidance” from climate report: former NOAA official

    The National Climate Assessment provides region-specific projections for infrastructure planning, budgeting and emergency preparedness.

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    DOT will cut funds to transportation projects with DEI: Duffy

    The U.S. transportation secretary also told funding recipients that they need to cooperate with immigration officers or potentially face civil or criminal prosecution.