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SEPT. 8, 2026
Vol. 18 No. 33
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Latest American Infrastructure Magazine issue is here
This issue of American Infrastructure features generational investments across water and transportation infrastructure.
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TOP INFRASTRUCTURE NEWS
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Congress passes stopgap transportation bill
As the public transportation program authorization expires on September 30, legislators are moving forward to continue funding the nation's critical infrastructure. On Sept. 1, the House of Representatives passed the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, or HR 6500. This would avoid a government shutdown at the beginning of FY 2027 and also reauthorize some of the surface transportation programs through December 11. Then, on Sept. 2, the President signed it into law. This decision serves as a short-term solution for continued funding for transportation, planning and projects…
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EPA safeguards drinking water against cyberattacks, weather severity
On Aug. 31, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $11.75 million in grant funding for midsize and large drinking water systems. The funding aims to protect these systems from cybersecurity threats and improve resiliency against extreme weather events.“American families, businesses and schools rely on their local drinking water system to provide clean and safe water, day-in and day-out. Cyberattacks, wildfires, flooding and other hazards represent a significant risk…
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Legislation to enhance water security for Southern Nevada
On Sept. 3, 2026, Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) introduced the Southern Nevada Wastewater Infrastructure Lands Act. This legislation would enhance water security for Southern Nevada by conveying approximately 250 acres of federal land underlying the Flamingo Water Resource and Desert Breeze Centers to the Clark County Water Reclamation District. "This legislation helps enhance reliability of the operations at our facilities and enables us to responsibly plan for the future…
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California invests $2.7 billion for over 150 new projects
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved $2.7 billion in funding for more than 150 new projects designed to improve travel times, increase multimodal options and strengthen the state’s transportation against severe weather and other climate-related threats. The investment aims to deliver critical infrastructure upgrades and create thousands of jobs statewide. “Today’s investments support a transportation system that meets the diverse needs of communities…
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Jensen Infrastructure
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Registration opens for ASCE2027
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) announced that registration is open for its 2027 conference. ASCE2027 will take place from March 1-5, 2027, in Philadelphia. The event will bring together infrastructure, civil engineering and construction professionals with public officials and innovators for educational opportunities, infrastructure tours, networking and more…
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Brownsville, Texas makes strides to increase water availability
The Brownsville City Commission approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that is expected to provide up to $220 million for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The MOU is designed to increase water availability in Brownsville and Cameron Counties in Texas. “Brownsville is growing and we have a responsibility to make sure our infrastructure grows with it,” said Mayor John Cowen Jr., City of Brownsville…
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Improving the Oldest Interstate
MoDOT's $2.8 billion investment is in motion to modernize the nation's oldest interstate.“I-70 hasn’t seen this level of investment in the system since the 1950s,” said Karlee Covington, Improve I-70 Project Director, Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). Covington’s statement is not an exaggeration. Missouri-born engineer Rex Marion Whitton served as the president of the American Association of State Highway Officials and represented the Nation's State highway agencies…
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Building Phoenix’s Next Era
Phoenix is experiencing one of the most significant periods of economic expansion in its history and it is no accident. The city has spent decades making disciplined, forward-looking infrastructure investments that position Phoenix to compete globally while delivering real benefits to residents. Today, as advanced manufacturing reshapes the northern part of the city and major employers invest in our region, Phoenix is building the water…
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