The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently requested a 60-day congressional review of its recommendation for $78.88 million in grants to support 10 infrastructure projects — with seven designated in rural areas to enhance accessibility and stimulate the economy. Read More »

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Energy Institute President and CEO Karen Harbert recently praised the U.S. Senate for its confirmation of Neil Chatterjee and Rob Powelson as new commissioners for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Read More »

Whether DIY homeowner or professional excavator, anyone with projects requiring digging is urged, “always call 811” by the American Petroleum Institute (API) before hitting the dirt to safeguard critical infrastructure and ensure utility service integrity. Read More »

Giving a second chance to groups temporarily rendered ineligible for federal Veterans Affairs funding because of new policies, VA Secretary David Shulkin recently revealed that organizations hoping for fiscal year 2018 grants will receive an extension. Read More »

The American Petroleum Institute (API) recently said it was disappointed in U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit's decision not to uphold the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to lower the Renewable Fuel Standard volume obligations for 2014-16. Read More »

Micron Technology Virginia recently received Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program certification from Virginia’s Department of Veterans Services for dedication to military veteran employment opportunities. Read More »

The Office of Global Partnerships with the U.S. Department of State, the University of Virginia Darden School of Business Institute for Business in Society and Concordia recently released their finalists for the P3 Impact Award of 2017. Read More »

Dan Brouillette, who boasts an outstanding resume of public leadership and private sector executive management, recently thanked the Senate following his appointment as the deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy. Read More »

The U.S. Navy recently awarded Lockheed Martin a $26.5 contract to deliver Enhanced Laser Guided Training Rounds (ELGTR) and refurbish shipping containers. Read More »

U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin said in a recent release he applauds proposed legislation to increase funding for programs that will increase the access that veterans have to health care as well as the need to increase its workforce. Read More »

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) praised President Donald Trumps's intent to issue an executive order for a complete review of the defense industrial base. Read More »

The Trump administration's economic plan, dubbed MAGAnomics, has the goal of growing the economy by 3 percent, and The Heritage Foundation is on board to help. Read More »

Tax reform principles recently released by the Trump administration and Congress is giving the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hope that tax reforms can be passed this year, U.S. Chamber Senior Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley said in a statement. Read More »

Michigan State University (MSU) is receiving $3.2 million to create a registry of Flint, Michigan, residents who have been exposed to the 2014-2015 crisis in which the city's water supply was poisoned with lead, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said. Read More »

Infrastructure truly is the foundation to our nation’s economic wellbeing, and we need that foundation to be solid and reliable. Read More »

With certain states still reeling from 2015-16 flooding, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson recently said that HUD will allocate an extra $178.5 million in grants to aid recovery efforts. Read More »

The U.S. Department of Energy recently allotted $7.8 million for 11 initiatives in California, Ohio, Illinois, Texas, Massachusetts and Colorado. Read More »

the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently helped fund $303 million in improvements for the Baltimore area with matching funds from the state and other sources for three dozen clean-water initiatives. Read More »

Carmen Rottenberg and Paul Kiecker were recently selected to serve pro tem positions pending presidential nominee confirmations for key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) posts. Read More »

A recent letter signed by three dozen U.S. senators to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke received accolades from the American Petroleum Institute (API), which commended the backing of sustainable offshore development plans. Read More »