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Congress votes to rescind California vehicle emissions waiver
Clean vehicle advocates say air quality and public health will suffer; auto and petroleum industry lobbyists supported the move to end California’s authority under the Clean Air Act.
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Accurate, accessible location data streamlines operations and enhances cost-effective county and city governance.
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Iowa ADU law aims to address housing shortage
It joins a growing number of state and local governments lifting restrictions on accessory dwellings in areas zoned for single-family housing.
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NYC power bills going up this summer, ConEd warns
The increases come amid a national rise in electricity prices and rapidly growing demand. Consolidated Edison has spent about $2.35 billion on its distribution system since last summer.
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Judge stops DOT action against New York congestion pricing
A federal court judge issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting the Department of Transportation from imposing punitive actions as a deadline passed for New York to end its tolling program.
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With AI, post-tornado assessments could be ‘near-instantaneous’
Texas A&M researchers have developed a model that delivers comprehensive damage maps and recovery forecasts within hours of a storm.
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OpinionMaking energy affordable again: The role of cities, states and utilities in enhancing the energy safety net
Even as the U.S. pursues an energy agenda centered on achieving affordability through abundance, utilities and local governments have tools to help families navigate energy insecurities.
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Cities sue Colorado over housing reform laws
Similar legal challenges over housing policy and development autonomy are unfolding in California and Massachusetts, potentially reshaping state-local power dynamics.
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As robotaxis proliferate, safety, sustainability, traffic congestion concerns grow
Federal legislators and administrators want autonomous vehicle legislation to enable greater innovation; Uber, Tesla and other companies see opportunity.
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CenterPoint completes critical Houston grid upgrades ahead of hurricane season
The utility has bolstered its power grid and communications systems since Hurricane Beryl left almost 2.3 million Houston-areas customers without power last summer.
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California high-speed rail project seeks outside investors
Facing possible loss of federal grants, the authority leading the $128 billion project looks for new funding sources.
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DOJ dismisses lawsuits against Minneapolis and Louisville, Kentucky, police departments
Mayors in these cities, where high-profile police killings occurred, vow to continue reforms.
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Federal grantees reckon with loss of ‘generational’ recycling funding under Trump
The administration has canceled or limited grant awardees’ ability to access federal funding, changing how plastics and organics recyclers view the federal government.
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DOJ opens investigation after Chicago mayor touts Black hires
The department took issue with comments the mayor made at a public event Sunday, in which he identified six high-level positions held by Black workers.
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Boston unveils new path to first-time homeownership
A groundbreaking program lets families team up to buy multi-unit homes under a single mortgage, making ownership possible in an increasingly unaffordable market.
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Public transit ridership hits post-pandemic high: APTA report
U.S. transit ridership hit 85% of pre-pandemic levels in early 2025 despite still-low office occupancy, the American Public Transportation Association reports.
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Reimagining ‘managed retreat’ in a new reality
As federal disaster support evaporates and climate risks intensify, officials and experts say cities should lead with community-centered, forward-looking solutions.
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Washington governor signs laws regulating landfills, expanding organics service and more
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed five laws, including ones that affected renewable natural gas, PFAS in biosolids and plastic bags.
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Archer Aviation named official air taxi of 2028 LA Olympics
Archer’s air mobility network, which will include vertiports near sport stadiums and other venues, could help Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ push for a “no-car Games.”
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Supreme Court narrows police immunity in use-of-force cases
In rejecting the “moment of threat” defense, the court opens the door to greater officer accountability — though how the ruling will shape policing on the ground is still uncertain.
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How states are thinking about organic waste policy
Panelists from Divert, CalRecycle and NRDC discussed lessons that can be learned from a rising number of state organic waste policies in California and elsewhere.
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US DOT opens $1.5B funding round for transit buses and bus facilities
This year’s funding round, part of the 2021 infrastructure law, drops equity- and sustainability-related requirements.
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Thermal energy networks need municipal participation: report
Cities and other entities can develop neighborhood-scale thermal networks to lower greenhouse gas emissions, clean energy consultants say.
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DoorDash, Wing bring drone delivery to Charlotte
Panera is among a handful of restaurants now offering drone delivery from a shopping center in the North Carolina city.
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NYC launches ‘microhub’ pilot to reduce truck delivery congestion, pollution
Dedicated spaces for delivery trucks allow last-mile deliveries to be made by cargo bikes, pushcarts and zero-emission vehicles.
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Federal safety agency asks Tesla for details of its planned robotaxis
Tesla CEO Elon Musk previously announced plans to launch driverless ride-hailing services in Austin, Texas, and the San Francisco Bay Area this year.
