Jan. 21 - Congress looks to reauthorize surface transportation law

Jan. 21 - Congress looks to reauthorize surface transportation law | 5 ways Trump can support construction

5 ways builders say Trump can support construction; When wildfires hit, homes built under fire-resistant codes are surviving. Communities are noticing.

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Jan. 21, 2025 | Today’s news and insights for smart city leaders

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Surface transportation reauthorization a top priority for House T&I committee

Separately, President Donald Trump put a freeze on new federal regulations and also ordered a halt to federal funding of electric vehicle charging stations.

5 ways builders say Trump can support construction

The Associated General Contractors of America itemized priorities for the new administration that will help bolster building activity.

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When wildfires hit, homes built under fire-resistant codes are surviving. Communities are noticing.

Building code changes resulted in more saved homes in the 2018 Camp Fire in California. With more frequent, intense wildfires likely, Western communities are taking a look but hearing concerns about costs and property rights.

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The future of public school infrastructure and operations

With the incoming Trump presidency, an array of policy proposals stand to impact how public schools are managed. Explore how districts are navigating mounting fiscal and operational challenges in this Trendline.

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