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Here’s why Merced’s mayor spoke with high-speed rail authority this week

Merced Sun-Star » With the shifting plans around the state’s high-speed rail and its rising costs, Merced’s mayor headed to Sacramento this week to speak with officials in an attempt reaffirm the bullet train’s importance to the region. Mayor Mike Murphy spoke to the California High-Speed Rail Authority on Tuesday advocating for Merced to remain in the initial plans for the train.

March 21, 2018|

Administrator: EPA will play a role in water infrastructure improvements

The Washington Times » As the president indicated, our infrastructure is more than just roads and bridges — it is also our water infrastructure. Through important permitting reforms and localized investments and incentives, the EPA would be an integral part of initiating new projects and accelerating current endeavors to completion.

March 21, 2018|

Little-Known California Lawsuit Complicates Drought Plan for Lake Mead

News Deeply » States that share Colorado River water are negotiating a Drought Contingency Plan, but a recent lawsuit in California’s Imperial Irrigation District, a main player in the talks, is making things harder.

March 21, 2018|

Major Design Change Changed Bridge Cost, Schedule

U.S. News » Construction of the pedestrian bridge that collapsed and killed six people in the Miami area was behind schedule and millions over budget, in part because of a key change in the design and placement of one of its support towers.

March 20, 2018|
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