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TX
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- and how best to make it work. improvements in infrastructure because infrastructure is a critical issue
- The Infrastructure Report Card is is the most highly cited infrastructure report in Texas and the country
- First, we need to continue investing in our infrastructure.
- To improve our infrastructure, the IIJA is set to expire in 2020.
- linked to the water infrastructure if our wastewater infrastructure declines, our raw water sources
Keywords:
Texas, Infrastructure Report Card, ASCE, population growth, climate change, investment, public safety, engineering standards
Summary:
The meeting focused on the release of the 2025 Texas Infrastructure Report Card, highlighting key findings and recommendations for improving infrastructure across various sectors in the state. Julie Jones, Vice President of ASCE Texas, opened the session by introducing key speakers, including Dr. Art Wood and committee co-chairs Griselda Gonzalez and Austin Mazzarelli. Throughout the discussion, the report's grades were revealed, showing the state's infrastructure received an overall grade of 'C'—adequate but requiring significant attention and investment. Emphasis was placed on the rising challenges posed by climate change and increased population growth, underscoring the need for strategic investments in infrastructure to support Texas' economic growth and public safety.
TX
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- Through this bill, we prioritize small, rural, and failing utilities by explicitly stating the fund can
- areas fund under the Texas water fund, as well as funding for wastewater infrastructure projects and
- As I've shared with this committee before, the state faces two major water infrastructure challenges.
- We project $112 billion in long-term water infrastructure funding.
- The total estimated statewide cost of water infrastructure needs for water, wastewater, and flood infrastructure
Bills:
SB7
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 24th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
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- So again, I think this highlights the need for investment in water infrastructure in the state.
- So, there's a wide variety of things that these funds help to support infrastructure improvements.
- We see a need for $54.5 billion in flood infrastructure projects.
- Next, Texas faces two long-term water infrastructure challenges.
- An infrastructure challenge that we face has to do with addressing our aging, deteriorating drinking
Bills:
SB7
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the posture of the United States Transportation Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by a closed session in SVC-217. Mar 5th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Readiness and Management Support Subcommittee
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- military must ensure that pre-positioned stockpiles, robust transportation networks, and hardened infrastructure
- I would also like to hear your thoughts general on how we can better leverage infrastructure, our ports
- as part of that, when we look at where the fuel should be, how it should be set. up, what the infrastructure
- Again, relating to these kind of logistical issues, we think it's important to have additional infrastructure
Keywords:
Transcom, logistics, military readiness, air refueling, KC-135, KC-46, strategic infrastructure, geopolitical threats, Alaska
Summary:
During this meeting, the committee hosted an extensive discussion on the operations and logistical challenges facing the U.S. Transportation Command (Transcom). General Reid provided testimony on key areas including the importance of maintaining robust logistical capabilities in contested environments, particularly in relation to geopolitical threats posed by adversarial nations. Various members emphasized the necessity for modernization of the air refueling fleet, addressing issues such as the readiness of the KC-135 and the procurement of the next-generation KC-46 aircraft, which has experienced delays and technical challenges. The dialogue further extended to the strategic importance of U.S. ports and transportation infrastructure, especially in regions like Alaska which play a crucial role in military logistics and power projection.
AZ
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- Chairman and members, Judah Weissbaum, Chief of Government Affairs for the Water Infrastructure Finance
- to apply for and receive financial assistance, including forgivable principal, from the Water Infrastructure
- Given that there have been people in rural areas long before 1979, the previously most utilized wastewater
- which is largely capitalized by the federal government and administered by the state's Water Infrastructure
- Finance Authority, and does provide low-cost financing. ...administered by the state's Water Infrastructure
Keywords:
water conservation, grants, infrastructure, environmental protection, sustainability, cesspool remediation, cesspool replacement, forgivable principal, forgivable loan, wifa, water infrastructure finance authority, clean water revolving fund, drinking water revolving fund, wastewater infrastructure, on-site wastewater system, septic system, groundwater protection, public health, nonpoint source pollution, county water projects
NM
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- All right, Senator Campos, Senate Bill 193, acequia and ditch infrastructure fund transfer.
- to the transfers from the irrigation works construction fund to the SECA and Community Ditch Infrastructure
Keywords:
SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects, SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement
NM
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- to be if they already have the infrastructure?
- Is it for state-owned infrastructure? Yes. Data infrastructure.
- Is it for state-owned infrastructure? Yes. To help state-owned enterprise? That's correct.
- Is it for state-owned infrastructure? Yes. Data infrastructure.
- Is it for state-owned infrastructure? Yes. To help state-owned enterprise? That's correct.
Keywords:
SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects, SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement
MN
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- Not all states invest in their publicly owned housing infrastructure.
- order to preserve this infrastructure order to preserve this infrastructure all<00:38:38.200>
- Our residents, businesses, and visitors rely on our city infrastructure.
Keywords:
wastewater, infrastructure, funding, Litchfield, economic development, environmental compliance, Hastings, water treatment, PFAS, nitrates, bonds, capital investment, public health, HF212, Round Lake-Brewster, Independent School District No. 2907, school construction, school building, sales tax exemption, use tax exemption
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 18th, 2026 at 02:07 pm
House Taxation & Revenue
Bills:
SB240
Keywords:
capital outlay, capital projects, severance tax bonds, general fund appropriations, supplemental severance tax bonds, UNM School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, infrastructure, state buildings, courts, schools, higher education, road improvements, water and wastewater, tribal infrastructure, tribal projects, public safety, housing, emergency services, bonding
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:43 am
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- Capital-intensive industries such as energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure are especially sensitive
- And what that means is extreme increases in utility bills.
- We've got to do something for families to help them afford their utility bills as our state gets hotter
- It allows local governments to contribute capital and things like infrastructure.
- light, because that's several, a couple million at least, sewer, and you know, all of the kind of utility
Bills:
SB240
Keywords:
capital outlay, capital projects, severance tax bonds, general fund appropriations, supplemental severance tax bonds, UNM School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, infrastructure, state buildings, courts, schools, higher education, road improvements, water and wastewater, tribal infrastructure, tribal projects, public safety, housing, emergency services, bonding
AZ
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- When products with undisclosed back doors go into state systems and critical infrastructure, that creates
- produces proceeds that allow the state of Arizona to get some of this potentially vulnerable infrastructure
- So I was just wondering, is the Attorney General going to find where these critical infrastructures are
- , Representative, I believe it's the Department of Homeland Security identifying the critical infrastructure
- Critical infrastructure is defined in the bill.
Bills:
SB1308
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Katharine MacGregor, of Florida, to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior, and James Danly, of Tennessee, to be Deputy Secretary of Energy. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I've worked on environmental permitting and compliance for almost every type of energy infrastructure
- The utility and natural gas sectors, the subjects I regulated while at FERC, are critical component to
- We have a private sector that stands ready to invest capital, build infrastructure, and produce the energy
- It was because this committee funded, in particular, in both the bipartisan infrastructure law and the
- Can you commit to continuing to implement the Infrastructure Bill and the IRA programs that are focused
Keywords:
nuclear energy, permitting process, energy production, public lands, national parks, uranium imports, legislative bills, infrastructure development
Summary:
The committee meeting was dominated by discussions on a variety of legislative bills including major topics such as nuclear energy advancement, the effects of regulatory hurdles on energy production, and proposals to improve national park staffing and maintenance. Members expressed concerns over the federal government's handling of uranium imports and the necessity for maintaining a robust domestic nuclear supply chain. Efforts to streamline permitting processes to facilitate more efficient energy project development were also a focal point, alongside public testimony from stakeholders in the energy and environmental sectors. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure development to meet rising energy demands while addressing climate change impacts.
TX
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- Utility Council, Director of the Office of Air at TCEQ, which I've always wondered why.
- Including SWIFT, Rural Water Agriculture Fund, the Flood Infrastructure Fund. and it created the new
- It's like a utility development corporation with a couple of different counties.
- So it's got a huge. infrastructure with an itty-bitty teeny customer base And they've got an immense
- Costa, often acknowledged the utility of circumstantial evidence in discrimination cases and that an
Keywords:
Texas Water Fund, water management, infrastructure funding, local governments, workforce development, community colleges, educational programs, sustainability
Summary:
The meeting focused on several crucial issues, including the Texas Water Fund and its implications for development in the state. Various members highlighted the critical need for effective management of water resources, discussing the role of the Water Development Board and their strategies for outreach to local governments. The committee engaged in a thorough examination of funding projects and the sustainable financing necessary for communities facing challenges in meeting their infrastructure needs. Additionally, there was notable discussion regarding promoting workforce development and the alignment of educational programs with the demands of the job market as indicated by recent trends in community colleges.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. May 1st, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
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- sets like F-15EX, KC-46, and space control. and very soon the future CCA and the F-47 support infrastructure
- relates to cyber threats that you mentioned, I am concerned about the threats to our critical infrastructure
- Is it essential that the Air National Guard has the infrastructure and resources necessary to execute
- Iowa's 185th has served with honor and they absolutely deserve infrastructure that matches their operational
- But can you support me and this committee in working on those infrastructure projects?
Keywords:
Department of Defense, nominations, Matthew Lohmeyer, Justin Overbaugh, global security, military readiness, NATO, Russia, China, defense infrastructure
Summary:
The meeting was primarily focused on discussing nominations for key positions within the Department of Defense, specifically for roles such as the Undersecretary of the Air Force and the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. Senators expressed urgent concerns about global security threats, the need for robust military readiness, and the emphasis on effective collaboration with NATO allies amidst rising tensions with adversaries such as Russia and China. Several senators highlighted the challenges facing military infrastructure and defense capabilities, suggesting a critical need for improvements and investment in these areas to ensure national security.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations - Government Operations Division Apr 14th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Appropriations - Government Operations Division
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- Placed in the OMB budget to kind of make our operating budget whole, because we fund our utilities and
- . ...or infrastructure.
- Senator Irby [member_10907]: Chairman, on the infrastructure part, we as a state do share, you know,
- infrastructure with them, and I thought just to show our part of the cost with those projects.
- So, for $850,000 from SIF, that's my motion for infrastructure, one time. Okay, is there a second?
Bills:
SB2014
Keywords:
industrial commission, economic development, housing finance, oil and gas, rail infrastructure, financial assistance, emergency funding, 908, all
Summary:
The Government Operations Division met to continue work on the remaining bill and related amendments. Joe Morse asked the committee to include a $219,000 general fund replacement for rent that would no longer be collected from Career and Technical Education after the 15th floor of the tower becomes legislative space under the Legislative Council’s jurisdiction. Members discussed that state law currently requires rent only from executive branch office space, not legislative or judicial space, and there was no objection to adding the request to the amendment package.
The committee then revisited a set of amendments it had previously discussed, including whether to include funding for Prairie Public. Senator Dwyer argued against any Prairie Public funding, citing its reserves, endowment, and charitable gaming revenue, and said the state should prioritize other needs. Senator Irby supported a one-time infrastructure contribution as the state shares in related infrastructure costs. Senator Sickler said Prairie Public still provides unique local programming, but that a one-time infrastructure item would be a reasonable compromise rather than ongoing operating support.
A motion was made and seconded to provide Prairie Public $850,000 from the Strategic Investment and Improvement Fund for infrastructure needs. The roll call vote failed 3-2, with Senators Sickler and Irby voting aye, Senators Dwyer and Burkhard voting no, and Chairman Wanzek voting yes. After that vote, the committee indicated the amendment package was otherwise complete, though leadership had asked that final action on the bill be held for a little longer. The meeting adjourned with the understanding that more amendments could still be brought forward before the next meeting.
TX
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- Are they... ...utilizing what would be...
- Are they utilizing these firearms for committing crimes on Texas soil, aside from the mere purchase of
Keywords:
homeland security, border security, critical infrastructure, Department of Public Safety, intelligence operations, public-private partnerships, SB 2202, firearm trafficking, gun trafficking, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, Texas-Mexico border, United Mexican States, Mexico, DPS, second-degree felony, weapons transfer, illegal firearms transfer, arms smuggling, cross-border crime
TX
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- SB36 underscores the importance of protecting critical infrastructure by prioritizing sectors such as
- And then, yes, we have to invest. and protecting that critical infrastructure.
- My question is regarding the Infrastructure Liaison Officer program, specifically about the training
- There's room for critical infrastructure protection.
- In critical infrastructure included, but the analysts that do that job did a tremendous job.
Keywords:
homeland security, border security, critical infrastructure, Department of Public Safety, intelligence operations, public-private partnerships, SB 2202, firearm trafficking, gun trafficking, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, Texas-Mexico border, United Mexican States, Mexico, DPS, second-degree felony, weapons transfer, illegal firearms transfer, arms smuggling, cross-border crime
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Housing Committee Meeting - 2026-04-15
Housing Finance and Policy
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine constructing the Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill, focusing on United States Secretary of Transportation's perspective. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- A strong bipartisan commitment to infrastructure got us the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs
- Secretary, the door is open in this committee to big bipartisan things for our infrastructure.
- Infrastructure is not partisan.
- I think that we have to have a holistic view of how we. build out infrastructure. Great point.
- China, other places in the world, they build their infrastructure so much faster.
Keywords:
surface transportation, infrastructure reauthorization, bipartisan collaboration, safety, federal programs, funding challenges, bureaucracy, transportation needs, critical projects, public testimony
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on the development of the next surface transportation reauthorization bill. Discussions centered around key principles aimed at improving the safety and reliability of the transportation network, reforming federal programs for efficiency, and addressing the diverse transportation needs across various states. Members emphasized the importance of bipartisan collaboration to streamline processes, eliminate bureaucratic delays, and ensure timely funding for critical infrastructure projects. There were also notable conversations about specific projects and funding challenges, reflecting the urgency for action and commitment to modernizing America's infrastructure.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Steven Bradbury, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation. Feb 20th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- American people depend on the nation's transportation systems and infrastructure.
- Kansas has five airports that utilize essential air service.
- I mean, one of the largest construction infrastructure projects in the nation.
- That's true for every major infrastructure project we fund.
- funds that have already been announced for infrastructure projects?
Keywords:
transportation, air traffic control, safety regulations, Boeing 737 MAX, Department of Transportation, infrastructure funding, public safety, legislative oversight
Summary:
The committee meeting addressed several pressing issues concerning transportation, particularly focusing on the need for improved safety standards and efficient management at the Department of Transportation. Specific discussions revolved around air traffic control, with members highlighting the urgency for a significant upgrade in systems and personnel. Notably, concerns were raised regarding past practices, especially the handling of safety regulations during the Boeing 737 MAX incidents. The committee expressed a clear intent to ensure rigorous safety oversight moving forward, emphasizing that the health and safety of the public must remain the top priority in all legislative and funding decisions.