Executive orders, funding freezes, and what’s next for federal disbursements - In his first week in office, President Trump issued a record number of executive orders (EOs) and key executive memorandums, setting new federal...more
With unified Republican control and President-elect Trump in the White House, the new 119th Congress is certain to launch a wave of oversight activities. Organizations should prepare now for a high-stakes and unpredictable...more
1/3/2025
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Pillsbury’s recent alert on the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, or “DOGE,” an autonomous organization created by President-elect Trump and spearheaded by Elon Musk, identified several steps for industries...more
12/4/2024
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With more application windows for projects across the infrastructure, energy and technology sectors opening in the first three quarters of 2023, businesses should begin preparing now. Applicants must meet certain compliance...more
4/3/2023
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The Biden-Harris Administration is poised to work with states to make significant investments in replacing lead pipes across the country.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make awards to state agencies to remove...more
On the one-year anniversary of its signing, the implementation of the IIJA remains a heavy lift for the federal agencies charged with carrying out its requirements.
Key Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) have been...more
The grant program will be authorized and appropriated through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program will provide a “first-of-its-kind” investment to state, local and...more
The Department of Energy has released two Requests for Information soliciting feedback and recommendations on the $9.5 billion-dollar clean hydrogen programs established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
The...more
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides the single largest investment in water infrastructure in the nation’s history.
The significant expansion of funding is expected to spur water projects across the nation...more
The Biden administration is moving to implement the new electric vehicle charging station programs and $7.5 billion in new federal funds provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
In mid-December, the White...more
The new infrastructure law includes key opportunities for institutions of higher education, including through new grant programs and opportunities to partner on research and pilot projects.
Rural institutions of higher...more