10 days agoWest Virginia Plans $3.2 Million AFA for Household Water Filtration Program
West Virginia’s health and environmental agencies plan to compete an AFA for one organization to manage a $3.2 million water-filtration initiative serving 5,000 households in McDowell and Mingo counties. The announcement is expected this week, with an award anticipated in January 2027 and testing and equipment distribution expected to begin in February.
14 days agoBrooklyn Opposition Highlights Data Center Siting and Permitting Risks
Community and political opposition to data center development is increasing uncertainty around siting, permitting, environmental-health review, disclosure, and public engagement. Nearly $200 billion in projects were reportedly delayed, stalled, or blocked in the first half of 2026, signaling schedule and delivery risks for developers and contractors as states consider additional guardrails.
122 days agoNew York State Implements Extensive Air Quality Health Advisory Response
Governor Kathy Hochul has initiated a statewide Air Quality Health Advisory in response to deteriorating air quality caused by wildfires. The state's comprehensive strategy includes distributing over 100,000 N95 masks, indicating a sustained procurement need for protective health gear amidst ongoing environmental challenges.