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ASCE Kicks off Infrastructure Week with new Grading the States StoryMap

May 18, 2026By: ASCE Staff

This Infrastructure Week, ASCE published a new ArcGIS StoryMap highlighting the State Infrastructure Report Card Program, which is modeled after the Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. The StoryMap, Grading the States: A State-by-State Assessment of the Nation’s Infrastructure, explains how state report cards are developed—from convening volunteer committees and conducting rigorous reviews to releasing the......

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Gas tax holiday gains traction with Republican support; ASCE voices opposition

May 13, 2026By: ASCE Staff

Gas Tax Holiday Gains Momentum in Washington The White House and some Republican lawmakers recently added momentum to a legislative proposal to suspend the federal gas tax, providing drivers with a temporary federal gas tax holiday. ASCE is urging Congress to reject the idea, warning that a suspension would weaken Highway Trust Fund revenue, threaten......

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Tags: #HighwayTrustFund, gas, gas tax, highway trust fund, infrastructure, infrastructure investment, infrastructure report card, surface transportation

ASCE, Partners to Celebrate Infrastructure Week 2026: May 18-22!

May 13, 2026By: ASCE Staff

Join the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) as well as state, local, and national partners as we celebrate Infrastructure Week 2026 from May 18 – 22! Why Infrastructure Week 2026 Matters Infrastructure Week provides an opportunity to recognize the impact and importance of infrastructure to the nation’s quality of life, economy, and security. Activities......

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FEMA Reform Proposal Signals Major Shift in Disaster Policy

May 13, 2026By: ASCE Staff

What the 2026 FEMA reform proposal would change The future of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is full of uncertainty as a major Administration proposal would decentralize disaster response, shift primary responsibility to state and local governments, and make significant cuts to the agency’s workforce. Key changes focus on streamlining aid, reducing duplicative environmental......

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Tags: disaster recovery, FEMA, resilience

School Infrastructure Examined in Latest ASCE Report Card Webinar

April 30, 2026By: ASCE Staff

On May 20, ASCE joined with engineering, architecture, and policy leaders to showcase key solutions in school infrastructure. Hosted by the Build America Schools Infrastructure Coalition (BASIC) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the event provided an overview of the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure which  graded schools “D+.” Issues across funding, safety,......

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Minnesota’s Infrastructure Earns a C in ASCE’s 2026 Report Card

April 30, 2026By: ASCE Staff

Minnesota Infrastructure Report Card 2026 Overview On Thursday, April 30th, the Minnesota Section and Duluth Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2026 Report Card for Minnesota’s Infrastructure at the State Capitol building in Saint Paul. A press release was also held at the Duluth International Airport. The report card covers......

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ASCE Brings Together Infrastructure & Policy Leaders to Showcase Innovation

April 30, 2026By: ASCE Staff

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Building With Nature: How Green Infrastructure Is Shaping the Cities of Tomorrow

April 22, 2026By: ASCE Staff

Each Earth Day offers an opportunity to reflect on how infrastructure decisions shape the natural and built environments for generations. As weather patterns intensify, resulting in more heat, flooding, and water scarcity, civil engineers are increasingly embracing green infrastructure and nature‑based solutions to improve sustainability and resilience—the ability of infrastructure systems to withstand, adapt to,......

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Tags: earthday, green infrastructure, greeninfrastructure

Making the Grade Webinar Explores Energy Infrastructure

April 16, 2026By: ASCE Staff

On April 30, ASCE hosted infrastructure leaders and policy experts to showcase the U.S. energy sector. Following the release of the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, the discussion shared key findings on the state of U.S. infrastructure which received a C in its latest report. As energy was the central focus of the webinar,......

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Tags: #energyinfrastructure, energy, infrastructure, infrastructure investment, infrastructure report card

Inside the White House’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Proposal

April 09, 2026By: ASCE Staff

Earlier this month, the White House released its proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2027, outlining the administration’s priorities for federal spending and setting the stage for what is likely to be another contentious appropriations process on Capitol Hill. While the president’s budget is not law and is rarely enacted as proposed congressional appropriations, it......

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