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The Biden administration took a significant step towards America's transition to clean energy sources and the modernization of the outdated U.S. power grid

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- In 2022, 516 people went missing in the state of Wisconsin. Every one of these people ...

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- In 2022, 516 people went missing in the state of Wisconsin. Every one of these people has a story. A nonprofit based in Green ...

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- In 2022, 516 people went missing in the state of Wisconsin. Every one of these people has a story. A nonprofit based in Green ...

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- In 2022, 516 people went missing in the state of Wisconsin. Every one of these people has a story. A nonprofit based in Green ...

Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. (D-N.J.) Subcommittee Chair Donald Payne, Jr. (D-N.J.) kicked off the event, which ran for nearly 4-1/2 hours. “Thanks to the bold vision of President Biden, we stand at the crossroads of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform the nation’s passenger-rail network and bring it into the 21st century,” he said. “Imagine being able to hop on a train in Newark at 9 a.m. and make it to Washington in time for today’s hearing at 11 a.m. High-speed rail could be ...

First published on High-speed rail advocates talked up its benefits at a congressional hearing Thursday, while opponents raised concerns around how projects can be financed and be economically viable. Supporters testimony before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committees Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials focused on how high-speed rail could translate to reduced congestion, new job opportunities and economic revitalization for communities. But the specter ...

High-Speed Debate Continues—in Congress High-Speed Debate Continues—in Congress Written by David Peter Alan, Contributing Editor The long-simmering controversy over high-speed rail (HSR) continued during a May 6 hearing before the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials. Its theme: “When Unlimited Potential Meets Limited Resources: The Benefits and Challenges of High-Speed Rail and Emerging Rail Technologies.” ...

Published: Monday, May 3, 2021 Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.). Photo credit: Francis Chung/E&E News Senate Environment and Public Works Committee ranking member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) has emerged as the Republicans lead negotiator on infrastructure. Francis Chung/E&E News The House and Senate are technically not in session this week, but discussions on President Bidens multitrillion-dollar infrastructure push will continue behind the scenes and in virtual committee hearings. While...