Federal permitting bill that could speed apartment construction advances in Senate

Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 measures could streamline permitting processes and development programs for multifamily, according to housing industry groups.

$480M Energy Dept. Loan Backs Overhaul of 22 Offshore Platforms

Federal financing will support about 2,400 construction jobs as Arena Energy reuses decades-old Gulf infrastructure, including a platform installed by Chevron in 1984 off Louisiana.

$23.5B Plutonium Plant Reuses Abandoned MOX Project at Savannah River

GAO found that plutonium project at former federal nuclear weapons production site in South Carolina faced design-package delays and contractor performance issus as $3.1B in early procurement and site work advanced before baselining.

Michigan's Palisades Nuclear Plant Restart Date is Still Unclear

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the 800-MW facility, closed since 2022, “would be back running” before year-end, possibly as early as Nov. 30, but restart manager Holtec International has not publicly committed to a date in the wake of a recent jobsite mishap and safety culture warning from federal regulators.

Transit Projects Get a Boost at Ballot Box as US Voters Approve $31B in Funding

The American Public Transportation Association emphasizes ongoing need for bipartisanship in incoming Congress to advance federal programs.

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