Dept. of Defense construction is a big winner in the proposed spending package, up 28% to $19B.

The measure—which will fund efforts including climate change mitigation, flood risk reduction, infrastructure resilience and drinking-water protection—also includes a prevailing wage requirement.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan returned to Jackson, Miss., Sept. 26 to reaffirm his commitment to ensuring the city gets relief for its ongoing drinking water issues.

An equipment failure at a water treatment plant is impacting service to about 180,000 people in and near Mississippi's capital.

The $5-million project is part of a slate of work that includes a $108-million water treatment plant rehabilitation.

Stakes rise as new infrastructure law hikes State Revolving Fund totals.

But it will be weeks until funds are actually released to states.