Biden administration announced Oct. 8 $2.6 billion more for that effort, distributed through drinking water state revolving funds and added to $15 billion funded through the federal infrastructure law.

A commentary on the  fast-track, rhetoric-amplified national election.

The federal approval, which would allow work to start as early as next year on the 2.6-GW project, is the tenth by the Biden Administration.

The facility would accommodate commercial traffic crossing into the U.S. in Douglas, Ariz., relieving an aging facility nearby.

FHWA formula highway funds viewed as critically important part of surface transportation program.

Nonresidential specialty trade contractors gained the most jobs among construction segments, gaining 17,000 positions.

But justices declined to block business group and red state suits against tougher curbs on mercury pollutants from coal-fired power plants and methane emissions from oil and natural gas facilities. 

Projects selected by the U.S. Dept. of Energy would add nearly 1,000 miles of transmission development and 7,100 MW of capacity in Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

Biden signs the continuing resolution, but the measure only lasts until Dec. 20.