Terry O'Sullivan has led the Laborers’ International Union of North America since 2000. His replacement, Brent Booker, is LIUNA vice president and a third-generation member of the union.
Communities face daunting recovery in 170-mile wake of storm that left more than 1,000 severely damaged and flattened homes, with multiple utilities, roads and public buildings also affected.
Industry executive, named to head the Federal Aviation Administration, withdrew as a candidate after Senate Republicans said he lacked experience for the job.
At the European Union summit, negotiations got underway on details to launch continent toward self-sufficient clean energy manufacturing and materials sourcing to meet proposed net-zero emissions goals.
The initial congressional hearing on President Joe Biden’s 2024 US Dept. of Transportation budget proposal showed evidence of continued strong bipartisan support for infrastructure, although the parties differed on the specifics.
DOE's push to attract private investors is seen to fast-track commercialization of clean hydrogen, long duration energy storage and advanced nuclear power.