infrastructure

Rural leaders who have worked years to improve broadband access said they were disappointed by the sharp decrease in federal dollars.

Developers are eyeing several Oklahoma communities as sites for huge, hyperscale data centers. These massive facilities can bring an influx of cash to local schools and governments, but they also demand resources.

CEO Sundar Pichai announced the investment with Gov. Greg Abbott during a press conference Friday.

While most proposed amendments on this year's ballot focused on taxes, voters also showed strong support for investing in Texas' network of technical colleges and dementia and Alzheimer's research.

If passed, the proposition would dedicate $1 billion a year to water projects.

Texas' congressional delegation obtained tentative funding for infrastructure improvements, university research and other initiatives, but the nearly 350 earmarks are all in jeopardy.

An Evergy spokesperson said solar projects approved by Kansas and Missouri will be generating electricity for customers in time to qualify for existing tax credits.

In the next 15 years, the demand for electricity in the U.S. is expected to increase by 30 to 50%. Data centers are a big part of that. But it's not just industry that will need more power. Commentator Scott Carlberg takes a look at energy use in the U.S. and how we all have a role to play.

Despite the efforts of local governments and others, the move to provide internet access to millions of Texans has been slow and faces new challenges.

The Southern Spirit Transmission project would allow limited energy to flow between the Texas grid and neighboring grids.