Dive Brief: - The Trump administration is once again asking Congress to eliminate spending within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, reducing the agency’s discretionary budget for fiscal 2027 by 13% to $73.5 billion. - The budget proposal eliminates key affordable housing and homeless assistance for local governments, including the $3.3 billion Community Development Block Grant and $1.3 billion HOME Investment Partnerships Program. It also cuts $393 million from homeless assistance programs in favor of services for mental health and substance abuse programs. - The U.S. Conference of Mayors called on Congress to protect the “critical” programs. “These programs have enjoyed bipartisan support for decades, have produced measurable results, and are more effective because they include local decision-making,” USCM President and Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt said in a news release. Dive Insight: Well into its second year, the Trump administration has so far been unsuccessful in convincing Congress to gut or reroute funding for federal affordable housing and homeless aid programs. In its FY26 budget, the administration called for $33 billion in cuts to HUD, a request that Congress “resoundingly rejected,” according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Congress instead increased funding for HUD programs by $7.2 billion, NLIHC stated in a press release. The latest proposed budget reflects the administration’s push to move away from “housing first” efforts in favor of approaching homelessness as a mental health and criminal justice issue by eliminating funding for the Continuum of Care program and injecting $4 billion into an Emergency Solutions Grant program for short-term transitional housing. The administration also continues to target HUD programs it deems “woke” or that promote equity, including HUD’s $50 million Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing. As an affordable housing and homelessness crisis continues in the U.S., NLIHC called on Congress to increase
Apr 7, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
Hanover, 7 April 2026 In a personal and politically reflective speech in Hanover, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen connects her roots in Lower Saxony with Europe’s capacity to navigate crises, stressing unity, energy security, and the need to restore confidence in the future of the European project. In a ceremonial address delivered in Hanover on 7 April 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used the occasion of receiving the Lower Saxony Land Medal to reflect on identity, resilience, and Europe’s strategic direction in a period of geopolitical uncertainty. Blending personal biography with political messaging, von der Leyen framed Lower Saxony as both a formative environment and a symbolic microcosm of European integration. Recalling her family history and early professional and political career in the region, she emphasized its role in shaping her understanding of cohesion, adaptability, and long-term transformation. A central theme of the speech was the concept of resilience through unity, illustrated by Lower Saxony’s post-war reconstruction and integration of diverse populations. Von der Leyen drew a direct parallel to the European Union’s capacity to respond collectively to crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the energy shock following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and ongoing geopolitical disruptions. She underlined that energy security and strategic autonomy remain shared European responsibilities, arguing that no Member State can act effectively in isolation. Using the symbolic imagery of the Saxon Steed—featured on the medal—she highlighted stability and endurance as essential qualities for navigating current global volatility. Recent geopolitical shocks, she noted, have had immediate and tangible effects on European citizens, reinforcing the need for coordinated EU-level responses. A forward-looking dimension of the speech focused on restoring optimism and intergenerational responsibility. Referencing the legacy of astronomer Caroline Herschel, von der Leyen called for renewed ambition and confidence in Europe’s future. She warned that
Apr 7, 2026 · via ieu-monitoring.com
The Human Edge in an Agentic, AI-Powered IoT Era Ayush Raj JhaAyush Raj Jha Technology isn’t just moving fast — it’s compressing. In today’s Internet of Things (IoT) landscape, innovation cycles are shrinking while expectations are growing. Organizations are navigating rapid advances in artificial intelligence, the proliferation of connected devices, evolving edge and cloud architectures, and increasing pressure to deliver smarter, faster, and more reliable connected systems. At the same time, businesses expect measurable outcomes: operational efficiency, predictive insights, automation, and better real-time decision making. The result is an environment where teams are expected to design, deploy, and manage complex IoT ecosystems at unprecedented speed. Everyone is promising more intelligence, more automation, and faster innovation. The emergence of agentic AI systems is accelerating this transformation even further. Unlike traditional software systems that require constant human instruction, agentic systems can monitor environments, interpret data, make decisions, and initiate actions autonomously. Within IoT ecosystems, these systems can analyze sensor data, optimize processes, trigger responses across connected infrastructure, and continuously learn from system behavior. Combine that with billions of connected devices — sensors, industrial equipment, wearables, vehicles, and smart infrastructure — and the scale of the IoT ecosystem becomes staggering. These devices generate constant streams of data from the physical world, creating a living network of information that organizations can analyze and act upon in real time. This transformation is reshaping industries. In manufacturing, connected sensors monitor equipment health and enable predictive maintenance, reducing downtime and improving operational efficiency. In smart cities, connected infrastructure helps manage traffic flows, optimize energy consumption, and enhance public safety. In healthcare, connected medical devices continuously monitor patient data, enabling proactive care and earlier intervention. In agriculture, IoT systems track soil conditions, weather patterns, and crop health, allowing farmers to optimize yields and reduce waste. Across these sectors,
Apr 7, 2026 · via iotforall.com
A controversy has erupted in a California city over a tourism app developed by its mayor. The app, which is not officially sanctioned by the city, has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and ethical implications. The mayor's initiative comes at a time when cities are increasingly using technology to enhance tourism, but the lack of transparency and official oversight has led to public skepticism. According to CapRadio, the controversy centers around the mayor's personal involvement in the app's development and potential financial gains. Critics argue that such initiatives should be managed by city officials and not by individuals with personal stakes. This issue highlights the broader challenges cities face in balancing innovation with governance. The use of technology in tourism is not new. Cities worldwide are adopting artificial intelligence to improve safety and efficiency, as detailed in a report by the University of Pennsylvania. However, the deployment of AI raises questions about privacy, transparency, and public trust. Effective governance frameworks are essential to ensure that technological advancements benefit all stakeholders without compromising ethical standards. The situation in California mirrors global trends where city leaders are eager to integrate technology into urban management. However, as seen in the smart city projects in Toronto and Columbus, public acceptance hinges on transparent processes and community involvement. Cities must navigate these complexities to harness technology's potential while safeguarding public interests.
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River’s Edge Kayak and Canoe, a north Sonoma County hotspot for river recreation owned by Kim and Dave Lockhart, sits about 100 feet south of the historic railroad bridge spanning the Russian River in Healdsburg. The bridge, which once served as a part of a passenger railway connecting Healdsburg to other North Bay communities, is set to be torn down and rebuilt as part of the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit’s extension into Healdsburg. The design phase of the project is expected to last until December 2026 with construction slated from January 2027 through November 2028. After the Healdsburg connection is complete, it will mark the return of rail service to the city after more than 70 years. Many in Healdsburg, including civic leaders, are celebrating the extension, but for the couple whose customers paddle directly beneath the bridge from April to October, the project has stirred concerns about noise, safety and what construction could mean for one of Healdsburg’s most beloved river recreation corridors. “I think the hardest part is that it is still unknown,” said Kim Lockhart, who co-owns the business with her husband. The Lockharts say they are not opposed to the passenger rail’s extension into Healdsburg, but say construction planned during the peak summer and fall tourism season in 2027 and 2028 could disrupt their business during its most important time of year. They say SMART officials haven’t kept them in the loop about key construction dates, leaving them unable to plan for their future. “I wanted to know what the safety plan would be, considering we have people under the bridge and there would be construction going on at the same time,” Kim Lockhart said. They are the only business in the area that is likely to be affected by the construction. A spokesperson for Sonoma
Apr 7, 2026 · via pressdemocrat.com
A view of the Xiong'an Urban Computing Center on April 2, 2026 Photo: Tao Mingyang/GT At first glance, the streets of the Xiong'an New Area in North China's Hebei Province look clean and new, yet not particularly remarkable. It is only when driving through them that one senses the pulse of what has been widely referred to in China as "the city of the future." Here, drivers no longer "obey" green lights; the lights "obey" the traffic. This is no illusion. Behind the so-called "green-wave traffic system" lie more than 20,000 roadside sensors that monitor traffic flow, queue lengths and vehicle types in real time. The data feed into an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered "city brain" that recalibrates signals in milliseconds. As a result, the average number of stops per vehicle has fallen by half, according to official figures. This is just one example of the technological innovation that is being born â and coming alive â in the Xiong'an New Area. Established in 2017 under a grand national blueprint, the city has, in just nine years, made striking progress in smart-city construction and sci-tech innovation. More efforts have been urged to build the new area into an innovation hub in the new era and a model of promoting high-quality development. Smart city During the Global Times' recent trip to the new area, "new Xiong'an residents," including sci-tech workers, speak eagerly of the smart features of their new home and express quiet pride in contributing to its development. On a national level, development of this city of the future holds great significance for China's broader push toward high-quality development, an expert told the Global Times. "Driving in Xiong'an, it's no longer about cars watching the traffic lights â it's the traffic lights that watch the cars," Zhang Yan, who moved to
Apr 7, 2026 · via globaltimes.cn
Ideas have a life of their own; they are nourished and grow every time we share them. Keeping a thought to oneself is not the same as testing it against someone else’s perspective. Every question or comment from a third party makes our thinking more robust. What happens, then, when we ‘tell’ our idea to an AI that has access to a vast amount of information and the ability to organise it to suit our needs? A well-formulated question accounts for 99% of the answer. The common mistake is to use AI as a simple search engine, accepting the first answer it generates. Now, if we don’t want answers, a very simple way to get more out of our interactions is to ask it to draft questions for us. A personal example: towards the end of last year, my wife was studying a specialisation in Healthcare Architecture. Despite her expert knowledge of the subject, she faced the challenge of how to structure her ideas for her final essay. Being a brilliant person, she has always complained about not knowing how to express her ideas. Instead of asking the AI to write the text, we asked it to generate a questionnaire of twelve key questions to develop the topic. My wife then set about answering in simple language and pouring her knowledge into each response; the process flowed naturally. After a technology-assisted style review to polish the writing, the result was top marks. She didn’t need the AI to replace her intellect, but rather to organise her expertise. The art of asking: The ‘Prompt’ The standard format of a ‘prompt’ begins by asking the AI to ‘behave’ in a certain way. It can take on the role of an ‘architect specialising in healthcare’ or a ‘telecommunications expert’. We must then describe
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Cities are at an inflection point. We are managing 21st-century, digital-first resident expectations with infrastructure that is often struggling to keep pace. For years, “smart city” initiatives focused on isolated projects—sensors here, a traffic app there. But this fragmented approach creates a “digital deficit” that hinders coordination and leaves infrastructure exposed. The cost of maintaining these legacy systems is no longer just a budget line item—it’s a systemic risk to urban resilience. What’s needed is a shift: moving from isolated projects to a Digital Nervous System. At Cisco, we define this as a secure, scalable, and resilient network that connects people, infrastructure, and applications. By unifying these layers, city leaders can finally move from reacting to issues after they occur to becoming proactive and data-driven in how they manage services. Digitizing the Right of Way One area where this approach is gaining momentum is Right-of-Way (RoW) management. Roads, utilities, and public spaces are the city’s most valuable assets, yet they are often overseen through manual, disconnected processes. By digitizing these assets, cities gain the visibility needed for better planning and more efficient maintenance. A prime example is the City of Coral Gables, which is transforming over 270 miles of roadway into a digital asset, allowing leaders to make informed, real-time infrastructure decisions. Continue the Conversation at Tomorrow.City These ideas will be front and center at Tomorrow.City, where leaders will gather to explore the future of urban infrastructure. On April 14 from 10:40-11:10 AM, I’ll be hosting a session on the Digitization of the Right of Way, joined by Raimundo Rodulfo, CIO of the City of Coral Gables, and Herb Sih from Pioneer Partners. We’ll discuss how to modernize infrastructure to support safer roads and future-ready communities. If you’re attending, I invite you to join our session or stop by the
Apr 7, 2026 · via blogs.cisco.com
Every week here at Geo Week News, we have been highlighting some of our favorite stories from around the internet that cover the geospatial, 3D, and AEC industries. Whether it’s a fascinating case study, insights from an industry thought leader, or deep dives into new tools, there is never any shortage of great writing and storytelling in this industry. So, below you can find links to three stories that we loved this week. Kiribati Women Map Stories of Resilience jnally | Spatial Source In Kiribati, one of the world's most geographically dispersed nations and among the most vulnerable to climate change, a group of women is using GIS to preserve their heritage and shape national planning. Through a week-long training program, members of the Kiribati Women in Mapping group transformed hand-drawn community sketches into precise digital records, turning lived experience into spatial data. Europe Moves to Future-Proof its Satellite Navigation Infrastructure Staff Writer | GIM International Europe took a major step toward strengthening its satellite navigation independence last week, launching the first two satellites of its Celeste in-orbit demonstration mission from New Zealand aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket. The mission is designed to test how a new constellation in low Earth orbit could make Europe's existing Galileo system more resilient - with potential applications ranging from autonomous vehicles and emergency services to indoor navigation and Internet of Things tracking. How to Defeat Harmful GPS/GNSS Interference: A Roadmap for Action Lisa Dyer | GPS World GPS jamming and spoofing are no longer just battlefield concerns - they're disrupting commercial aviation, maritime shipping, and everyday navigation systems across the globe, prompting major international bodies to sound the alarm. The GPS Innovation Alliance has responded with a whole-of-government roadmap calling for stronger diplomatic pressure, accelerated GPS modernization, and tighter enforcement against the bad
Apr 7, 2026 · via geoweeknews.com
Otis eyes growth expansion driven by lifecycle solutions US elevator major to tap opportunities in nationwide refurbishment uptrend Otis Worldwide Corp is strategically targeting China's "replacement wave" of older elevators, capitalizing on national policies promoting large-scale equipment renewals to expand its local footprint. China remains one of the group's most dynamic and promising markets with expanding opportunities in service and refurbishment, said Judy Marks, chairwoman, CEO and president of Otis Worldwide Corp, a United States-based elevator manufacturer. Otis sees strong alignment between its strategic direction and the country's goals for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), which emphasizes high-quality development, smart cities, digitalization and urban renewal, she said. "The emphasis on high-quality development, smart cities, digitalization and urban renewal aligns with Otis' current offerings and strategic direction," Marks said. The government's push for urban renewal and the upgrading of public infrastructure to support an aging population present a significant opportunity. "Government bond subsidies for elevator refurbishment and the recently announced program for adding elevators to existing buildings demonstrate the government's strong efforts in advancing high-quality living through good housing," added Marks. The company secured a contract last year to upgrade 106 elevators in a residential community in Shanghai, while it also won additional bids in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, and Hefei, Anhui province, to renovate elevators in several neighborhoods in the same year. Nearly 200 aging elevators in the two cities are now slated for comprehensive modernization under the new projects, marking another step in expanding its equipment renewal footprint in China. Marks noted that Otis strives to build a safer and more sustainable urban landscape in China by merging technology with customer demands, driving progress in areas like barrier-free transit, city upgrades and artificial intelligence-powered elevator safety. This nationwide effort is particularly relevant given the country's aging infrastructure. "Over 900,000 elevators
Apr 7, 2026 · via chinadaily.com.cn
TROY, Mich., April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viper Networks (OTCID: VPER) has announced the launch of its mobile services and its first smart city pilot in the United States. The intended launch date is in the late second quarter of 2026. Operating as Four Corners Wireless, 0Wire Communications, will provide mobile services, business communications services and smart city services in Archuleta County, Colorado, commencing with Pagosa Springs. Operating from both existing infrastructure as well as its own physical infrastructure, which includes its state-of-the-art Community line of smart poles and smart lighting systems, services will include full mobility, business services that eliminate the need for Over-the-Top legacy Voice-over-IP services and a full suite of smart city services at one of the county facilities. The smart city pilot will showcase the full breadth of 0Wire’s capabilities, including intelligent lighting, cameras and associated video solutions capable of powerful AI analytics, advertising panels and a public WiFi solution for the county’s most important event center. Archuleta was selected for the pilot because of the support that 0Wire received from the local community. The county is representative of the challenges facing many smaller markets across the United States where remote geography and reduced population density creates a gap in key infrastructure, particularly in mobile service. “The launch of our first mobile and smart city services in the United States is a key milestone in 0Wire’s evolution,” said Erik Levitt, the company’s CEO. “Our management team promised to delivery on all five pillars of our Everything Wireless: Telecom+Energy strategy this year, and this is the first step in delivering on that promise.” The Company’s five pillars include: Over-the-Top (“OTT”) technology, fixed wireless, mobility, smart city and renewable energy generation projects. “As anyone who lives in Western Colorado knows, the entire region is a patchwork of
Apr 6, 2026 · via markets.businessinsider.com
Viper Networks Announces Launches of Mobile Services and US Smart City Pilot in Archuleta County Colorado TROY, Mich., April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viper Networks (OTCID: VPER) has announced the launch of its mobile services and its first smart city pilot in the United States. The intended launch date is in the late second quarter of 2026. Operating as Four Corners Wireless, 0Wire Communications, will provide mobile services, business communications services and smart city services in Archuleta County, Colorado, commencing with Pagosa Springs. Operating from both existing infrastructure as well as its own physical infrastructure, which includes its state-of-the-art Community line of smart poles and smart lighting systems, services will include full mobility, business services that eliminate the need for Over-the-Top legacy Voice-over-IP services and a full suite of smart city services at one of the county facilities. The smart city pilot will showcase the full breadth of 0Wire’s capabilities, including intelligent lighting, cameras and associated video solutions capable of powerful AI analytics, advertising panels and a public WiFi solution for the county’s most important event center. Archuleta was selected for the pilot because of the support that 0Wire received from the local community. The county is representative of the challenges facing many smaller markets across the United States where remote geography and reduced population density creates a gap in key infrastructure, particularly in mobile service. “The launch of our first mobile and smart city services in the United States is a key milestone in 0Wire’s evolution,” said Erik Levitt, the company’s CEO. “Our management team promised to delivery on all five pillars of our Everything Wireless: Telecom+Energy strategy this year, and this is the first step in delivering on that promise.” The Company’s five pillars include: Over-the-Top (“OTT”) technology, fixed wireless, mobility, smart city and renewable energy generation
Apr 6, 2026 · via theglobeandmail.com
Viper Networks Announces Launches of Mobile Services and US Smart City Pilot in Archuleta County Colorado Rhea-AI Summary Viper Networks (OTCID: VPER) announced the planned launch of mobile services and its first U.S. smart city pilot in Archuleta County, Colorado, targeting late Q2 2026. Operating as Four Corners Wireless, 0Wire will deploy mobility, business communications and smart city solutions including smart poles, intelligent lighting, cameras with AI analytics and public WiFi in Pagosa Springs. The pilot uses existing and new infrastructure and follows 0Wire's MVNE joint venture activity and Caribbean expansion plans. Positive - Planned U.S. launch targeting late Q2 2026 - First U.S. smart city pilot in Archuleta County, Colorado - Services include mobility, business comms, smart poles, AI cameras - Partnerships and JV activity to expand the MVNE platform - Intended regional expansion via Four Corners Wireless Negative - Pilot initially limited to Archuleta County, not countywide scale - No revenue, timetable of commercial rollouts, or financial guidance provided TROY, Mich., April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viper Networks (OTCID: VPER) has announced the launch of its mobile services and its first smart city pilot in the United States. The intended launch date is in the late second quarter of 2026. Operating as Four Corners Wireless, 0Wire Communications, will provide mobile services, business communications services and smart city services in Archuleta County, Colorado, commencing with Pagosa Springs. Operating from both existing infrastructure as well as its own physical infrastructure, which includes its state-of-the-art Community line of smart poles and smart lighting systems, services will include full mobility, business services that eliminate the need for Over-the-Top legacy Voice-over-IP services and a full suite of smart city services at one of the county facilities. The smart city pilot will showcase the full breadth of 0Wire’s capabilities, including intelligent lighting, cameras
Apr 6, 2026 · via stocktitan.net
The Trump administration last week suffered setbacks in two lawsuits concerning its efforts to rewrite federal housing and homelessness grant criteria. A Rhode Island judge on March 31 found the administration acted illegally last September when it imposed new requirements for receiving Continuum of Care grants roughly a week before grant applications were due. The administration’s new criteria for the $75 million grant program — which goes toward building or refurbishing permanent supportive housing — required recipients to certify that they do not offer safe injection sites or hold views affirming people who are transgender. U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy called the administration’s actions a “slapdash imposition of political whims on CoC Builds grants” in her conclusion that the administration violated the Administrative Procedure Act. “Once again, this Court is faced with a case in which an executive agency has made a last-minute decision to make major, disruptive changes to grants within its purview, all for the express purpose of accomplishing the current administration’s policy objectives,” McElroy wrote. McElroy denied the plaintiffs’ request for a permanent injunction against future CoC criteria changes from the administration, however, calling such a measure “overly speculative.” And, on April 1, a First Circuit Court of Appeals in Rhode Island denied the Trump administration’s request to overturn a court order blocking it from rescinding a two-year notice of funding opportunity for CoC grants and issuing a new one that shifted funds away from permanent supportive housing — a move housing advocacy groups said could leave as many as 200,000 people homeless. “In sum, the record paints a disturbing picture of the harms that would flow to the plaintiffs, their constituents, and the public from issuing a stay,” the U.S. Circuit Court ruling states. Housing and homeless advocacy groups that filed the lawsuits celebrated the rulings.
Apr 6, 2026 · via multifamilydive.com
A Holistic Approach Benefits Citizens and Employees Meanwhile, application processing timelines are tight. Counties are expected to process benefits applications within 30 days, but much of that time isn’t spent making eligibility decisions. Instead, staff spend weeks assembling incomplete applications submitted through online portals or paper forms. “If we received a fully complete application, we could process it in an hour,” Laluces says. “But we spend most of the 30 days building the application.” Rather than simply hiring more staff — an increasingly unrealistic option given budget constraints — Union County took a step back to rethink its approach. The goal: Shift from a transactional model of service delivery to a more holistic, resident-centered experience. “Accessing benefits is just the first step,” Laluces says. “The real goal is helping someone get to a place where they no longer need services.” That shift is driving both process changes and technology adoption. At the center of the effort is a customer relationship management (CRM)-based platform designed to unify how residents interact with the county and how agencies manage cases behind the scenes. READ MORE: Here are 7 best practices for public sector call centers. Department Seeks a Common Application for One-Stop Service One of the most significant changes is the development of a single, dynamic application for multiple services. Instead of applying separately for programs such as SNAP and Medicaid — often repeating the same information and submitting duplicate documents — residents will enter their information once. From there, the system determines eligibility across programs and dynamically generates a tailored application experience. “We qualify you for everything you’re eligible for in one place,” Laluces says. The platform uses a prescreening process to identify relevant services and adjust application questions accordingly. That reduces redundancy and simplifies the experience for residents, many of whom
Apr 6, 2026 · via statetechmagazine.com
Dennis Schuetzle is chief technology officer of Infinium. Views are the author’s own. As rack densities rise, facilities teams are under pressure to manage heat while maintaining uptime and keeping operating costs down. Traditional air cooling is reaching practical limits in high-density environments, and immersion cooling is one approach to address these challenges. As these systems move into production environments, operators are learning that fluid selection plays a large role in long-term performance. Immersion cooling is a liquid-based thermal management approach in which IT hardware is submerged in a dielectric fluid to enable high-efficiency heat removal, higher rack densities and reduced energy consumption compared to traditional air-cooled systems and direct-to-chip cooling. While immersion cooling has been deployed in Bitcoin operations and applications such as cryptocurrency mining, its adoption in AI and high-performance computing introduces operational complexity. In these environments, IT hardware represents a significant capital investment, and systems are expected to operate reliably over long lifecycles. As a result, operators must understand how immersion fluids behave over time and how differences between fluid types can affect system performance, maintenance requirements and long-term costs. Once deployed, immersion cooling systems place IT equipment in continuous contact with dielectric fluid, making the fluid part of the operating environment that must be managed. Fluid chemistry as operational consideration Immersion cooling is often described as a heat-transfer solution. In practice, the fluid serves as the environment in which critical components operate. CPUs, GPUs, connectors, seals and printed circuit boards are exposed to the fluid for extended periods, and if that environment changes over time, it can affect both thermal performance and hardware reliability. Those environmental changes are driven by chemistry. How immersion fluids are produced, including the choice of starting materials and refining processes, influences fluid quality, molecular consistency and long-term stability. These starting materials
Apr 6, 2026 · via facilitiesdive.com
President Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2027 budget, released Friday, proposes a 10% — $73 billion — reduction in non-defense spending “by reducing or eliminating woke, weaponized, and wasteful programs, and by returning State and local responsibilities to their respective governments.” This includes deep cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as well as climate research and clean energy investments. Below is a categorized breakdown of the impacts. FEMA emergency management - Cuts non-disaster grant programs by $1.3 billion, reducing state and local preparedness and funding. EPA environmental programs - Eliminates environmental justice grants. - Cuts over $1 billion from EPA categorical grants, shifting compliance and program costs to state and local governments - Eliminates water infrastructure grant programs, making states responsible for funding them. - Provides $122 million to EPA for drinking water disaster response. - Provides $14 million for web-based permitting tools such as NEPAssist. Other federal agencies - Eliminates Department of Interior renewable energy programs.· Eliminates Department of Interior WaterSmart grants for local ecosystem restoration projects, climate studies and water recycling plants. - Cuts the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration budget by $1.6 billion, eliminating climate adaptation partnerships and resilience grants. - Cuts $993 million from the National Institute for Science and Technology, including climate-adaption assistance. - Cuts $449 million in Economic Development Administration climate resilience grants. - Eliminates the Atmospheric Protection Program. - Cuts $510 million from U.S. Department of Agriculture projects tied to green infrastructure and climate change. Stakeholders in emergency management and environmental protection voiced strong concerns. The International Association of Emergency Managers said in a statement it was “deeply alarmed” by the proposed reduction to FEMA preparedness grants. IAEM-USA President Josh Morton said in an emailed statement that the cuts would “effectively dismantle core programs,” including the Emergency Management
Apr 6, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com