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This Week in Utilities & Power — Ottawa (#24, 2026)
Canada launches Nuclear Energy Strategy; major grid expansion and intertie investments announced; district energy modernization in Ottawa; critical minerals digital platform funded; Alberta receives energy innovation grants
This Week in Agri-Food — Washington (#24, 2026)
White House orders expansion of regenerative ag pilot; USDA proposes stricter AFIDA land reporting rules; new guidance for anthelmintic drug trials in livestock; USDA reviews emergency relief protocols; EPA reviews worker protection standard; USDA explores precision ag tech adoption
This Week in Automotive — Washington (#24, 2026)
EPA revokes 2024 Rubber Tire NESHAP amendments; CPSC proposes lithium-ion battery micromobility rule; NHTSA proposes FMVSS 210 compliance date delay for heavy vehicles; tire and rim labeling collection update; Polestar blocked in U.S.; China EV trade pressure escalates.
This Week in Defense — Washington (#24, 2026)
Quantum cryptography executive order issued; Tanker Security Program rule finalized; major missile-defense procurement confirmed; DFARS rule proposals advance; shipbuilding survey open.
This Week in Environment — Washington (#24, 2026)
EPA proposes NEPA procedural updates and reduces page limits; NOAA issues new IHA and permit notices; White House advances regenerative agriculture; Fish and Wildlife Service revises migratory bird hunting rules.
This Week in Construction & Housing — Washington (#24, 2026)
FHFA proposes overhaul of Duty to Serve regulation; House passes affordable housing bill; multiple mortgage and construction loan bills introduced; OMB unveils FAR regulatory rewrite.