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James Leggate

James Leggate

James Leggate is an government news correspondent at ENR. He has reported on a variety of issues for more than 10 years and his work has contributed to several regional Associated Press Media Editors and Murrow award wins.
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Consulate
ENR 2025 Global Best Projects

Best Project, Government Building: New U.S. Consulate General Mérida

Project team overcomes the unexpected
James Leggate
James Leggate
December 12, 2025
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The team behind this facility overcame numerous challenges to complete the work on schedule and budget.


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southsystem
Federal Permits

Two Southern Route Gas Pipelines Totaling $5B Get Fast-Tracked Permitting

James Leggate
James Leggate
November 29, 2025
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Federal hub added Kinder Morgan's South System Expansion 4 and Mississippi Crossing projects for FAST-41 permit approval eligibility


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Rep Westerman
Government

Project Permit Reform Measure Advances in Congress

James Leggate
James Leggate
November 24, 2025
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House Natural Resources Committee Chair Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led panel effort to approve new bill to expedite federal permi process and forward for next vote, but opponents claim it weakens NEPA protections by reducing transparency and limiting challenges, 


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U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Bechtel CEO Brendan Bechtel show their signed agreement in Tokyo
Energy

Bechtel, Kiewit Sign Deal to Work on US Energy Infrastructure Tied to $550B Japan Investment

James Leggate
James Leggate
October 30, 2025
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The White House announced that $332 billion of Japan's promised investment package will go toward energy infrastructure investment in the U.S. 


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A sign outside the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. notes it is closed due to the government shutdown
Government

Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Firing Workers During Shutdown

James Leggate
James Leggate
October 29, 2025
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A federal judge in California indicated that unions challenging the reductions-in-force are likely to succeed. 


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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks at an event at Penn Station in New York
Government

DOT Shares Guidance Around Major DBE Rule Change

James Leggate
James Leggate
October 28, 2025
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Interim final rule issued this month eliminates sex- and race-based presumptions for firms to qualify as disadvantaged business enterprises.


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Plant Vogtle, a nuclear power plant in Georgia, is seen from above
Energy

Feds Reach Deal With Westinghouse for $80B in Nuclear Reactor Deployments

James Leggate
James Leggate
October 28, 2025
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The U.S. government will help with financing and permitting for Westinghouse to build its AP1000 nuclear reactors in the U.S.


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The Canning River flows through the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, with mountains visible in the distance
Government

Trump Administration Sets Alaska Refuge Drilling Plan, Advances Road Projects

James Leggate
James Leggate
October 24, 2025
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The Interior Dept. issued a record of decision clearing the way for drilling in 1.56 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.


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The Phillip Burton Federal Building is seen in San Francisco, with a cyclist passing on the street in the foreground
Government

Government Engineers’ Union Joins Suit Challenging Shutdown Mass Firings

James Leggate
James Leggate
October 22, 2025
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The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers includes 14 locals that represent U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees.


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A rendering of a planned arch bridge over the Cape Cod Canal
Government

Army Corps of Engineers Pausing $11B in Projects, White House Official Says

James Leggate
James Leggate
October 20, 2025
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Impacted projects reportedly include the Cape Cod Bridges Program, New York City water infrastructure and San Fransisco waterfront work. 


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