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Our policy blog contains shorter news, overview, or analysis of issues giving the general public, policymakers, and industry leaders an update or review of a new issue or refresher of a longstanding one. They cover a number of public policy challenges, focusing on pro-innovation solutions that can be implemented in a nonpartisan way through law, regulation, or simply best practices. These include an issue background, explanation of the challenge, and proposed solutions or recommendations. Aii white papers are longer than policy briefs, but not more complicated. To ensure you are up to speed and ready for these reports, try reading our policy blogs and briefs. Want a deeper dive on a single topic? Visit our Issues pages for background, challenges, solutions, and all our analysis on the subject.
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Overnight Home Construction with 3D Printing
The American housing market is reaching new levels of unaffordability. As of 2025, the median home price in the United States has risen to $437,864, […]
Read MoreThe Expansion of AI: Potential Energy Costs and Benefits
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm ever since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022. Along with its unprecedented energy demand due to […]
Read MoreWaste not Want not: From Waste Burials to Energy Recovery, How We Can Modernize America’s Landfills
Landfills are one of the most under-appreciated yet important pieces of American infrastructure. The current method employed in most states, Dry Tomb landfills, is outdated […]
Read MoreAii Expert Panel Discussion: FRA Waiver Reform and Driving Regulatory Innovation for Safer Railroading
Don’t miss the latest Aii expert panel discussion entitled “FRA Waiver Reform and Driving Regulatory Innovation for Safer Railroading.” Read the transcript below or watch […]
Read MoreBuilding Better Contracts: Benefits and Drawbacks of DBOM Contracting
When one thinks of big infrastructure projects, one typically thinks of grand buildings, lengthy highways, or soaring bridges. Some might think of the impressive engineering […]
Read MoreCan Autonomous Semi-Trucks Become the Future of American Trucking?
Imagine that you are driving on a familiar section of your state’s highway system. How many semi-trailer trucks do you pass? One every few minutes, […]
Read MoreAdvancing Rail Safety Means Reforming a Broken Waiver Process
In a sector as industrial and heavy duty as railroading, public policy must ensure safety for employees and the public. One key to achieving continual […]
Read MoreThe Role of CCUS in Achieving Net-Zero Emissions
From policymakers to educators, concern over climate impacts persists nationwide. In 2024 alone, the U.S. experienced 27 weather and climate disasters, resulting in $182 billion […]
Read MoreAii Expert Panel Matching Tech Progress with Regulatory Flexibility
Don’t miss the latest Aii expert panel discussion entitled “Matching Technological Breakthroughs with Regulatory Innovation.” Read the transcript below or watch and listen. * * […]
Read MoreHow Fiber Enables Electric Energy Monitoring & Protection
As the electric grid evolves to meet the demands of a modern, digital society, the need for advanced monitoring and protection mechanisms has increased. The […]
Read MoreWater-Rich, Infrastructure-Poor: How America Is Undervaluing Its Most Abundant Asset
Perhaps more than any other country in the world, the United States is defined by water. With over 3.5 million miles of rivers and streams […]
Read MoreNew Report Shows Fiber Optics Hold Untapped Infrastructure Potential
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: info@aii.org New Report Shows Fiber Optics Hold Untapped Infrastructure Potential Washington, D.C., May 22, 2025 –– The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure […]
Read MoreAutonomous Vehicles: The Built Environment as an Unfolding Question
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) may still feel like science fiction, but they are already rolling along streets across the country in real time. Policies regulating AVs […]
Read MoreNew Policy Brief Highlights Untapped Potential of Fiber Optics Beyond Broadband
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: info@aii.org New Policy Brief Highlights Untapped Potential of Fiber Optics Beyond Broadband Washington, D.C., May 13, 2025 – The Alliance for Innovation […]
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