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Civic Tech, Policy & Government Louisiana

Louisiana invests $5.9M to fast-track Port of Vinton expansion, grow rare earth mining

Written by Solomon Gustavo May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

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Civic Tech, Policy & Government DC National

What are ‘critical minerals’? Why startups are racing to solve this national security priority

Written by Kaela Roeder December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

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Entrepreneurship & Business DC

From microchips to autonomy, meet five founders building the future of defense in DC

Written by Margaret Roth November 3, 2025November 30, 2025

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Entrepreneurship & Business DC

a16z-backed climate startup lands $50M to build out staff and platforms

Written by Kaela Roeder April 17, 2025November 30, 2025

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Company Culture National

How mining innovation is shaping America’s tech future

Written by Christopher Wink February 15, 2025December 7, 2025

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UncategorizedPittsburgh

AI healthtech startup Abridge calls reported $2.5B valuation ‘speculation’

Written by Alice Crow October 17, 2024November 30, 2025