Congressional leaders have until March 23 to finalize a fiscal 2018 funding bill, as part of a deal Senate leaders recently struck that also would provide $90 billion for hurricane disaster relief and $20 billion for infrastructure projects.
February 8, 2018funding bill
Government
Newhall Pass in Los Angeles County. In 2011, California enacted meal and rest break rules separate from federal guidelines. (Jeff Turner/Flickr)
Hill Consideration of Meal, Rest Break Proposal Continues
Newhall Pass in Los Angeles County. In 2011, California enacted meal and rest break rules separate from federal guidelines. (Jeff Turner/Flickr)
Government
Rep. Paul Ryan by pool photographer Kevin Dietsch via Bloomberg News
Congress to Rely on Stopgap Funding Bill, Speaker Ryan Says
Rep. Paul Ryan by pool photographer Kevin Dietsch via Bloomberg News
Amid recent failed attempts by party leaders to negotiate funding parameters for fiscal 2018, Congress will opt for a short-term measure designed to avoid a government shutdown, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) said Nov. 30.
November 30, 2017
Government, TCA
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Oregon’s $5.3 Billion Transportation Plan Clears Final Hurdle
Brown by Meg Roussos/Bloomberg News
Oregon’s most ambitious highway upgrades in a generation won final approval from the Legislature on July 6.
July 7, 2017
Government, Business
Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News
House Panel Keeps Trucking-Related Provisions in Transportation Bill
Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News
WASHINGTON — A Democratic push to undo trucking-related provisions from a fiscal 2017 transportation funding bill was soundly rejected during a House Appropriations Committee hearing on May 24.
May 24, 2016
Government, Business
Senate to Mark Up Fiscal 2016 Transportation Funding Bill June 23
A Senate subcommittee on June 23 is scheduled to mark up a fiscal 2016 transportation spending bill that would provide funding for the nation’s top trucking regulator and an infrastructure grants program.
June 19, 2015
Government, Business
White House Threatens to Veto Transportation Funding Bill; Opposes Restart, Size and Weight Provisions
The White House on June 1 announced that it would veto a fiscal 2016 transportation funding bill, citing concerns over its funding levels and objections over several trucking provisions
June 1, 2015
Government, Business
Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News
House Panel to Consider Fiscal ’16 Highway Funding Bill
Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News
The House Rules Committee will look to pave the way for floor consideration on a fiscal 2016 transportation funding bill June 1 at 5 p.m. EDT.
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