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With Truckers, Trump Pushes Big Infrastructure Funding

President Donald Trump, while honoring the nation's truck drivers for their roles in the fight against COVID-19, also used the White House celebration to push for a major infrastructure package. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 20, 2020
Government, Business

ASCE Issues Three State Infrastructure Report Cards

The American Society of Civil Engineers released infrastructure report cards in January for Washington, Georgia and North Dakota.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 31, 2019
Government, Business

Rep. DeFazio on Earmarks Ban: ‘Don’t Think We Need That Rule’

WASHINGTON — The next chairman of the transportation policy panel in the U.S. House of Representatives said the ban on earmarks the GOP imposed nearly a decade ago is no longer needed.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 5, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Oct. 1: T&I Chairmanship and the Elephants in the Room

The two Republicans vying for the chairmanship of the transportation panel in the House say they will make it a priority to craft legislation aimed at rebuilding the country’s roads and bridges. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 1, 2018
Government, Business

Officials Approve Plan to Widen Maine Turnpike Outside Portland

The Maine Turnpike Authority has approved a multimillion-dollar plan to increase capacity and replace three bridges along a portion of the turnpike outside Portland.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 11, 2018
Government, Business

Trucks Targeted for Toll Increase in Indiana’s Infrastructure Plan

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s recently announced $1 billion infrastructure plan will rely on a 35% increase to the rates that pertain to trucks on the Indiana Toll Road.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 6, 2018
Perspective

Opinion: Restore Nonpartisan Support for Infrastructure

Support for infrastructure historically has been a nonpartisan issue, both in the halls of Congress and in cities, towns and counties across the nation. It’s time for Congress to challenge itself to once again make infrastructure a nonpartisan issue.

John Brown Miller | Founder, Barchan Foundation
July 27, 2018
Government, Business

Gribbin Departure, Delayed Trump Agenda Don’t Deter Infrastructure Advocates

President Donald Trump’s acknowledgment that his infrastructure proposal would likely be legislated after the midterm elections, coupled with the recent departure of the administration’s top infrastructure adviser, has slowed momentum on efforts to boost funding for transportation systems.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 5, 2018
Government

Illinois’ Tepid Infrastructure Grade a Product of Funding Neglect, ASCE Leader Says

Illinois’ recent score of a C- on the American Society of Civil Engineers’ infrastructure scorecard signals underinvestment from elected officials, according to Darren Olson, chairman of the report card study.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 27, 2018
Government

Infrastructure Should Top Congress’ List of Priorities This Year, Gov. Snyder Says

WASHINGTON — Crafting an infrastructure funding measure aimed at boosting the country’s economy should lead Congress’ legislative agenda this year, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder said Feb. 23.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
February 23, 2018

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