CEG - Thu July 22, 2021
S.C. Congresswoman Mace Tours May-RHI, Talks Infrastructure Plan, Industry Concerns
Freshman Congresswoman Nancy Mace, a Republican from the 1st District of South Carolina, visited the Summerville branch of May-RHI on July 7 to learn more about the construction equipment business and talk about President Biden's proposed infrastructure plan....
AASHTO - Wed July 21, 2021
USDOT Awards Nearly $1B in INFRA Grants Across 18 States
The U.S. Department of Transportation plans to award $905 million to 24 projects in 18 states via the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America or INFRA discretionary grant program. USDOT said it selected those INFRA grant recipients based on several criteria....
AEM - Tue July 13, 2021
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith Tours Taylor Machine Works
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and The Taylor Group of Companies hosted United States Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) for a special I Make America event at Taylor Machine Works in Louisville, Miss....
Office of Gov. Holcomb - Wed July 07, 2021
Gov. Commits $475M for Indiana Projects
Gov. Eric J. Holcomb announced a commitment of $475 million in funding dedicated to three transformational infrastructure projects across southern Indiana that will enhance Indiana's top-rated transportation network as the Crossroads of America....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Wed June 30, 2021
Infrastructure Plan Could Boost Construction
Contractors around the country are hoping that President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan will mean a boost to the U.S. economy, a plethora of jobs and demand for construction machines, parts and equipment-related supplies and services....
CEG - Thu June 10, 2021
New York State Lawmakers Pass Bill to Stop Construction Wage Theft
Legislators in the New York State Senate approved a bill June 3 that would hold construction contractors responsible for wage theft committed by their subcontractors. The measure, which passed the Assembly and is now headed to Gov....
Office of Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot - Tue June 08, 2021
Mayor Lightfoot Launches Chicago Works Infrastructure Plan
With the 2021 paving season under way, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined Aldermen and city officials on April 26 to launch the Chicago Works jobs and infrastructure plan. The event kicked off the first year of the five-year multi-billion-dollar Chicago Works Capital Plan....
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Wed June 02, 2021
Buttigieg Touts Biden's Scaled-Back Infrastructure Plan on Atlanta Visit
Atlanta's most high-profile and problematic infrastructure issues were on display May 21 for U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who came to the city to talk about President Biden's scaled-back $1.7 billion proposal to improve and rebuild the nation's infrastructure....
Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Thu May 20, 2021
Sen. Lindsey Graham Visits Mauldin Paving Products
South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham visited the Mauldin Paving Products manufacturing facility in Greenville, S.C., on May 17 to discuss President Biden's proposed $2.1 infrastructure bill designed to, among other things, build better, safer roads and bridges nationwide....
Associated Press - Wed May 19, 2021
New Mexico Gov. Signs Bill With $300M for Road Upgrades
CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) A coalition of energy companies has thanked government leaders after receiving millions of dollars of road improvements in the southeast New Mexico. Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the $7.4 billion state budget for next year, which includes $300 million for roadway infrastructure and improvements, the Carlsbad Current-Argus reported....
