Associated Press - Tue May 18, 2021
Homeland Security to Fix Flood Issue in Rio Grande Valley
SAN DIEGO (AP) The Biden administration announced recently that it will begin work to address the risks of flooding and soil erosion from unfinished sections of the wall on the U.S. border with Mexico and will cancel military-funded contracts as it shuts down one of President Donald Trump's signature domestic projects....
AEM - Thu May 13, 2021
U.S. Rep. Steil Tours Putzmeister America
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and Putzmeister hosted U.S. Congressman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) on May 7, where Rep. Steil met with Putzmeister America employees and participated in an employee townhall....
AEM - Mon April 26, 2021
AEM Applauds Problem Solvers Caucus for Leadership on Infrastructure
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) senior vice president of government and industry relations Kip Eideberg issued the following statement applauding the Problem Solvers Caucus on its new report of bipartisan policy recommendations to build a strong, successful 21st century infrastructure network for America:"Americans are ready for a transformational investment in our nation's infrastructure so we can grow our economy, improve our quality of life and protect our environment for the generations to follow," said Eideberg....
Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu April 22, 2021
Infrastructure Bill: Is it Enough? What Do We Really Need?
President Biden announced in April a $2 trillion plan to transform the economy with special emphasis on jobs, infrastructure and green energy. The transportation piece of the proposal would direct $621 billion to roads, bridges, public transportation, airports and electric vehicles....
StreetsBlogs Mass - Thu April 15, 2021
Highway, Rail Upgrades in Massachusetts Could Result from Biden's Plan
On March 31, President Biden outlined a proposal for a $2.25 trillion "American Jobs Plan," a sweeping stimulus package designed to rebuild the nation's infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and "promote affordable access to opportunity."The plan includes more than $115 billion for roads and bridges, along with spending $85 billion for transit services and $80 billion on intercity rail....
AEM - Tue April 13, 2021
Equipment Manufacturers Hail Senator Peters' Leadership on American Manufacturing
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) president Dennis Slater issued the following statement in support of a legislative package introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.). The package establishes a National Institute of Manufacturing within the Department of Commerce, reactivates the National Manufacturing Advisory Council and creates a website that will serve as a hub for information about federal manufacturing programs....
ARTBA - Mon April 12, 2021
New Ad Campaign Pushes Economic Growth Through Infrastructure Investment
The transportation construction, labor and business community are jointly launching an ad and social media campaign to push for action this year by Congress and the Biden administration on a transportation infrastructure investment package that improves mobility and fuels economic growth....
CEG - Wed March 31, 2021
White House Releases Infrastructure Proposal: 'The American Jobs Plan'
Associated Equipment Distributors' (AED) President and CEO Brian P. McGuire; ARTBA President and CEO Dave Bauer; Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) President Dennis Slater; and National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) President and CEO Audrey Copeland issued statements following the White House releasing its framework for an infrastructure package (the American Jobs Plan)....
National Public Radio - Tue March 30, 2021
President Biden Pushes Major Expansion for Offshore Wind Energy
As the White House slows down fossil fuel development on public lands and offshore, it's ramping up renewable energy with a push to jump-start the offshore wind energy business. On March 29 President Biden made that announcement as part of his administration's effort to fulfill the ambitious climate plan he campaigned on, including making the nation's electricity sector carbon neutral by 2035....
AEM - Tue March 30, 2021
Equipment Manufacturers Commend Bipartisan Effort to Create Chief Manufacturing Officer
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) president Dennis Slater issued the following statement in support of the Office of Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Policy Act introduced March 29 by U.S....
