AEM - Wed July 08, 2020
AEM Applauds Legislation to Strengthen Manufacturing in America
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) president Dennis Slater issued the following statement supporting introduction of legislation to strengthen manufacturing by U.S. Senator Gary Peters of Michigan:"The Association of Equipment Manufacturers commends the introduction of the National Institute of Manufacturing Act to strengthen the manufacturing sector and ensure the future competitiveness of U.S....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu July 02, 2020
House Bill Boosts Transportation Spending, More
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on the $1.5 trillion Moving Forward Act, a massive funding package meant to regenerate America's transportation infrastructure as it gives a shot in the arm to health care, airports, clean energy, broadband, education, and drinking water....
Samuel L. Fiocchi, AGC New Jersey - Wed June 24, 2020
AGC-New Jersey Calls on Residents to Reject Project Labor Agreements
The New Jersey Legislature has pushed through new legislation that revises the definition of "public works projects" to permit government-mandated PLAs on even more projects. This legislation now sits on Governor Murphy's desk for him to sign into law....
Kate Fox Wood, AEM Senior Director, Government Relations - Tue June 16, 2020
Jumpstarting the COVID-19 Recovery: Equipment Manufacturers and Infrastructure Play Key Roles
Equipment manufacturers, now more than ever, are doubling down on efforts to communicate to lawmakers about the important role federal infrastructure investment should play as part of our national economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic....
ARTBA - Mon June 15, 2020
Federal Court's Slap-Down of Proposed Workplace Mandate Helps Industry Protect Workers, ARTBA Says
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is entitled to "considerable deference" in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a June 11 federal appeals court decision. The ruling assures that the transportation construction industry is free to use proven workplace best practices to protect its workers, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)....
CEG - Tue May 26, 2020
GDOT Commissioner Hopeful for Funds From $3T Stimulus Proposal
Like many Americans in the transportation and infrastructure building industry, Russell McMurray is keeping a close eye on the prospects of a massive new economic stimulus bill currently before the U.S....
AASHTO Journal - Tue May 19, 2020
State DOTs Would Get $15B in Phase 4 COVID-19 Bill
A $3 trillion, 1,815-page COVID-19 relief measure proposed by the House of Representatives on May 12 contains $15 billion in stopgap funds for state departments of transportation – well below the nearly $50 billion the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials projects state DOTs will need to continue operations in the face of drastic falloffs in motor fuel tax revenues, toll road receipts, and other funding sources....
AASHTO Journal - Thu April 16, 2020
AASHTO Asks Congress for $50B Fiscal Backstop for State DOTs
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials sent a letter to Congressional leadership on April 6 requesting the immediate emergency injection of $49.95 billion to offset an estimated 30 percent loss in state transportation revenues over the next 18 months....
The White House - Thu April 16, 2020
President Donald J. Trump Announces Great American Economic Revival Industry Groups
On April 14 President Donald J. Trump announced many of the esteemed executives, economists, scholars and industry leaders who together will form various Great American Economic Revival Industry Groups....
AGC - Tue April 07, 2020
Trump Administration Guidance Allows Firms With 500 of Fewer Employees to Qualify for Paycheck Protection Program Loans
The Associated General Contractors of America announced that the Trump administration released new guidance that now allows firms with 500 or fewer employees to qualify for the new Paycheck Protection Program Loans....
