Emily Buenzle - Fri February 08, 2019
Proposed Bill Could Cause Hangup for State's Oil, Gas Industry
New Mexico's booming oil and gas industry could soon hit a speed bump if a proposed bill creating a four-year moratorium on any new state permits for hydraulic fracturing permits passes. "All we want is clean air and clean water," said Samuel Sage, a member of the Navajo Nation's Counselor Chapter House, who appeared at New Mexico's state Capitol to support the bill, USA Today reported....
AASHTO Journal - Thu February 07, 2019
Nason Calls for More Rural Road Safety at FHWA Nomination Hearing
During a hearing before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on Jan. 29, Nicole Nason said that, should the committee confirm her nomination as administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, she plans to place a special focus on rural roadway safety....
AGC, AED and ARTBA - Wed February 06, 2019
Industry Groups Respond to President Trump's State of the Union
Various industry groups have issued responses to President Trump's remarks in his recent State of the Union address. Here is what they had to say:The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E....
AASHTO Journal - Tue February 05, 2019
Group Pushes for Higher Fuel Tax, More Road Funding
Local government officials, local chambers of commerce, and local transportation groups are working together as part of a new advocacy organization to increase Ohio's state fuel tax and impose a fee on alternative-fueled vehicles to help generate more transportation funding....
AASHTO Journal - Thu January 31, 2019
State Transportation Officials Urge Speedy Confirmation of Nason to Lead FHWA
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials urges the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to approve the nomination of Nicole Nason to be the next Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration....
Associated Press - Wed January 30, 2019
Feds Indict Powerful Philly Union Boss, Councilman, Others
PHILADELPHIA - A powerful union boss who has long held a tight grip on construction jobs in the Philadelphia region and wielded political power in the city and Statehouse has been indicted on embezzlement and fraud charges along with a city councilman and six others....
Associated Press - Wed January 30, 2019
Nevada Revenue Projections Show More Growth for Next Two Years
CARSON CITY, NEV. (AP) Nevada's revenue from sales, gambling and other taxes will grow more than the inflation rate through mid-2021 for a total increase of $591 million, according to financial projections....
Office of Gov. Kevin Stitt - Wed January 30, 2019
Gov. Kevin Stitt Announces Secretary of Transportation
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced on Jan. 18 the appointment of Tim Gatz as Secretary of Transportation, a cabinet positions that require Senate confirmation. "This cabinet is about developing a team of Oklahomans who are ready to do things differently in state government and pursue bold ideas that can make Oklahoma a Top Ten state," said Stitt....
AASHTO Journal - Mon January 14, 2019
Federal Shutdown Impacts Project Planning for State DOTs
As the partial shutdown of the federal government over border wall funding stretches past 20 days, some state departments of transportation are beginning to curtail planning for new projects while several mass transit systems are scrambling as many rely on federal grants for both operating revenues and capital funding....
IBTTA - Wed December 19, 2018
DeFazio Looks Ahead to Infrastructure Bill, National VMT Pilot
With the political winds on Capitol Hill due to shift in 2019, key Congressional Democrats are already looking ahead to a year in which they hope to pass a major infrastructure bill, introduce a national vehicle miles travelled (VMT) pilot, and connect a national infrastructure program to the fight against climate change....
