Thu March 08, 2018
AEM Profoundly Disappointed by Trump Tariffs
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) President Dennis Slater issued the following statement after President Trump formally announced new import tariffs on steel and aluminum:The equipment manufacturing industry is profoundly disappointed at President Trump's actions today to advance import tariffs on steel and aluminum....
Thu March 08, 2018
State Is Ready for President's New Infrastructure Plan
President Donald J. Trump has released his 2019 budget proposal, which includes a focus on rebuilding the nation's infrastructure. The principles of the infrastructure plan include $200 billion in federal funds to spur at least $1.5 trillion in infrastructure investments; new investments in rural America; decision-making authority returned to state and local governments; removal of unnecessary regulatory barriers; and a streamlined and shortened permitting process for infrastructure projects....
Wed March 07, 2018
Democrats Release Infrastructure Plan
While the White House has outlined its plans to fund infrastructure projects across the country, Senate Democrats have other ideas, including a proposal to pull back on the newly passed tax plan, The Washington Post reported....
DeForrest Ballou – Capital News Service - Mon March 05, 2018
Virginia Senate OKs Raising Fuel Tax for I-81 Improvements
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) An additional fuel tax of 2.1 percent would be levied in western Virginia under a Senate bill approved Feb. 13 creating a regional transportation fund to help pay for improvements on busy Interstate 81....
AASHTO Journal - Tue February 27, 2018
State DOTs Urge Congress to Move Project Funding Via Highway, Transit Formulas
The organization representing all state departments of transportation has called on Congress to route new infrastructure appropriations through existing formula-based federal highway and transit programs, and warned against allocating it through discretionary grants....
Emily Buenzle - Wed February 21, 2018
Proposed Bill Could Mean Good News for Logging Industry
Good news for logging and trucking businesses that hire U.S. residents—Maine lawmakers might soon offer tax credits to these companies, Woodworking Network reported. Senate Leader Troy Jackson is sponsoring a concept bill, set to be voted on Feb....
Thu February 15, 2018
AISC Urges Trump Administration to Buy American, Hire American
The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) welcomes the Trump Administration's proposals to address America's aging infrastructure and anticipate future infrastructure needs. There is widespread agreement in the country, and among elected officials of both parties, that our Nation's roads, bridges and other infrastructure require a sustained, long-term commitment of resources to ensure safety, performance and durability....
Emily Buenzle - Wed February 14, 2018
Trump Proposes $2.2 Billion for New FBI Facility
Trump's infrastructure plan, which the White House released Feb. 12, contained some additional information about a proposal to fund a new FBI headquarters. The proposal is for $2.2 billion in funding to replace the FBI's existing building in downtown Washington D.C., a project that has been on hold, WTNH News 8 reported....
Mon February 12, 2018
AASHTO Releases Statement Following Trump's Infrastructure Proposal
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) issued the following statement Feb. 12, in response to the public release of the long-anticipated White House infrastructure proposal....
Tue February 13, 2018
White House Plan Calls for Streamlining Project Delivery and Giving States Flexibility to Toll Interstate Highways
International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) Executive Director and CEO, Patrick D. Jones, issued the following statement in response to the official release of President Trump's infrastructure plan, “Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America."“We commend the administration for focusing on the need to reinvest in America's infrastructure....
