Emily Buenzle - Mon November 20, 2017
Trump: Infrastructure Plan Coming After Tax Code Changes
President Trump announced Nov. 20 that he will reveal his infrastructure package proposal once Congress passes changes to the tax code. So far, the House passed a tax plan the week of Nov. 13, while the Senate is still working....
Fri November 17, 2017
ARTBA: House Bill “Dropped the Ball” on Transportation Tax Reform
A leading transportation infrastructure group criticized the House tax bill passed Nov. 16 for failing to address the looming insolvency of the Highway Trust Fund in 2021 and the “$1,000 per year 'hidden tax' borne by every American household due to ever increasing traffic congestion on the Interstate highways.”In a statement released following the House tax vote, American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President & CEO Pete Ruane said, “The Highway Trust Fund solvency problem is a revenue problem, not a policy problem. It is a problem that rests squarely on the shoulders of the House and Senate committees charged with developing revenue and tax bills. Federal transportation tax reform should be a priority in this broad legislation. Thus far, the ball has been dropped.”Ruane noted 253 House members—119 Republicans and 134 Democrats—signed a June 12 letter to House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) and Ranking Democrat Richard Neal (D-Mass.) urging a permanent trust fund solution be included in tax reform....
Tue November 07, 2017
Ducey Promises to Stop Taking From City, County Road Fund
PHOENIX (AP) Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has promised to stop taking $30 million in transportation money annually from the state's cities and counties to balance the state's budget. The Arizona Republic reports Ducey's promise came on Oct....
Emily Buenzle - Mon November 06, 2017
Proposed Tax Plan May Increase Stadium Construction Costs
The new GOP tax plan could mean less lavish sports stadiums. The federal government has allowed municipalities to pay for stadium construction and renovation projects with tax free bonds since 2000 — which has cost the feds $3.7 billion, Bloomberg reported....
Emily Buenzle - Tue October 31, 2017
Industry Stakeholders Gather for Energy Builders Rally
It was a beautiful day for a rally at Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., in Harrisburg, Pa., where hundreds of industry professionals and stakeholders gathered together Oct. 19 to show their support at the Energy Builders Rally of Pennsylvania Energy Infrastructure....
Russ Bynum - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Mon October 23, 2017
Deal Asks Washington to 'Step Up' Harbor Funding
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) Gov. Nathan Deal said Oct. 12 that Washington needs to “step up” with more money to deepen the shipping channel to the Port of Savannah, where larger ships arriving through an expanded Panama Canal have pushed cargo volumes to record highs....
Tue October 10, 2017
Gov. Abbott Announces Commission to Rebuild Texas
The worst of storms has brought out the best of humanity. The outpouring of support from individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations for Texans devastated by Hurricane Harvey has been overwhelming....
Emily Buenzle - Mon October 09, 2017
Lawmakers Meet to Hash Out Infrastructure Plan
House lawmakers and the Trump Administration's legislative affairs team met Oct. 5, to talk about plans to rebuild the nation's infrastructure, The Hill reported. Among others in the bipartisan meeting were two members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee....
Scott Bauer - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wed September 20, 2017
Wisconsin Senate Poised to Pass $3B for Foxconn Plant
MADISON, Wis. (AP) The Wisconsin Senate was poised to approve nearly $3 billion in cash payments for Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group, an unprecedented incentive package for the electronics company to locate a flat-screen factory in the state....
Emily Buenzle - Wed September 20, 2017
Feds Gather to Discuss Infrastructure Improvement Strategies
Government officials gathered at Texas A&M Sept. 18 to discuss the nation's infrastructure, including the need for new building methods and better, cost-conscious solutions, The Eagle reported....
