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Tue July 25, 2017

OTIC Review Highlights Financial Success in 2016

The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission (OTIC) completed a review of its financial condition at its June meeting and determined there will be sufficient gross revenues for fiscal year 2017 to meet the requirements of its master trust agreements....

Monique Garcia -Rick Pearson and Kim Geiger - Fri July 07, 2017

State Ends Historic Budget Impasse; Projects Resume

SPRINGFIELD — Seeking to restore stability to a state government teetering on the abyss, lawmakers on Thursday turned aside Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's opposition to a major income tax increase and a spending plan, ending a record-setting impasse....

Wed July 05, 2017

Layoffs Begin as State Road Construction Shuts Down

Road construction workers across the state were sent home Monday — or not called in at all — with the budget-related shutdown of approximately 900 transportation projects totaling $3.3 billion, according to one of the state's largest contractor associations....

Gus Burns - Thu June 29, 2017

Worker Dies After Fall at Arena Construction Site in Detroit

An electrical worker died after falling 75 feet from a catwalk while working at the new Little Caesars Arena construction site in Detroit on Monday morning, Detroit fire officials say. Detroit Deputy Fire Commissioner David Fornell said city EMS workers arrived about 8 a.m....

Wed June 28, 2017

INDOT Takes Step Toward More Tolling

MUNSTER, Ind. (AP) The Indiana Department of Transportation formally asked vendors for information regarding possible tolling on Interstates 65, 70 and 94, as required by the General Assembly. The agency issued a request for information asking potential contractors for advice on planning a tolling program that can be expanded, The (Northwest Indiana) Times reported....

Irwin Rapoport - Wed June 28, 2017

Route 47 Missouri River Bridge Takes Shape

St. Louis-based Alberici Constructors is engaged in a major hometown project —the construction of the new Route 47 Missouri River Bridge, located roughly 75 mi. from Jefferson City and about 50 mi....

Scott Bauer - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wed June 28, 2017

School, Roads Funding Leave Budget Talks at Impasse

MADISON, Wis. (AP) State budget talks hit an impasse June 5, with Republicans who control the Legislature at odds over how much to spend on K-12 schools, how to pay for roads and whether to cut property taxes as much as Gov....

Wed June 28, 2017

I.R.A.Y. Kicks Off Summer With Heavy Equipment Auction

I.R.A.Y. Companies welcomed summer with its heavy equipment, truck and trailer auction on June 9 at its Foley, Minn., location. The auction featured a wide selection of equipment, including semi-tractors, reefer trailers, excavators, and skid steer attachments....

Wed June 28, 2017

Bonnell Industries Hosts Biannual Equipment Expo

Bonnell Industries hosted its biannual equipment expo on June 7 to 8 at its facility in Dixon, Ill., on 1385 Franklin Grove Road. Bonnell's Expo brought in just under 1,000 people to enjoy the event, and 40 exhibitors attended to display their products....

Wed June 28, 2017

Efficiency Production Inc. Hosts Municipal Safety Day

This past June 1, Efficiency Production Inc. hosted Municipal Safety Day for Michigan communities' Departments of Public Works (DPW) and Water Department personnel. Offering training sessions at the event were the Michigan Rural Water Association (MRWA), FallTech, AIS Equipment Company, F.D....