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3 Million Job Losses Predicted Without Increased Infrastructure Funding
This recent ASCE report predicts millions of lost jobs and dollars if the U.S. continues to fall behind in infrastructure funding.
January 13, 2021
Roadbuilding
State DOTs can breathe easier: $7.6B in FAST Act funding reinstated in deal to avoid federal shutdown
Various business and industry groups have been urging Congress to act quickly to reinstate the FAST Act funding. Details here on Equipment World.
November 22, 2019
Business
AGC: 80% of contractors report hiring difficulties, though confidence in industry is high
As construction firms continue to report difficulty in finding workers, Associated General Contractors is calling on federal officials to help the industry, including investing more in career and technical education. AGC seeks a doubling in federal funding for such programs over the next five years. It also wants Congress and President Trump to reach an […]
August 29, 2019
Roadbuilding
Ad campaign aims to keep pressure on Congress, Trump administration to act on HTF, transportation infrastructure package
The Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) and U.S. Chamber of Commerce-led Americans for Transportation Mobility (ATM) coalition transportation construction industry and business community have joined together to launch an ad campaign to keep pressure on Congress and the Trump administration for action on a permanent Highway Trust Fund (HTF) fix and a new transportation infrastructure package […]
July 5, 2019
Roadbuilding
Bipartisan Congressional caucus pushes plan to fund infrastructure work
The Problem Solvers Caucus is a bipartisan group pushing its Rebuilding America's Infrastructure plan forward on Capitol Hill. Details here on Equipment World.
June 14, 2019
Roadbuilding
As infrastructure talks fail, trade groups still hope for road, bridge funding
These groups are calling for a solution to fix the country’s crumbling roads, bridges and other infrastructure and hoefully as soon as possible. More here.
May 27, 2019
Roadbuilding
Trump, Democrats agree on $2 trillion infrastructure package
Although Congressional Republicans say they are unlikely to support a $2 trillion infrastructure package, Trump, Pelosi, & Schumer had a "constructive" meeting.
May 2, 2019
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ARTBA: Pace of bridge repairs slows as states struggle to keep up
According to the ARTBA’s bridge report, the number of bridges in poor condition has declined since 2014, but at a slower rate than in the past. Learn more.
April 8, 2019
Roadbuilding
2019 federal spending package increases infrastructure funding
A 2019 spending package was finally approved by Congress and signed by President Trump. The package has increased funds for federal infrastructure programs.
March 1, 2019
Roadbuilding
Bipartisan panel sees short window of opportunity for infrastructure bill
Panelists are cautiously optimistic that an infrastructure bill could pass this year but will take some courage from political leaders. More on Equipment World.
February 13, 2019
Roadbuilding
Graves chosen as GOP leader of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
The House Republican Conference elected Rep. Graves to be the GOP leader of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Get details on Equipment World.
December 10, 2018
Roadbuilding
Draft transportation bill in House proposes graduating gas tax, Highway Trust Fund reforms
Representative Bill Shuster of Pennsylvania introduced a draft bill that suggests possible funding sources for the President Trump's infrastructure plan.
July 25, 2018
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