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House Democrats, GOP hint at bipartisan support for renewed infrastructure talks
U.S. House Democrats are calling for a $760 billion boost in infrastructure funding over the next five years but want to hear from the White House first before discussing how to pay for it. “This framework is an opportunity to get our existing infrastructure working again and fund new transformative projects that will create an […]
February 3, 2020
Roadbuilding
Ill. doubles gas tax to fund $45 billion infrastructure, capital plan
Illinois is the fourth state this year to have increased gas taxes to address road and bridge needs. More information here on Equipment World.
July 8, 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
Minn. governor proposes 20-cent-per-gallon gas tax increase
Minnesota’s new Governor, Tim Walz, is proposing to increase Minnesota’s gas tax by 20 cents per gallon to pay for road and bridge projects. Under Walz’s budget proposal, the state’s gas tax would increase to 48.6 cents from 28.6 cents, a 70-percent jump, KSTP TV reports. That would make Minnesota’s tax the fourth-highest in the […]
March 20, 2019
Roadbuilding
Ala. Gov. Ivey signs 10-cent-per-gallon gas tax increase
Riding on a bi-partisan wave, the Alabama Senate approved 28-6 a 10-cent-per-gallon gas tax increase Tuesday. It was then promptly signed by Gov. Kay Ivey. Pointing out that the state gas tax had not been raised since 1992, Ivey announced her Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan last week, calling on lawmakers to hold a special session […]
March 13, 2019
Roadbuilding
Nashville gets ready for $152M makeover of I-440
The Tennessee Department of Transportation says heavy construction work is scheduled to begin March 1 on I-440 in Nashville. Get more info on Equipment World.
February 6, 2019
Roadbuilding
Gas tax seen as likely focus of Ala. legislature in 2019
Lawmakers predict Alabama legislature will be honing in on changes to the gas tax for the 2019 regular session. Details here on Equipment World.
January 11, 2019
Roadbuilding
Longtime lawmaker Margaret Kelliher named MnDOT commissioner
Margaret Kelliher, the new MnDOT commissioner, was appointed by Minnesota's governor-elect, Tim Walz. Learn more about her transportation experience here.
December 24, 2018
Roadbuilding
Higher fuel taxes, more tolling needed for ailing interstate highways, says Congress-commissioned report
A report says higher fuel taxes and more tolling is needed to help generate money for a deteriorating interstate highway system that faces several challenges.
December 18, 2018
Roadbuilding
Proposed gas taxes didn’t stop state lawmakers from advancing in primaries
Of the state lawmakers running for reelection in November 2018's general election, 96% in favor of gas taxes and 97% against gas taxes have advanced.
August 16, 2018
Roadbuilding
Effort to repeal Calif. gas tax increase gains momentum
The tax increase is designed to bring in billions for transportation projects but so far, the repeal effort has a majority of Californians’ support. More here.
July 3, 2018
Roadbuilding
N. Carolina opens door to $3B in new highway funding
Although it can only be used for certain projects North Carolina lawmakers hope to help the state’s highways keep up with projected population growth.
June 20, 2018
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