Tag: Representative Reid Ribble

Roadbuilding

House Republicans say latest stopgap is best route to a long-term highway bill

With just two weeks to go before the Highway Trust Fund expires, Republicans in the House of Representatives have proposed yet another stopgap to fund transportation projects for another five months. The bill would provide $8.1 billion through December 18. The House plan was released by House Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) and Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill […]

July 15, 2015

Roadbuilding

Senate committee set to vote on “comprehensive” transportation reform Wednesday

U.S. Senator John Thune (R-South Dakota) announced the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will consider and vote on transportation reforms on Wednesday. The Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act would authorize the office of the Secretary of Transportation for the next six years (fiscal years 2016 through 2021). The legislation would also add transportation […]

July 13, 2015

Roadbuilding

Bipartisan House group wants to use “Queen of the Hill” rule to make gains on transportation bill

A group of 10 members of the House of Representatives have had enough of the back-and-forth that has plagued and stalled the discussion over a long-term transportation bill leading up to the expiration of the Highway Trust Fund at the end of the month. The bipartisan group sent a letter on Friday urging Speaker of […]

July 13, 2015

Roadbuilding

Lawmakers discuss Leo Frigo Bridge, truck weight limits

Last month’s Leo Frigo Bridge closure, caused by reports of the bridge sagging, has sparked further debate about truck weight regulations. Heavy truck opponents are pushing for stricter weight restrictions on bridges, while supporters look to increase weight limits, Politico reported in its Morning Transportation on Tuesday. Representative Reid Ribble (R-Wis.), who originally co-sponsored a […]

October 8, 2013