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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. āThis framework is an opportunity to get our existing infrastructure working again and fund new transformative projects that will create an [ā¦]
February 3, 2020
Roadbuilding
Transportation Secretary Chao says raising fuel tax is not off the table
Neither Transportation Secretay Chao nor President Trump has endorsed the fuel tax rise but says it will be discussed once the infrastructure bill is settled.
July 11, 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
Trump administration, federal agencies sign MOU to limit infrastructure approval to 2 years
The Trump administration, along with heads from the Department of Transportation, the Department of the Interior departments, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Army Corps of Engineers, and eight other federal agencies, have signed a memorandum of understandingĀ (MOU) that would allow a lead agency to draw up an environmental impact statement (EIS) and complete National Environmental [ā¦]
April 16, 2018
Roadbuilding
Trump infrastructure adviser resigns; President touts plan as job creator
A week after President Donald Trump traveled to Ohio to push his infrastructure plan, the designer of the $200 billion proposal has announced his resignation. D.J. Gribbin, the special assistant to the president for infrastructure, joined the White House in January 2017 and is credited with developing the infrastructure plan, which calls for $200 billion [ā¦]
April 9, 2018
Roadbuilding
Chao defends Trump infrastructure plan; Senate passage uncertain in 2018
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao defended the Trump administrationās infrastructure plan before a Senate committee March 1, where she met resistance from Democrats over the planās call for speeding up environmental permits and its reliance on private funding. Meanwhile, some top Republican senators are saying passage of the plan is not likely this year, as [ā¦]
March 5, 2018
Roadbuilding
U.S. Chamber calls for 25-cent gas tax, among other measures to aid infrastructure
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for a 25-cent gas tax to help pay for the nationās roads, bridges and transit. But the Chamberās vision for an infrastructure package goes well beyond the gas tax. On Thursday, Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue pledged that the Chamber will push for an entire toolkit [ā¦]
January 19, 2018
Roadbuilding
Trump may look to the pump for infrastructure funding
As the Trump administration continues to look for ways to pay for a $1 trillion infrastructure plan, news outlets are reporting that it is considering raising the federal gas tax. The news came out of a private meeting October 25 between Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn and moderate House lawmakers, according to The Hill. The [ā¦]
October 26, 2017
Construction Equipment
Cat, Ditch Witch machines visit White House as Trump promises āMade in Americaā revival
Caterpillar and Ditch Witch kicked off a special week at the White House focusing on American manufacturing with two of the largest examples of āMade in Americaā goods the country has to offer. On Monday, the Trump administration held a āMade in America product showcase,ā inviting one manufacturer from each of the 50 states to [ā¦]
July 18, 2017
Roadbuilding
Trump administration receives 168 suggestions on ways to cut regulations
When the Trump administration asked for recommendations on ways the government could cut regulations and make it easier for companies to get their projects approved, 168 companies responded. According to the Washington Post, three senior administration officials from different departments say that the White House is inclined to accept many of the suggestions. Some of [ā¦]
April 21, 2017
Roadbuilding
Obama issues federal climate change guidance opponents fear will add delays to road, bridge projects
Earlier this week, the Obama administration issued theĀ final emissions and climate change guidanceĀ that broadens the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), requiring agencies to analyze whatĀ the impact of activities that require federal permits might be, not just on the environment, but also on āprojected direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions,ā the Washington Times reports. The White [ā¦]
August 12, 2016
Business
With increase in extreme weather, construction industry partners with Obama to work on more resilient building codes
Citing research linking climate change with an increase in extreme weather occurrences and the likelihood of further increases in the future, President Obama recently hosted government agencies and private groups at the White House for a Conference on Resilient Building Codes. The conference, and theĀ declaration of May as National Building Safety Month, occurred as the [ā¦]
May 13, 2016
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