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House Majority Leader on gas tax increase: âLetâs think of something elseâ
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-California) thinks lawmakers in the capitol should come up with alternative funding for transportation because a gas tax increase isnât politically feasible. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal McCarthy calls highway funding a âmajor problemâ in America, but the politics of passing a funding bill makes for a challenging feat. âWe [âŚ]
June 23, 2015
Roadbuilding
Senate Finance Committee hears opposing views on gas tax, emphasis on long-term transportation funding
Members of the Senate Finance Committee were presented with testimony stressing the need for long-term funding for transportation projects, but much like what was heard earlier in the week by the House Ways and Means Committee, the source of funding remains a divisive issue. In his opening remarks, Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) called passage [âŚ]
June 22, 2015
Roadbuilding
Transportation Construction Coalition evokes Reagan in ads calling for Congress to fix Highway Trust Fund
Members of the Transportation Construction Commission (TCC) continue their promotional efforts to urge Congress to fix the Highway Trust Fund with their latest ad campaign evoking President Ronald Reaganâs philosophy on transportation infrastructure. The group, co-chaired by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association and the Associated General Contractors of America, is running a series [âŚ]
June 19, 2015
Roadbuilding
House hearing highlights gridlock over gas tax increase despite universal desire for long-term transportation funding
Members of the House Ways and Means committee agreed in their Wednesday hearing on long-term Highway Trust Fund (HTF) financing hearing that action and solutions are needed as soon as possible, but diverged in their thoughts on the methods of providing that funding. In his opening remarks, committee chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) reiterated the need for [âŚ]
June 18, 2015
Roadbuilding
If you donât want the Stanley Cup delayed, maybe increase highway funding, AED CEO says
Even one of the most storied trophies in all of sports isnât immune to Americaâs infrastructure woes. While Chicago Blackhawks players were out on the ice savoring their Stanley Cup win on Monday night, championship-starved fans chanting âWe want the cup.â Unfortunately for the fans, the cup wasnât ready for them. The Stanley Cup and [âŚ]
June 18, 2015
Roadbuilding
TRIP: Ohioâs roads and bridges face $11.6 billion shortfall for improvements
The Road Improvement Programâs (TRIP) recent analysis of Ohioâs transportation system finds the state will see an $11.6 billion shortfall in funding for improvements for roads, highways and bridges through 2017. The report indicates 24 percent of the major locally- and state-maintained urban roads are in poor condition, with 41 percent being in a mediocre or [âŚ]
June 18, 2015
Roadbuilding
Senate Dems threaten to block all short-term highway plans
Democrats in the U.S. Senate dropped an ultimatum on Republicans Tuesday, threatening to block any short-term extension of highway funding in favor of a long-term solution. The Hill reported Democrats are giving the GOP 45 days to agree on a long-term fix instead of another short-term patchâwhich would be the 34th short-term extension since 2008. âWe [âŚ]
June 17, 2015
Roadbuilding
Pelosi hints at approval for trade package if Republicans support long-term transportation funding
The trade adjustment assistance (TAA) bill shot down by members of the House last week might get support from Democrats if Republicans were to get behind bigger transportation funding efforts, according to Nancy Pelosi (D-California). The Hill reported the House Minority Leader feels the failure of the TAA, with a vote of 126-302, might not [âŚ]
June 16, 2015
Roadbuilding
House Ways & Means to âexplore new ideasâ for long-term financing of Highway Trust Fund
The House Ways and Means Committee will hold a hearing June 17 to discuss long-term financing for the Highway Trust Fund (HTF), with the plan to âexplore the feasibility of various ideasâ for sustainable solutions. âThe roads and bridges that keep our economy moving rely on a highly unsustainable financing system,â Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) [âŚ]
June 15, 2015
Roadbuilding
Lee again files bill to get rid of the federal gas tax
As the future of federal transportation funding remains up in the air, two Republican lawmakers have filed a bill that would take the federal government out of the road business permanently. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-Florida) filed a bill that would gradually get rid of the federal gas tax used to support the Highway [âŚ]
June 12, 2015
Roadbuilding
House passes $55 billion spending bill for transportation and housing
The House of Representatives narrowly passed a spending bill Tuesday night to fund transportation and housing projects. The $55.3 billion bill passed 216-210, according to a report from The Hill. All House Republicans but 31 voted for the bill, while only three Democrats voted in favor. Last week, President Barack Obama threatened to veto the bill if [âŚ]
June 11, 2015
Roadbuilding
University of Florida wins 2015 National Student Steel Bridge Competition
The Southeastern Conference has racked up yet another championship, but this time in something other than sports. The University of Florida (UF) won the overall 2015 National Student Steel Bridge Competition hosted by the University of Missouri and held in Kansas City May 22-23. UF bested a field of 47 university engineering student teams from the [âŚ]
June 10, 2015
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