Progressives Propose Wealth Tax to Fund Infrastructure
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said her proposed wealth tax on households worth more than $50 million could help pay for investments in infrastructure, child care and health reforms as part of President Joe Biden’s plan to “Build Back Better” after the coronavirus pandemic that has disproportionately hit low-income families.
North Dakota Bill Proposes Amending Truck Restrictions for Road Train Pilot
Legislation that would temporarily amend truck length and weight restrictions is making its way through the North Dakota Legislative Assembly.
Maryland DOT Selects Developer for Major P3
The Maryland Department of Transportation has selected Accelerate Maryland Partners to serve as the developer for a major public-private partnership to improve traffic congestion.
Senate EPW Panel Starts Looking at Infrastructure Package
A Senate committee began consideration Feb. 24 of President Joe Biden’s follow-up to the pandemic-relief bill: a major push on infrastructure.
February 24, 2021Top Bottlenecks Less Congested Last Year, but Infrastructure Needs Persist, ATRI Finds
Trucks moved more swiftly last year through sections of road that historically are choked with congestion, as the coronavirus pandemic kept vehicles off the road and freed up highways for easier movement of freight, the American Transportation Research Institute said.
Buttigieg: After COVID-19 Relief, an Infrastructure Policy
Transportation Secretary Pete Buittigieg echoed the White House’s strategy of pursuing comprehensive infrastructure legislation after the approval of a new round of COVID-19 aid.
House Democrats Ready to Address Climate Crisis, Pallone Says
Power outages in Texas and recent severe weather events around the country justify congressional Democrats’ policy directives on climate change, the chairman of the influential Energy and Commerce Committee said.
DOT Opens Funding Opportunity for $889 Million in INFRA Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it is making $889 million available through its latest round of Infrastructure For Rebuilding America grants.
White House Eyes Infrastructure After COVID-19 Relief Package
After work on a multi-trillion dollar pandemic relief package is finalized, the White House is likely to pursue an agenda that includes comprehensive infrastructure policy.
Dems to Push Clean Energy Tax Breaks in Infrastructure Plan
House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal unveiled plans to pursue tax breaks for renewable energy as a way to ease the shift away from fossil fuels in President Joe Biden’s upcoming infrastructure bill.