Congress Unlikely to Consider Infrastructure Bill Before Midterms, Trump Says
It seems the wait is not over for Congress to take up President Donald Trump’s top legislative priority for 2018.
March 29, 2018Vehicle-Miles-Traveled Fee ‘Seems to Capture All Users,’ Rep. Graves Says
With policymakers debating the thorny issue of infrastructure “pay-fors,” the top highways policymaker recently touted a vehicle-miles-traveled fee as a funding approach capable of addressing the country’s needs.
March 13, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 12: 500 Days of Summer
With the country fixated on college basketball, Speaker Paul Ryan shed light on his vision for infrastructure policy. A look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
March 12, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 5: Amos & Adam
The country’s struggle to identify an ideal funding strategy for transportation projects has brought to the fore two men who, until now, had little in common. A look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
March 2, 2018Chao Hints Document Will Flesh Out Infrastructure Plan
WASHINGTON — Transportation leaders should look forward to a document coming out in the next few days that will provide additional details about President Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan, according to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.
February 28, 2018Illinois’ Tepid Infrastructure Grade a Product of Funding Neglect, ASCE Leader Says
Illinois’ recent score of a C- on the American Society of Civil Engineers’ infrastructure scorecard signals underinvestment from elected officials, according to Darren Olson, chairman of the report card study.
February 27, 2018Infrastructure Should Top Congress’ List of Priorities This Year, Gov. Snyder Says
WASHINGTON — Crafting an infrastructure funding measure aimed at boosting the country’s economy should lead Congress’ legislative agenda this year, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder said Feb. 23.
February 23, 2018Infrastructure Funding Policy ‘Going to Move Pretty Fast,’ Inhofe Says
The Senate committee overseeing surface transportation policy already is crafting the framework for an infrastructure bill, Sen. James Inhofe told the Washington Examiner Feb. 15, a few days after the White House outlined “principles” of a $200 billion infrastructure proposal.
February 16, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of Feb. 5: Country Club Builder
Building hotels, resorts and country clubs isn't the same as building roads and bridges, according to one transportation policy expert. A look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
February 5, 2018Infrastructure Bill Has Potential for Bipartisanship in Congress, Secretary Chao Says
President Donald Trump’s signature legislative goal for 2018, a long-term infrastructure funding proposal, is likely to bring feuding Republicans and Democrats together to the negotiating table following a bruising immigration debate that resulted in a mini-shutdown of the federal government.
January 26, 2018