Capitol Agenda for the Week of Feb. 6: The State of the State Fuel Tax
A growing number of governors are signaling support for increasing taxes on gas and diesel fuel because they no longer find Congress to be a reliable funding partner for infrastructure. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
February 8, 2017Florida Budget Includes Record $4.1 Billion in Transportation Funding
Florida’s roads and bridges are in line to receive more than $4 billion in fiscal 2018 as part of the budget announced by Gov. Rick Scott on Jan. 31. Scott’s total proposed transportation budget of $10.8 billion makes it four straight years with that total topping $10 million and reaching a new high.
February 8, 2017Ohio Looks for More 'Smart' Road Corridors
Ohio wants to experiment with changing highway speed limits based on traffic and road conditions at different times during the day, in addition to developing “smart corridors” to test driverless vehicles.
February 8, 2017Trump’s Plan to Tap Offshore Profit for Infrastructure Gains an Ally
President Trump’s plan to use corporate profits returned from overseas to help finance nationwide improvements to roads, bridges, airports and other public works picked up an important supporter in the U.S. House: Rep. Bill Shuster.
February 8, 2017Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin Proposes Gas, Diesel Tax Increase
Oklahoma’s tax on gas and diesel would increase under a budget proposal Gov. Mary Fallin (R) presented to legislators this week.
February 7, 2017New S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster Calls Gas Tax Hike a 'Last Resort,' House GOP Says
As South Carolina lawmakers weigh raising the gas tax, Gov. Henry McMaster urged them to see any tax hike as a “last resort,” according to several Republicans he addressed.
February 7, 2017Trump Should Play Nice in Nafta Talks, US Chamber Chief Says
President Trump should renegotiate Nafta in a way that builds upon — rather than hinders — the movement of goods and people between Canada, the United States and Mexico, the head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said.
February 7, 2017Here Comes the Economic Growth That Confidence Data’s Predicting
It turns out businesses and consumers have reason to be confident economic growth is about to pick up. But it’s not because of President Donald Trump’s policy prescriptions.
February 6, 2017Pelosi Says Democrats Willing to Work With Trump on Infrastructure
House Democrats could find common ground with President Trump on infrastructure as long as the president unveils a “real infrastructure” bill, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said on Meet the Press on Feb. 5.
February 6, 2017Delaware River Bridge to Stay Closed at Least Into April
The Delaware River Bridge, which connects New Jersey and Pennsylvania and has been closed since inspectors found a crack in a supporting truss on Jan. 20, will remain closed a minimum of eight more weeks.
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