Infrastructure News Updates

Government, Business

Funding Proposal Would Last Into Late Spring, Ryan Says

Funding for government agencies is expected to go beyond March in a bid to give Trump administration officials a voice in the congressional appropriations process next year, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) said Dec. 1.

December 5, 2016
Government, Business

Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Dwarfed by Estimates of Need

If President-elect Donald Trump is successful with his proposed $1 trillion, 10-year program to fix America’s disintegrating and inadequate infrastructure, the states have a list of critical projects ready for him. And while $1 trillion could be a decent down payment, it’s not nearly enough.

December 2, 2016
TCA

Schumer: Congress Could Strike Infrastructure Deal in Trump's First 100 Days

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer said Dec. 1 that he's optimistic Congress will strike a deal with President-elect Donald Trump to pass a $1 trillion infrastructure bill within the first 100 days of the new administration.

December 1, 2016
Government, Business

House Democrat Says Party Promotes Infrastructure, P3s

The Democrats’ platform includes supporting new infrastructure projects through the help of private capital, Rep. Tim Ryan, an Ohio Democrat challenging House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi for her leadershipĀ post this week, said on Meet The Press.

November 28, 2016
Government, Business, Safety

In Trump’s Shadow, Rep. John Delaney Pushes Infrastructure Bank

While President-elect Donald Trump continues to defend his proposal to invest a $1 trillion in infrastructure, a member of Congress is reminding his colleagues that he, too, has a plan for upgrading the country’s crumbling infrastructure.

November 23, 2016
Government, Business

ATA to Expedite Task Force for Infrastructure Funding

Sensing a significant opportunity to advance trucking’s legislative and regulatory agendas in the nation’s capital, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said he will accelerate the creation of an ATA infrastructure task force to the end of this month.

November 21, 2016
Government, Business

Trump Team Floats ā€˜Infrastructure Bank’ Derided by Campaign

A key member of Donald Trump’s transition team said the incoming administration is exploring ways to fund bridge and road repairs, including the establishment ofĀ an ā€œinfrastructure bank,ā€ a concept Hillary Clinton promoted and the Republican’s campaign derided.

November 16, 2016
Government, Business

Oklahoma City Mayor Touts New Technologies, P3s to Fund Infrastructure

WASHINGTON — Enhancing transportation technologies and establishing partnerships with investors to finance large-scale infrastructure projects are ideal ways for cash-strapped cities to boost their economies, Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett told a group of transportation observers here Nov. 14.

November 14, 2016
Government, Business

Analysis: The Trouble With Donald Trump's Infrastructure Plan

During the Obama years, most conservatives were against fiscal stimulus and most liberals were for it. Now that President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a major boost in government spending, many commentators will feel urges to migrate to the opposite positions.

November 14, 2016
Government, Business

Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy: House to Focus on Infrastructure Next Year

The U.S. House will be prepared to craft legislation next year that would provide long-term infrastructure funding for freight and commuter corridors around the country, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Nov. 13.

November 14, 2016