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Infrastructure
Latest Coronavirus Relief Package Includes Funding for Transportation, State & Local Governments
$908 billion bipartisan emergency relief framework includes $45 billion for transit, airlines, airports, buses and Amtrak. State & local governments will receive $160 billion but it's unclear how much will be allocated to State DOTs
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2021 State of Road Building: Our Nation is Ready to Make Infrastructure a Priority
Despite the uncertainty we saw in 2020, experts believe that there is reason to be hopeful in 2021 as Americans are making it well known that our crumbling roads and bridges are a prime concern they want the new Congress to address
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Industry Gaining Hope for Infrastructure Legislation Under Biden
Peter DeFazio, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, says he is looking forward to discussions that could lead to substantial infrastructure investments during the Biden administration
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Voters Approve Record 94% of Transportation Investment Initiatives Totaling $14 Billion
American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)
Voters in 18 states thus far approved a record 94% of state and local ballot initiatives, providing an additional $14 billion for transportation improvements.
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Industry Experts Predict Bipartisan Support for Infrastructure in 2021
With Joe Biden projected to win the presidency and Republicans retaining control of the Senate, experts predict infrastructure may be one of the only things a Biden-led White House and a Republican Senate can agree on
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2020 Election Day Impacts for the Construction Industry
American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)
The implications of ballot outcomes are far-reaching for infrastructure and other construction-related issues
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How Much Money will Your State Get for Roads?
President Donald Trump signed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through Dec. 11, 2020 which includes a one-year extension of the current surface transportation authorization. How much will your state receive?
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EPA to Award Over $2.23M for Clean Diesel Projects in Iowa, Kansas and Missouri
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nine organizations have been selected to receive over $2.23 million from the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants Program funding.
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Infrastructure
One-year FAST Act Extension Passes on Eve of Expiration
The extension -- part of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through December 11 -- includes $13.6 billion to ensure Highway Trust Fund solvency and maintains current funding levels for highway and transit programs.
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House Approves Continuing Resolution that Funds Highway Bill through 2021
The House of Representatives approved by a 359-to-57 vote a resolution that would fund federal government programs beginning through December 11, and extend surface transportation funding legislation through fiscal 2021
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Continuing Resolution Would Extend FAST Act Funding
The continuing resolution released by the House would authorize the transfer of $10.4 billion to the Highway Trust Fund from the general fund for highways and another $3.2 billion for transit.
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Extension Likely as FAST Act Deadline Looms
The industry is expecting Congressional leaders to kick the can down the road on a long-term funding plan for our roads and highways. The House is expected to consider legislation this week to avert a government shutdown.
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