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Proposed HEROES Act Includes Boost for Infrastructure

Pelosi unveils coronavirus relief plan known as the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act which would give another $3 trillion to the economy, with $15B going to state DOTs

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How Dwindling Gas Tax Revenues are Impacting State Transportation Projects

With the nation driving less due to the Coronavirus pandemic, states are facing significant funding shortfalls. Experts say a Federal bailout is needed.

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House and White House Fighting for Highway Spending as Coronavirus Stimulus

Senate Republicans openly defiant about supporting citizens and states after bathing corporations in record stimulus spending

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ARTBA Chairman Makes Case for Infrastructure Package with Trump Administration

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ARTBA's Steve McGough called on the Trump administration and Congress to take immediate steps to stabilize state transportation programs and enact a multi-year plan

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ARA Requests Further Aid for Equipment and Event Rental Businesses

Petition for additional SBA funding sent to Congress.

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230,000 U.S. Bridges Need Repair New ARTBA Analysis Finds

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

ARTBA analysis of federal transportation data shows nearly 231,000 U.S. bridges -- 37% of all bridges -- need major repair work or should be replaced

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ARTBA, Construction Industry Allies Develop COVID-19 Guidance Materials

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

ARTBA provides safety tips for contractors performing essential construction activities.

Transport Construction Takes Steps to Ensure Worker Safety as Coronavirus Impacts Felt

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

Transportation design and construction projects continue in most states but ARTBA survey says contractors are feeling scheduling challenges and changing they way they work

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NAPA Offers Insights into 2020 Asphalt Pavement Market

NAPA webinar anticipates a strong asphalt pavement market in 2020 but recognizes the potential impact of the coronavirus

Because federal highway funding for 2019 wasn’t released until February 2019 -- late to get many projects started -- and because 2020 funding was allocated last December, 2020 could be fueled by two years’ worth of funding.

How Is the Road Building Industry Coping with Coronavirus?

With some states stopping work and others losing substantial gas tax revenue due to the Coronavirus, how can the road building industry combat the effects of the pandemic?

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[VIDEO] NAPA Starts Workforce Development Committee

National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)

Richard Willis from NAPA talks about the association's workforce development committee, which it started in 2019.

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$1 Billion in BUILD Grants Announced for Infrastructure Upgrades

BUILD Transportation grants for surface transportation infrastructure will be awarded to projects that will have a significant local or regional impact

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