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Business & Labor Groups Push Gas Tax Increase to Fund Infrastructure

Congress hasn’t touched the levy since 1993. And a plan the U.S. Chamber of Commerce rolled out earlier this year to phase in a 25-cent increase would raise $394 billion over ten years, by the group's math.

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AED Midterm Election Analysis Pins Infrastructure atop the Agenda

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED)

Post midterms, AED holds early optimism about one of the equipment industry's top legislative priorities - infrastructure investment

Voters Approve $30+ Billion Worth of Transportation Initiatives

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

Voters across the U.S. approved nearly 80% of state and local transportation-related ballot measures

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[VIDEO] Congress Approves New Water Resources Act

Bill will provide deeper ports, maintain inland waterways and give Corps of Engineers authority to transfer permits to local communities; plus more construction industry news on the Nov. 1, 2018, edition of Construction News Tracker

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Highway Trust Fund Could Experience $201 Billion Loss

At least $201 Billion could evaporate from the HTF over 20 years, starting in 2020, according to ARTBA’s projections due to lower fuel consumption and changing fuel efficiency standards

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ARTBA and WTS Alliance Encourages Advancement of Women in Transportation

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

Organizations team up to promote the development and advancement of women in the transportation design and construction industry

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[VIDEO] Congress Pays $1.7B on Florence Relief, Still Totaling Michael's Bill

Congress approves $1.7 billion package in grants to help rebuild housing and public works after Hurricane Florence; plus more construction industry news on the October 18, 2018, edition of Construction News Tracker

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Congress Approves Key Water Infrastructure Bill

Legislation authorizations include $3.7B for new Corps of Engineers civil works and $4.4B for EPA drinking-water program

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ARTBA Honors those Advancing Women in Construction

ARTBA Foundation’s “Women Leaders in Transportation Design & Construction” awards highlight association’s national convention

(Left to right) 2017 winner Diane Woodend-Jones, Lea and Elliot; Dr. Melissa Tooley, TTI; Diana Mendes, HNTB Corp.; Judy Hricak, Gannett Fleming; Alexandra Boggs, University of Tenn.; Meagan Brown, Grand Canyon University; Lisa Robert, RS&H

Pete Ruane Honored with ARTBA Award for Outstanding Contributions

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

Ruane has been a leading force in federal transportation investment policy and politics in the Nation’s Capital

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FAA Awards $205 Million in Infrastructure Funding to Small Airports in 34 States

More than half of the airports serve rural communities and mostly general aviation

FAA Bill Would Draw from General Fund $5.25B to Improve Rural Airports

House to vote on legislation that would hold Airport Improvement Program grants at current $3.35B per year, add improving rural airports to general-fund reauthorizations

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