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$12B in Funding On Hold for Infrastructure

Nearly three months after President Biden signed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law, federal transportation officials say much of their work is on hold due to the lack of signed appropriations bill from Congress

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Hops & Highways S2 E12: The Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse & Asphalt's Pledge to be Net-Zero by 2050

Jess & Dormie talk about the Pittsburgh bridge collapse and the ramifications of delaying funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. We also share news from the NAPA annual meeting, including the asphalt industry's pledge to be net-zero by 2050.

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NAPA Announces 2021 Award Recipients

Asphalt companies from all over the country were honored at the annual meeting in Phoenix, AZ for their hard work and construction of quality pavements

Amy Schwandt, publisher of Asphalt Contractor magazine, presents the 2021 Larry H. Lemon award winners at the NAPA annual meeting.

FHWA to Prioritize Repair of Existing Assets with Infrastructure Bill Money

The agency issued a memo to state transportation agencies indicating that the Federal government will be prioritizing repair and rehabilitation of existing assets over expansion

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FHWA to Provide Historic $52.5 Billion in Funding to States

The apportioned funding for Fiscal Year 2022 represents an increase of more than 20% compared to 2021 as a result of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

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2022 State of the Road Building Industry: Downloadable Report

Asphalt Contractor Premium Content

This FREE white paper uncovers how the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act was passed and what it means for the future of the industry, how the money will be used, the future of funding, concerns over supply and labor shortages and more.

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Priority on Bridges in Infrastructure Bill Aims to Improve Safety & Supply Chain Issues

The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act includes a total of $40 billion of new funding for bridge repair, replacement and rehabilitation, which is the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system.

Lawmakers, including President Joe Biden, have pointed to the Brent Spence Bridge as a project that could benefit from the IIJA spending package.

What Happens Now That Infrastructure Bill is Signed Into Law?

The White House says implementing the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act will be overseen by experts to ensure the plan creates good jobs, boosts US global competitiveness, strengthens supply chains and acts against inflation. How does it start?

President Biden signed into law the $1 trillion infrastructure bill during a ceremony at the White House. The president called it a “blue collar blueprint to rebuild America,” and praised Republicans and Democrats for the bipartisan nature of the bill. Vice President Harris, members of Congress, and labor leaders also spoke in front of the crowd gathered on the South Lawn of the White House.

Hops & Highways S2 E6: Infrastructure Bill Passes, Importance of State Asphalt Pavement Associations

Asphalt Pavement Alliance

The IIJA finally passed! After Jess & Dormie talk about the benefits of joining your State Asphalt Pavement Association with Brandon Strand, they share details of the bill and how your company can find the workers you need to do the work.

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What's in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package...And How Will We Pay For It?

UPDATED 11/6/2021 -- The House passed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, sending the plans for the biggest upgrade of America's roads, railways and other transportation infrastructure in a generation to Pres. Biden to sign into law

Infrastructure Bill Breakdown

Industry Celebrates Passage of Historic Infrastructure Investment

After months of debate, Democrats hammered out an eleventh-hour deal to send the historic $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending measure to President Joe Biden's desk

The House passes the infrastructure bill, 228-206. 13 Republicans voted “Yes,” & 6 Democrats voted “No.” The bill heads to President Joe Biden to sign and enact in to law.

Where Does Biden's Infrastructure Bill Stand?

After weeks of party infighting and debate, House Democrats late Friday night clinched a long-sought victory on President Biden’s domestic agenda, passage of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill named the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

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