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NYC Expands Weigh-in-Motion Program for Trucks

The New York City Department of Transportation will expand a program to fine overweight trucks on major infrastructure.

May 12, 2025
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New York Lands $1.2B Venture From Yogurt Producer Chobani

Greek yogurt giant Chobani will build a 1.4 million-square-foot facility in Oneida County to make 1 billion pounds of dairy products annually, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.

May 7, 2025
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US Won’t Move Forward With Billions in Biden-Era Energy Loans

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said DOE doesn’t plan to move forward with billions of dollars' worth of Biden-era loans as the Trump administration reviews DOE's $400 billion green bank.

May 2, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Trump Looks to Boost Use of Technology to Speed Up Permitting

President Donald Trump signed a directive aimed at boosting the use of technology in the permitting process for infrastructure projects, part of an effort to speed the approval of new projects.

April 16, 2025
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Mississippi to Hike Motor Fuel Taxes for First Time in 38 Years

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves enacted legislation to implement rolling 3-cent annual hikes in gas and diesel excise taxes starting July 1 in a package of tax laws, including one eliminating state income tax.

April 15, 2025
GovernmentSafety

N.Y. Invests $47.4 Million in Three Aging Interstate Bridges

Three bridge construction projects in New York worth $47.4 million were recently announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul, with each meant to address aging infrastructure on transportation routes.

April 7, 2025
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Transportation Secretary Duffy Promotes Permitting Reform

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is asking Congress to consider reforming permitting regulations specific to construction projects as part of an update to federal highway policies.

April 2, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

ASCE Gives US Highway Conditions a D+ Grade

In its quadrennial infrastructure report card, the American Society of Civil Engineers issued a D+ grade for the country’s intricate network of roadways.

March 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

ASCE Report Card: Infrastructure Improved Under Biden

The American Society of Civil Engineers gives U.S. infrastructure a C grade, up slightly from previous reports, largely due to investments made during the Biden administration.

March 25, 2025
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With Fuel Tax Revenue Down, States Seek Ways to Fund Roads

EVs can help reduce emissions in the transportation sector, the nation’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, but they also mean less gas tax revenue in government coffers.

March 18, 2025