Infrastructure News Updates

Government, Business

Federal Infrastructure Agreement Could Boost Construction, Experts Say

State lawmakers have been active in pursuing bills to support infrastructure work, but the construction market could see a further boost if federal leaders can agree on a legislative package, according to transportation experts.

July 13, 2021
Government, Business

Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Stalls as Bigger Plan Gains

WASHINGTON — A $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal senators struck with President Joe Biden is at risk of stalling out as Republicans mount stiff resistance over ways to pay for it, and momentum shifts to a more robust Democratic proposal that could come into focus soon.

July 13, 2021
Government

House Funding Leaders Back $1.9 Billion USDOT Budget Increase

A new bill from U.S. House lawmakers meant to fund the Department of Transportation through fiscal 2022 would back an operational budget increase for federal trucking safety programs and ensure the distribution of infrastructure grants around the country.

July 12, 2021
Government, Business

Schumer Wants Senate Votes Soon on Biden’s Agenda

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said July 9 he wants his chamber to vote on pivotal budget and infrastructure legislation before lawmakers break for their August recess, and warned he may delay that summer break to allow more time for work on President Joe Biden’s top domestic goals.

July 9, 2021
Government, Business

Business Groups, Unions Join Together on Infrastructure Plan

WASHINGTON — Major business and union groups have formed a new coalition designed to add momentum for a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package that the Senate is expected to take up this month.

July 9, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Biden Promotes Infrastructure Plan as Congress Prepares Policy Agenda

President Joe Biden pressed Congress to legislate on the infrastructure policy aspects of his domestic agenda as lawmakers return to Washington from their July 4 recess.

July 8, 2021

In Hunt for Infrastructure Deal, Every Democrat Has Leverage

WASHINGTON — In a crucial moment for Democrats, party leaders are hunting for a sweet spot that would satisfy their rival moderate and progressive wings on legislation to finance President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar agenda of bolstering the economy and helping families.

July 7, 2021
Government, Business

California Transportation Commission Invests $1.18 Billion in Infrastructure Projects

The California Transportation Commission has allocated $1.18 billion for infrastructure projects throughout the state.

July 6, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Bipartisan House Group Backs Biden-Senate Infrastructure Deal

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers on July 6 publicly endorsed President Joe Biden’s $579 billion infrastructure deal with a group of Republican and Democratic senators, giving the compromise fresh momentum at the start of a crucial month for the administration’s agenda.

July 6, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

White House Releases State-By-State Infrastructure Guides

President Joe Biden’s team is intensifying its pressure on Republicans opposed to a bipartisan infrastructure agreement by spotlighting crumbling roads and bridges on a state-by-state basis that the funding could be used to rebuild.

July 1, 2021