Infrastructure News Updates

Government, Business

Infrastructure Directive Unclear as Vote Counting Continues in Trump Versus Biden

A presidential contest still without a victor leaves unanswered questions about the direction of the country’s infrastructure agenda for the next four years, and probably beyond.

November 5, 2020
Government, Business

Pelosi Wants ‘Big’ Health Care, Infrastructure Push in 2021

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is preparing a 2021 legislative agenda with two “great, big initiatives” — expanding health care access and rebuilding American infrastructure — that are longtime Democratic priorities aligned with Joe Biden’s platform and taking on fresh urgency in the COVID-19 crisis.

October 29, 2020
Government, Business

On Infrastructure, Trump Touts Regulatory Streamlining, Biden Eyes Clean Energy

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden offer differing views for improving the nation's infrastructure.

October 23, 2020
Government, Business

Sen. Gardner, Hickenlooper Highlight Policy Records

While the 2020 presidential contest dominates national headlines, the Senate election cycle is highlighting freight transportation and infrastructure policy of states with key commercial corridors.

October 23, 2020
Government, Business

Climate Change Resilience Front-and-Center for House Democrats

Pursuing infrastructure policies that adopt climate change resilience is expected next year on Capitol Hill if Democrats retain control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

October 23, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Congressional Policymakers Propose Infrastructure Resilience Review Board

A seven-member independent board would recommend ways local governments could strengthen their resilience to severe weather events as part of legislation congressional policymakers unveiled this month.

October 19, 2020
Government, Business, Logistics

DOT Awards $220 Million for Port Infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $220 million in grants to improve port infrastructure, including facilities used by freight vehicles.

October 16, 2020
Government, Business

Extension Shoves Hot Infrastructure Issue to Back Burner

Infrastructure policy discussions are not front and center at the White House, and the recent enactment of a yearlong extension of the country’s premier highway policy law assures that there won't be substantial talks about transportation anytime soon. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

October 5, 2020
Government

DOT’s Transportation Self-Governance Program for Tribes Takes Effect

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program has officially taken effect.

October 1, 2020
Government, Safety

DOT Announces $1 Billion in BUILD Grants

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that $1 billion in funding has been awarded through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development program.

September 16, 2020