Infrastructure News Updates

Government

More Than a Weak Week: Biden Touts ‘Infrastructure Decade’

President Joe Biden, seeking another four years in office, stopped by the Badger State recently to tout his infrastructure bona fides. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill. 

January 29, 2024
Government

House Committee Hosts WRDA ‘Members’ Day’ Hearing

The transportation panel in the U.S. House of Representatives convened this month for a hearing to give members an opportunity to request support for water infrastructure projects.

January 24, 2024
Business

Update: Port of LA Leader Outlines 2024 Goals

"The Port of Los Angeles ranks as the nation’s No. 1 container port,” Gene Seroka emphasizes. In the annual State of the Port address, the executive director detailed his vision for the port regarding economic growth and environmental actions. 

January 18, 2024
Government

Landrieu Moves From Infrastructure to Biden Campaign

Mitch Landrieu, the White House face of the bipartisan infrastructure law, has resigned from his appointed post, to serve on President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign.

January 9, 2024
Government, Business

Federal Funding Bill Tops Election-Year Agenda

Budget negotiations will consume the attention of congressional leaders for much of January.

January 2, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Congressional Committees Eye Water Resources Act for 2024

Legislation meant to improve connectivity along the nation’s commercial waterways is on transportation policymakers’ radar for 2024.

December 12, 2023
Government

Biden Touts $8.2 Billion in New Passenger Rail Projects

President Joe Biden announced $8.2 billion in new funding for infrastructure projects across the U.S. on Dec. 8, much of it involving rail travel.

December 11, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

USDOT Announces $1.5 Billion in Infrastructure Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced the availability of grants designed to advance big-ticket infrastructure projects along commercial and commuter corridors.

December 5, 2023
Government, Safety

Democrat Senators Press Safety Initiatives

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s two-year anniversary is an opportunity to revisit several safety concerns, two senior Democratic senators recently said.

November 16, 2023
Government, Business

Landrieu Ties Infrastructure Future to Presidential Race

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is seeking to make the case that continued infrastructure progress could depend on keeping Joe Biden in the White House after 2024.

November 9, 2023