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Kentucky Awards $5.7M to Boost Multimodal Riverport Freight

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced $5.7 million in state grants awarded to 15 public riverport projects to increase multimodal freight handling.

July 29, 2025
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Duffy Extends Marine Highway 848 Miles, Spurs River Economies

Kentucky’s barge business will benefit since three of its rivers now rank among four new marine highways designated by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

July 14, 2025
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House OKs Water Infrastructure Bill, Teeing Up Senate Vote

In the closing days of Congress’ post-election lame-duck session, members of the House of Representatives easily approved the final version of the Water Resources Development Act.

December 12, 2024
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House and Senate Finalize Water Infrastructure Package

Transportation policymakers on Capitol Hill finalized a comprehensive water infrastructure legislative package, paving the way for its end-of-the-year passage.

December 4, 2024
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House Passes Biennial Water Resources Development Act

A bill to promote the efficiency of commercial waterway infrastructure projects and supply chain connectivity was easily passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on July 22.

July 23, 2024
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House Panel Takes Up Water Resources Development Act

This month, the transportation panel in the U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on a policy update to the country’s commercial waterways.

June 18, 2024
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Rouzer Outlines WRDA's Path to Passage

This spring, House Republicans will seek committee approval of a comprehensive water infrastructure bill significant to supply chain connectivity.

February 15, 2024
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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
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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
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Missouri Extends Two Special Permits Until March

Missouri’s statewide drought emergency and overwidth hauling permits to help provide hay to ranchers and farmers have been extended through March 1.

December 1, 2022