In our worldwide economy, the humble pine pallet is the way that goods move around the globe. Demand for pallets is so great that American manufacturers churn out nearly 1 billion of them every year. And right now, it’s not enough.
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Biden, Capito to Meet as Infrastructure Deadline Looms
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is set to meet June 2 with West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, the top Republican negotiator on infrastructure as the administration signals time is running out to strike a bipartisan deal on the White House’s big investment proposal and top legislative priority.
June 1, 2021First-Class Stamp Will Cost 58¢ in USPS Rate Increase Plan
The U.S. Postal Service plans to boost the price of a first class stamp to 58 cents from 55 cents as it works to stabilize finances amid slumping mail volume and lagging delivery.
May 28, 2021Biden’s Budget Includes Boost for Transportation Purposes
President Joe Biden on May 28 unveiled a whopping $6 trillion budget proposal, which includes billions for provisions to boost transportation infrastructure.
May 28, 2021Bill to Boost EV Tax Credits to $12,500 Passes Senate Panel
WASHINGTON — Legislation that would raise consumer tax credits for electric vehicles to $12,500 for the next five years passed a Senate committee May 26.
May 28, 2021Biden $6 Trillion Federal Budget Fueled by Higher Taxes
President Joe Biden issued his first full budget proposal May 28, detailing his ambitions to dramatically expand the size and scope of the federal government with more than $6 trillion in spending over the coming fiscal year.
May 28, 2021Kansas Leaders Issue Funds for 30 Projects Through Cost Share Program
Kansas officials announced May 26 that $42 million has been invested for transportation projects through the Cost Share Program.
May 28, 2021FHWA Issues $5.6 Million to States for Innovation Projects
FHWA announced May 26 that $5.6 million had been distributed in Accelerated Innovation Deployment Demonstration program grants.
May 28, 2021Hudson River Rail Tunnel Gets Environmental OK
Amtrak’s proposed $11.6 billion passenger rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey received long-delayed environmental clearance from U.S. officials, the project’s biggest step forward in years. The decision is crucial to start the next phase of work and secure billions of federal dollars for what’s considered one of the most vital U.S. infrastructure needs.
May 28, 2021Consumers Boosted Spending by Just 0.5% in April
WASHINGTON — Americans increased their spending by a slight 0.5% in April, a slowdown after a massive gain in March that had been powered by the distribution of billions of dollars in individual stimulus checks.
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