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California Gov. Jerry Brown Set to Fight Repeal of New Gas Tax

Californians will vote in November on a ballot proposition that would repeal a new gas tax and vehicle fees, saddling Gov. Jerry Brown with a final challenge to preserve a key part of his legacy before leaving office.

June 26, 2018
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ASCE Gives Kansas C on Infrastructure Report Card

Kansas’ infrastructure has improved slightly, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ most recent report card.

June 22, 2018
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Editorial: Hot Topics for Summer’s Swelter

A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would provide relief for truckers from some hours-of-service rules. With it, both houses of Congress are now circulating legislation that targets change to HOS regulations, adding to a flurry of trucking-related activity taking place on Capitol Hill.

June 21, 2018
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Ambassador Bridge Owner Manuel Moroun Asks Trump to Halt Gordie Howe Bridge Project

After fighting unsuccessfully for years in court and at the ballot box to prevent construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the owners of the Ambassador Bridge are turning to President Donald Trump for help.

June 21, 2018
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Capitol Agenda for the Week of June 18: Have a Pothole? Call Domino’s

For a limited time only, Domino’s is mixing it up in the infrastructure game. After you order two medium pizzas with any topping and a drink, don’t forget to say you want free refills on the potholes outside your window. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

June 18, 2018
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‘Smart City’ Columbus Cites Technology, Collaboration as Keys to Future

Few things annoy futurist David Staley as much as when he is in his car stopped at a traffic light and no one is moving.

June 18, 2018
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Iowa Commission Approves $3.4 Billion, Five-Year Road and Infrastructure Plan

Iowa’s transportation commission has approved a $3.4 billion Transportation Improvement Program for fiscal years 2019-2023.

June 13, 2018
Government

Elaine Chao Touts Rural Benefits of INFRA Grants at DOT Ceremony

The latest Infrastructure For Rebuilding America grants will increase mobility in both rural and urban areas, according to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.

June 8, 2018
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West Virginia Turnpike Tolls to Double

West Virginia’s motorists and visitors traveling across the Mountain State learned June 7 that tolls along the West Virginia Turnpike will double when the year 2019 arrives on their calendars.

June 8, 2018
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTCA

Texas Planning Group Outlines Regional Freight Corridor

In Texas, Sherman-Denison Metropolitan Planning Organization officials expect to present the draft version of a regional freight corridor plan later this summer.

June 7, 2018