Infrastructure News Updates

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Drivers Would Pay Tax on Miles Traveled Under Lawmaker’s Plan

Drivers could pay a tax based on how many miles their vehicles travel under a plan being pushed by Missouri Rep. Sam Graves, who’s vying to become the powerful new chairman of the House Transportation Committee.

March 8, 2018
Government

Senate Democrats Debut Infrastructure Plan That Would Reverse Elements of GOP Tax Overhaul

Less than a month after President Donald Trump unveiled his infrastructure proposal, Senate Democrats released an infrastructure plan of their own.

March 7, 2018
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Business Groups Say Time Is Now to Increase Gas Tax for Roads

The largest U.S. business lobby and the trucking industry joined forces to urge skeptical lawmakers to increase federal fuel taxes for the first time in a quarter century to raise money for crumbling roads and bridges.

March 7, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

House Panel to Hear From Secretary Chao on Infrastructure March 6

Less than a week after meeting with senators, the country’s top transportation officer will explain President Donald Trump’s infrastructure proposal to a House policy committee.

March 2, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

Listen: TT's Eugene Mulero on Infrastructure

Transport Topics reporter Eugene Mulero appeared on The Motley Fool's Industry Focus podcast on March 1, discussing prospects for President Trump's $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan.

March 2, 2018
Government

Sec. Elaine Chao Stands Behind $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Amid Pushback

In her first appearance on Capitol Hill since the White House presented to lawmakers its $1.5 trillion infrastructure proposal, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao sparred with Senate Democrats skeptical about the proposal’s funding goal.

March 1, 2018
Government

Chao Hints Document Will Flesh Out Infrastructure Plan

WASHINGTON — Transportation leaders should look forward to a document coming out in the next few days that will provide additional details about President Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan, according to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.

February 28, 2018
Government

Analysis: Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Killed by His Own Party

Bloomberg’s Ari Natter and Mark Niquette report that Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn doesn’t think there will be time for his chamber to consider infrastructure this year.

February 28, 2018
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S.C. Governor Cries Foul Over White House Allocation for Charleston Port

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is accusing the White House budget office — overseen by former S.C. GOP Rep. Mick Mulvaney — for skimping on funding for one of the state’s top priority infrastructure projects.

February 28, 2018
Government

Trump’s Public Works Plan May Not Advance This Year, John Cornyn Says

A public works package that is one of President Donald Trump’s top priorities may not make it through the Senate this year amid a packed agenda, John Cornyn, the chamber’s No. 2 Republican, said in an interview

February 27, 2018