Colorado’s Department of Transportation, which already has an $800 million annual funding shortfall, is taking another $80 million hit in fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2019 in Gov. John Hickenlooper’s proposed budget.
November 10, 2016Transportation Compliance News
Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Iowa DOT Director Paul Trombino Unexpectedly Resigns
Paul Trombino, the director of Iowa’s Department of Transportation and president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, surprisingly submitted his resignation to Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad on Nov. 9.
November 10, 2016Goldman Sachs: Trump’s Revamp of America to Boost Commodities From Metals to Gas
Donald Trump’s promise to revive American infrastructure means commodities used to build everything from airports to bridges will benefit under his presidency, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
November 10, 2016Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer May Be Trump Ally on Infrastructure
When Donald Trump delivered his acceptance speech early Nov. 9, the only policy proposal he mentioned was his desire to rebuild “our highways, bridges, tunnels, airports, schools, hospitals.” Such a plan is at odds with the fiscal restraint enforced by congressional Republicans, but echoes Sen. Chuck Schumer’s own statements.
November 9, 2016Trucking, Rail Industries Welcome Trump Administration
Republican Donald Trump’s victory is an opportunity to craft a long-term fix for freight infrastructure projects, the leadership of the trucking and rail associations said Nov. 9.
November 9, 2016House Transportation Chairman Bill Shuster Fends Off Tea Party Opponent
After nearly losing his seat in the Republican primary earlier this year, Rep. Bill Shuster, the top transportation policymaker in the U.S. House, was easily re-elected to a ninth term.
November 9, 2016Analysis: GOP's Senate Victory Sets Stage for Trump Agenda in Congress
Republicans shocked Democrats by keeping control of the Senate, setting the stage for President-elect Donald Trump to enact a broad conservative agenda and ensure a Republican Supreme Court for a generation. That’s provided he can work with a GOP establishment he spent most of the campaign attacking.
November 9, 20162016 Election Scoreboard: Results of Races That Matter to Trucking
Transport Topics is following the results of congressional races that impact the trucking and freight transportation industry. Check this page regularly for updated results.
November 9, 2016Republican House Members and Transportation Figures Jolly, Mica Ousted in Florida
Two Florida Republicans relevant to freight transportation on Capitol Hill, one a freshman and the other a longtime leader, lost their re-election bids Nov. 8.
November 8, 2016Video Preview: Congressional Races Relevant to Freight Transportation
The freight transportation policy outlook on Capitol Hill for next year remains murky, thanks to the uncertainty of key congressional contests this year.
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