Nebraska Republican Sen. Deb Fischer called on state transportation directors to consider the legislation she recently introduced that would transfer funds into the Highway Trust Fund.
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Productivity Would Diminish Without Infrastructure Upgrades, Chemical Industry Report Shows
WASHINGTON — Failure to modernize the country’s freight network will likely prevent the chemicals industry from aiding in economic growth, according to a report by the American Chemistry Council unveiled on Capitol Hill a day after President Trump’s first address to Congress.
March 2, 2017US Not Bound by WTO Decisions, Trump Warns in New Trade Agenda
The U.S. isn’t bound by decisions made at the World Trade Organization, President Donald Trump’s administration said in outlining a new trade agenda that promises to root out unfair practices by foreign countries.
March 1, 2017Trump to Congress: Approve $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
In his first address before Congress, President Trump announced his intention to ask Congress to back an infrastructure plan that would generate a $1 trillion to rebuild roads and bridges.Â
March 1, 2017Transportation Activity Steady at Start of Year, Fed Says
Transportation activity was steady to somewhat higher across the nation from the end of last year to mid-February, according to a Federal Reserve report.
March 1, 2017Mexico Warns US It'll Cut Off Nafta Talks If Tariffs Proposed
Mexico’s top trade negotiator doubled down on threats to break off talks to rework Nafta, saying his country will walk away if the U.S. insists on slapping duties or quotas on any products from south of the border.
February 27, 2017Capitol Agenda for the Week of Feb. 27: We The Rural States
During a Feb. 26 meeting with the governors, Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao acknowledged public-private partnerships are unlikely to work well for small town USA.
February 28, 2017Truck Drivers Can Pay Tolls in Texas With PrePass
Help Inc. announced that its PrePass transponders can now pay tolls at facilities run by the Texas Department of Transportation, North Texas Tollway Authority and the Harrison County Toll Road Authority.
February 24, 2017Letters: Entry-Level Driver Training; Accident Reporting
This week's letters present thoughts on the entry-level driver-training proposal and on sharing accident data.
February 27, 2017Trump's Nafta Revamp Could Hit Close to °®¶¹´«Ã½ for Key US Industries
American companies importing vehicles and their parts, electronics and fruit from south of the border would be well-advised to keep a close eye on the future of Nafta.
February 24, 2017