House Republicans on May 19 garnered plenty of support for a two-month extension of highway funding authority, even as a pesky cadre of Democrats criticized their efforts.
May 19, 2015Government, Business
House Passes Two-Month Highway Trust Fund Patch; Senate’s Turn to Act
Government, Business
House to Vote on Two-Month Highway Fund Patch
The House is considering legislation that would extend funding authority for highway programs through July.
May 19, 2015Government, Business
Transportation Groups Take Message to the Airwaves
Two key transportation groups have launched a radio ad campaign calling on Congress to approve a permanent fix for the Highway Trust Fund.
May 7, 2015Government, Business
ARTBA’s Digital Push Gets Public Calling for Highway Bill
A digital campaign launched by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association is encouraging the public to urge congressional lawmakers to pass a multi-year surface transportation bill.
April 21, 2015Government, Business
Sec. Anthony Foxx: ‘More States Pulling Back Because of the Federal Funding Uncertainty’
WASHINGTON — Days after Senate transportation leaders said they would take up a long-term highway bill, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx reminded a group here that many states would be forced to scale back projects if Congress does not advance such a plan before a May deadline.
April 17, 2015Business
States Pull Back From Highway Projects Amid Uncertainty Over Federal Funding
States are delaying or canceling transportation projects for the second consecutive year while the construction season continues to be plagued with uncertainty over whether Congress will replenish the Highway Trust Fund.
April 13, 2015Government, Business
Sen. John Thune Wants Tax Reform To Fund Highway Infrastructure
WASHINGTON — Sen. John Thune, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee and the chamber’s third-ranking Republican, said a tax overhaul could solve the short- and long-term funding woes facing the federal transportation system.
February 26, 2015Government, Business
Video: Obama Doesn't See Congress Passing Long-Term Highway Funding Fix
President Obama told chief executives on Dec. 3 he doubts congressional leaders will be able to advance a long-term comprehensive transportation measure next year, approving instead a short-term highway funding fix.
December 3, 2014Government, Business
Eno Center Proposes Fixes for Highway Trust Fund
WASHINGTON — The Eno Center for Transportation, a Washington, D.C., think tank, has outlined ways to realize long-term funding for the national transportation system in a report unveiled at the National Press Club on Dec. 3.
December 3, 2014Government, Business
Obama Signs Trust Fund Rescue into Law
President Barack Obama on Aug. 8 signed into law a $10.8 billion bill that keeps a federal highway account funded through May 2015.
August 11, 2014