The Hill » The White House is currently vetting hundreds of state proposals for transportation infrastructure projects as the Trump administration pursues a $1 trillion program for airports, roads and bridges nationwide.
The Dallas Morning News » Texas is closer than ever to building the first high-speed train in the United States, thanks to President Donald Trump’s fascination with these transportation projects and well-timed pitch to his administration.
The Washington Post » The quick shift from popular campaign promise to bogged-down bureaucratic negotiation process is the latest test of Trump’s ability to pivot from thematic ideas to concrete action.
McClatchy » Trump administration officials and congressional leaders plan to take a more incremental approach of spurring public-private partnerships by loosening environmental reviews, removing other red tape and possibly approving new tax credits.
Bond Buyer » There is currently no consensus on Capitol Hill or across the country on the best ways to finance infrastructure renewal, Chao told the state executives at the National Governors Association’s winter meeting in Washington.
CNBC » Gov. Jerry Brown’s office mentioned money to raising Folsom Dam to improve flood protection. It doesn’t specifically mention Oroville Dam.