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Mich. governor pushes increase to federal gas tax

Detroit Free Press » Snyder, a Republican who is under fire along with state lawmakers over the shape of Michigan’s roads, said the state has taken steps to increase road funding and can do more, but it’s also time for the federal government to step up.

March 20, 2018|

Offshore Oil and Gas Operators Want Less Regulation, but Surprise Inspections Find Serious Safety Problems

The New York Times » More than 50 inspectors, traveling on helicopters, conducted surprise inspections on about 40 offshore platforms and drilling rigs. The results were still being compiled but the inspectors found serious problems, including some that were potentially life threatening.

March 18, 2018|

Assemblyman Chiu seeks $250 million in state money for decaying SF seawall

San Francisco Chronicle » As much as $250 million in state taxes generated from development along San Francisco’s waterfront would be directed toward the city’s ambitious plan to reconstruct the crumbling Embarcadero seawall, under legislation Assemblyman David Chiu will introduce Monday.

March 18, 2018|

Crack on Florida Bridge Was Discussed in Meeting Hours Before Collapse

The New York Times » Hours before the collapse of a pedestrian bridge at Florida International University on Thursday, the engineering company for the bridge held a meeting to discuss a crack on the structure, according to a statement from the university released early Saturday.

March 17, 2018|

Engineer of FIU bridge reported cracks in structure to FDOT days before collapse

Politico » Two days before the catastrophic collapse of a newly-built Florida International University pedestrian bridge that claimed the lives of at least six people, the lead engineer on the project called state transportation officials to warn of cracks in the massive structure.

March 16, 2018|
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