Trump talk riles advocates on both sides of gas taxThe Hill » President Trump has delighted transportation groups and infuriated conservatives with his latest show of support for a federal gas tax. He first signaled openness to a gas tax hike in an interview with Bloomberg last spring, though the administration was quick to walk the comments back. Trump also mused about a 50-cent gas tax during a private meeting with lawmakers a few months ago, according to The Washington Post. Michelle2018-02-20T13:22:10-08:00February 18, 2018|
Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure in AmericaThe White House » President Donald Trump’s February 2018 proposal to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure with a mix of competitive government grants, state and local government funding and private-sector investments. The plan anticipates raising $1.5 trillion over 10 years. Michelle2018-02-16T17:22:08-08:00February 16, 2018|
Trump’s infrastructure plan would make it harder to challenge pipelinesThe Washington Post » The Trump administration’s infrastructure plan released earlier this week is designed to stimulate the construction of more oil and natural gas pipelines across the country. To make the building of new pipelines easier, the White House wants to make it harder for the next big anti-pipeline movement to win in the courtroom. How? By limiting the legal options available to lawyers at environmental groups opposed to new fossil-fuel infrastructure. Michelle2018-02-16T16:56:03-08:00February 16, 2018|
Holland Tunnel to undergo $364 million in Hurricane Sandy repairs Gallery Holland Tunnel to undergo $364 million in Hurricane Sandy repairs Highways, New Jersey Holland Tunnel to undergo $364 million in Hurricane Sandy repairsThe Jersey Journal » The Holland Tunnel is set to undergo a massive $364 million overhaul that will see systems damaged during Hurricane Sandy repaired and replaced. The rehabilitation project is expected to begin next year and take approximately five years to complete. Around 84 percent of the project cost is expected to be reimbursed by federal funds. Michelle2018-02-20T13:38:52-08:00February 16, 2018|
Port Authority votes to spend an additional $44M for Hudson River tunnel project Gallery Port Authority votes to spend an additional $44M for Hudson River tunnel project Metro Rail / Transit, New York, Railways Port Authority votes to spend an additional $44M for Hudson River tunnel projectNew York Daily News » Despite no commitment from the Trump administration, the Port Authority on Thursday voted to spend another $44 million on a multibillion-dollar Hudson River tunnel project. Port officials who are backing the tunnel construction as part of Amtrak’s massive Gateway project said the money is necessary to keep the project moving, so that when federal funding materializes, there will be no delay in construction. Michelle2018-02-16T16:45:36-08:00February 15, 2018|
Massive Pennsylvania Gas Pipeline Project to Resume; Sunoco Fined $12MInsurance Journal » Sunoco has agreed to a $12.6 million fine over problems with a massive natural gas pipeline project, but work will resume under a consent agreement, Pennsylvania regulators said. The 350-mile project has been plagued by spills and leaks of drilling fluid and improper construction methods. Michelle2018-03-05T14:10:30-08:00February 15, 2018|
