FAST Act
Congress extends surface transportation program funding
The 30-day extension comes while the $1 trillion infrastructure bill, which received bipartisan support in the Senate, is still awaiting a vote in the House. Keep Reading
Where Washington stands on an infrastructure bill
Momentum on a bipartisan infrastructure bill came to a halt last week, and new negotiations are already underway in Washington. But doubts are starting to surface about whether an impactful bill can ultimately be produced for the industry. Keep Reading
Bipartisan surface transportation bill emerges from Senate
The Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021, crafted by the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works, represents an increase of more than 34 percent from the FAST Act. Keep Reading
Producers, suppliers adapting on the fly successfully
The FAST Act extension was good news for the industry, AMCAST's Vinnie Rocco writes. But finding a long-term solution will be an uphill battle, as the U.S. may be facing COVID-related legislative delays well into 2021. Keep Reading
How Kentucky’s aggregate producers are faring these days
Nick Rodgers, executive director of the Kentucky Crushed Stone Association, discusses the state of the aggregate industry in the Bluegrass State – and more – with P&Q. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta adds former transportation secretary to board
Anthony Foxx, who served under President Obama, joins Martin Marietta’s board of directors. Keep Reading
What to make of the FAST Act renewal
Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America, offers his perspective on the FAST Act being renewed through Sept. 30, 2021, and how that will impact the construction industry. Keep Reading
Continuing resolution extends federal surface transportation funding
With the FAST Act set to expire Sept. 30, President Trump signed a continuing resolution to keep surface transportation programs, as well as other critical programs, funded. Keep Reading
Industry reaction mixed to House’s $1.5T infrastructure bill
Although the U.S. House of Representatives just passed a significant investment in the nation’s infrastructure, the road ahead for the Moving Forward Act is very murky. Keep Reading
