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Obama outlines vision to invest $302B in infrastructure
President Obama outlined his vision for investing in America’s infrastructure with a $302 billion, four-year surface transportation reauthorization proposal. During a speech made February 26 at the Union Depot train station in Saint Paul, Minn., he said he would work… Keep Reading
A fix in the works?
An article this week from NBC News cites the highway-funding drought, and the daily reminders of it – potholes. "Every spring thaw brings potholes," notes the story. "This year, one of the harshest winters in memory is turning America's highways… Keep Reading
Vig, Hay to be honored with NSSGA awards
NSSGA will present three awards reflecting outstanding grassroots contributions in 2013 at its Honors Awards Ceremony during its annual convention in Las Vegas. Astec Industries’ Joe Vig will be presented with the Grassroots CEO of the Year Award; John Hay… Keep Reading
Coalition to support federal mineral science and information activities
Fifteen organizations united to form the Mineral Science and Information Coalition (MSIC) to advocate for reinvigorated minerals science and information functions in the federal government. According to the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME), federal programs in minerals science,… Keep Reading
Volvo pledges support for next phase of efficiency regulation
The Volvo Group publicly committed its support to working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the second phase of a national program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the… Keep Reading
Open wallet or empty wallet?
Passage of a near-trillion-dollar farm bill this month gives hope to many of those in our industry advocating a large, multi-year, transportation-funding bill to replace the current legislation, which expires Sept. 30. My pessimism regarding the passage of such a… Keep Reading
Former U.S. DOT secretaries in NSSGA panel discussion
NSSGA is bringing together a distinguished panel of former U.S. Department of Transportation secretaries to share ideas and insights into how to achieve passage of a multi-year, surface transportation reauthorization bill. The panel discussion will be a part of NSSGA’s… Keep Reading
Transportation secretary sees signs nation ready to tackle infrastructure deficit
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in an interview with the Associated Press that he is encouraged by recent discussions in Congress to address the United States' infrastructural needs. "The more folks step up and put their ideas on the table,… Keep Reading
LaHood weighs in on gas tax upon joining infrastructure coalition
Building America’s Future, a bipartisan coalition of elected officials whose goal is raise awareness about the need to invest in U.S. infrastructure, named former Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood as a co-chair. LaHood joins former New York Mayor Michael… Keep Reading
