Tag: Donald Trump

AEM: Trump’s plan a ‘good starting point’ on infrastructure

February 12, 2018 By

Equipment manufacturers welcome President Trump’s infrastructure plan, but one industry organization says it does not solve the nation’s underlying infrastructure issues.

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EPA puts WOTUS on hold, to rework rule

February 3, 2018 By

Implementation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule is officially delayed until 2020.

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AEM offers 10 infrastructure trends in 2018

February 2, 2018 By

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) reported 10 infrastructure predictions for 2018. Check them out now.

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Making the case for infrastructure funds

January 26, 2018 By

What’s next on the infrastructure policy front? Mike Johnson, president and CEO of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, explores.

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Time to address the Highway Trust Fund, group says

September 12, 2017 By

The Highway Materials Group (HMG) urges Congress in a letter to enact a long-term, robust and sustainable funding mechanism that addresses the Highway Trust Fund shortfall.

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Trump nixes infrastructure advisory council

August 18, 2017 By

President Donald Trump put a halt to his still-developing Advisory Council on Infrastructure.

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Trump signs order to expedite infrastructure construction

August 17, 2017 By

President Trump signed an executive order for a more-efficient federal permitting process for infrastructure projects, allegedly without harming the environment.

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‘Infrastructure week’ an opportunity for progress

June 5, 2017 By

The White House kicks off a series of week-long events focused on revitalizing the nation’s crumbling infrastructure. Could this week’s focus be a true step toward the achievement of an effective, long-term highway bill?

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Senate drafts bill to spur infrastructure growth

May 18, 2017 By

The legislation would leverage private-sector dollars through a new investment bank to upgrade the nation’s infrastructure.

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