Tag: Elaine Chao

The American Society of Civil Engineers gives Missouri a C- for its bridges. Fortunately, the state agreed this year to a bond measure that will fund $301 million in repairs for more than 200 bridges across Missouri. Photo: iStock.com/tupungato

Nearly $1B in federal grants awarded for state DOT projects

June 19, 2020 By Kevin Yanik

The Trump administration intends to invest $906 million in infrastructure across 20 states through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America discretionary grant program.

ARTBA chair makes case for infrastructure package

May 1, 2020 By Kevin Yanik

This week, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) calls for a multi-year plan addressing transportation infrastructure.

Will Congress commit $1 trillion toward infrastructure? Photo: iStock.com/kozmoat98

Aggregate industry calls for infrastructure funding

December 29, 2017 By PQ Staff

Fifty-six percent of producers say the federal government is not providing enough funds to support infrastructure projects.

Aggregate producers anticipating fewer regulations with Trump

May 24, 2017 By PQ Staff

Aggregate producers are hoping the new landscape in Washington means fewer industry regulations and more infrastructure spending.

Vulcan adds former Waste Management CEO to board

February 13, 2017 By Allison Kral

Vulcan Materials Co. named David Steiner, former CEO of Waste Management, to its board of directors.

Senate confirms Chao as secretary of transportation

February 1, 2017 By Megan Smalley

The Senate confirmed Elaine Chao, former secretary of labor, as the new administration’s secretary of transportation.

Trump selects Chao as transportation secretary

November 30, 2016 By Allison Kral

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Elaine Chao as his secretary of transportation.