Report: Trump may explore a gas tax increase
President Donald Trump indicated that he is open to increasing the federal gas tax to support U.S. infrastructure development, although he stopped short of endorsing such a course of action.
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New Senate leadership includes infrastructure advocates
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will have a new chairman and ranking Democrat, reports the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association.
Read MoreCongressional bills include WOTUS block
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a bill that would block the implementation of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.
Read MoreContentious legislation offers opportunities in mining
The occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon drew national attention, putting a spotlight on the […]
Read MoreSenate bill would boost business with tax break on equipment, property
Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., introduced legislation to amend the U.S. tax code and make permanent a 50 percent […]
Read MoreSenate introduces Waters of the US bill
A bipartisan group of Senators introduced a Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) bill, the Federal Water Quality Protection […]
Read MoreProposed bill would fund Highway Trust Fund for six years
Rep. John Delaney (D-Md.) filed legislation that would both rebuild U.S. infrastructure and reform the corporate tax code. […]
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