July 1, 2014
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LEADING OFF
Short-term surface transportation reauthorization bill proposed
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) proposed a three-month plan as an immediate solution to continue highway funding through the end of the year. Wyden said $9 billion could be reallocated for highway funding but that funds would sustain highway projects through Dec. 31. Learn more about the proposal and who's supporting it. → MORE
NEWS
Merger Martin Marietta-Texas Industries deal approved
Shareholders from both Martin Marietta Materials Inc. and Texas Industries overwhelmingly approved the proposed combination of the two companies at their respective meetings. Find out what percentage of shareholders from each company voted for the merger and what's next in the process. → MORE
Aggregate Industries U.S. Aggregate Industries U.S. names new COO
Aggregate Industries U.S. appointed Guy Edwards COO and says he will focus on strategy implementation and business improvement. Check out why CEO Filiberto Ruiz called him an ideal candidate for the job. → MORE
Construction Construction slides but no need for concern
New construction starts in May dropped 5 percent from the previous month according to McGraw Hill Construction. How is 2014 squaring up against last year's performance? → MORE
Volvo Volvo opens customer center in Pennsylvania
Volvo Construction Equipment opened its North American Customer Center in Shippensburg, Pa. Which local dignitaries were on hand for Volvo's ribbon-cutting ceremony, and what does Volvo have in store for the $100 million, 40-acre center? → MORE
→ Masaba opens its doors to students for career day
→ SMEF launches global humanitarian program
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Kevin Yanik Reauthorization talks spiral into likely short-term fix
By Kevin Yanik
Uncertainty has surrounded the reauthorization of surface transportation funding before. What's the most likely outcome the industry can expect now that a three-month extension has entered the fold as a well-supported option? → MORE
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