Counties Enmeshed With Federal Lands Score Wins in Spending Bill
The legislation will rekindle the Secure Rural Schools program and beef-up Payments in Lieu of Taxes.
The New Federal Spending Bill Is Flush With Money for Waterworks
"The new initiatives and funding increases actually make this legislation a new national water infrastructure program," says a representative for the National Rural Water Association.
Massive Federal Spending Bill Offers Big Boost for State, Local Programs
The legislation would beef-up Community Development Block Grant funding and TIGER grants would triple compared to FY 17. There are other notable increases as well.
Carson Says 'Opportunity Zones' Could Serve as CDBG Substitute
"I suspect we may be asking ourselves: 'How can we use all this money?'" Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson said as he touted the program, created in last year's tax overhaul.
Moody's Highlights States Most Vulnerable to NAFTA Exit
Talks are ongoing between the U.S., Canada and Mexico over the future of the trade deal, which President Trump has criticized.
5 Cabinet Secretaries Stump for Infrastructure Plan on Capitol Hill
The officials appeared before a Senate committee. Finding money for President Trump's public works plan remains a sticking point.
Senator Casts Doubt on Chances for New Infrastructure Grant Programs
Nebraska's Deb Fischer, who chairs a Senate transportation subcommittee, made her remarks as the Trump administration is stumping for three new, major public works grant initiatives.
City Leaders Prepare for an Infrastructure Lobbying Push
The effort will take place this week as part of the National League of Cities 2018 Congressional City Conference.
U.S. DOT Announces TIGER Grants Totaling Nearly $500 Million
The White House has called for axing the grant program in each of the two budget plans it has sent to Congress.
Paul Ryan Says House Infrastructure Action Will Happen in 'Stages'
The House speaker's remarks come one day after he ruled out the idea of raising the gas tax.
House Panel Chairman: Stop the 'Shotgun' Approach to Infrastructure
U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, who leads a House infrastructure subcommittee, explained to Route Fifty why he's not quite ready to talk about raising new revenues for public works.
Gas Tax Hike in an Election Year? It'll Be a Tough Sell in Congress
Despite flickers of bipartisan support for upping fuel taxes, the idea has yet to gain serious momentum.
Has Trump Intervened to Kill Gateway Funding? Chao: 'Yes!'
The multi-billion dollar project features a rail tunnel in and out of Manhattan and is a priority in the New York City region. It's getting fresh attention as Congress works on a major spending bill.
U.S. DOT Official: Gas Tax Debate Could Jam Up Infrastructure Talks
"We don’t want that to happen," according to Anthony Bedell, the agency's deputy assistant secretary for intergovernmental affairs.
County Leaders Not Giving Up Fight on Exemption Nixed in Tax Overhaul
They plan to make their case for “advance refunding” bonds as infrastructure discussions ramp up in Congress.
Congress Kicks Off Discussions About Trump’s Infrastructure Plan
There were frictions over issues involving funding and environmental permitting in a hearing on Thursday.
Highway Trust Fund Casts Shadow Over Infrastructure Debate
Meanwhile, House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster says the "lame duck" session after this year's election could provide a window to pass a public works package.
Democratic Congressman Looks to Rekindle Long-Dead Intergovernmental Commission
Rep. Gerry Connolly, of Virginia, also offered his views Tuesday on where things stand with a recently created U.S. House task force on intergovernmental issues.
Western Governors to Congress: More Power Please
"We find ourselves continually having to ask the federal government: ‘Mother may I?’” Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter said.
In White House Meeting With Governors, Trump Emphasizes Preference for Arming School Staff
The president at one point had a tense exchange with Washington Gov. Jay Inslee over the issue. Mental health and background checks also came up during the discussion.
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