AED - Thu July 26, 2018
Congress Finishes Work on Perkins Reauthorization
On July 25, the House approved the bipartisan Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 2353), sending the legislation to President Trump for his signature. This action comes on the heels of Senate passage on July 23....
AED - Mon July 23, 2018
AED's McGuire Commends Trump for Tackling Skilled Worker Shortage
Brian P. McGuire, president and CEO of Associated Equipment Distributors, issued the following statement following President Donald J. Trump's executive order signing that addresses the nation's skilled workforce challenges and establishes the National Council for the American Worker....
Thu March 08, 2018
AEM Profoundly Disappointed by Trump Tariffs
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) President Dennis Slater issued the following statement after President Trump formally announced new import tariffs on steel and aluminum:The equipment manufacturing industry is profoundly disappointed at President Trump's actions today to advance import tariffs on steel and aluminum....
Thu March 08, 2018
State Is Ready for President's New Infrastructure Plan
President Donald J. Trump has released his 2019 budget proposal, which includes a focus on rebuilding the nation's infrastructure. The principles of the infrastructure plan include $200 billion in federal funds to spur at least $1.5 trillion in infrastructure investments; new investments in rural America; decision-making authority returned to state and local governments; removal of unnecessary regulatory barriers; and a streamlined and shortened permitting process for infrastructure projects....
Susan Montoya Bryan - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Fri March 02, 2018
Agency Awards $73M Contract for U.S. Border Wall Work
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A Montana-based company has been awarded a $73 million contract to replace 20 miles of fence along the U.S.-Mexico border in southern New Mexico. Existing vehicle barriers near the Santa Teresa port of entry will be replaced with taller bollard-style barriers under the contract awarded in January 2018 to Barnard Construction Co....
Thu February 15, 2018
AISC Urges Trump Administration to Buy American, Hire American
The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) welcomes the Trump Administration's proposals to address America's aging infrastructure and anticipate future infrastructure needs. There is widespread agreement in the country, and among elected officials of both parties, that our Nation's roads, bridges and other infrastructure require a sustained, long-term commitment of resources to ensure safety, performance and durability....
Emily Buenzle - Wed February 14, 2018
Trump Proposes $2.2 Billion for New FBI Facility
Trump's infrastructure plan, which the White House released Feb. 12, contained some additional information about a proposal to fund a new FBI headquarters. The proposal is for $2.2 billion in funding to replace the FBI's existing building in downtown Washington D.C., a project that has been on hold, WTNH News 8 reported....
Tue February 13, 2018
Transportation Construction Coalition Statement on Release of White House Infrastructure Plan, FY 2019 Budget Proposal
The Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) released the following statement in response to the Feb. 12 release of the Trump administration's Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America and FY2019 Budget request....
Tue February 13, 2018
White House Plan Calls for Streamlining Project Delivery and Giving States Flexibility to Toll Interstate Highways
International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) Executive Director and CEO, Patrick D. Jones, issued the following statement in response to the official release of President Trump's infrastructure plan, “Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America."“We commend the administration for focusing on the need to reinvest in America's infrastructure....
Emily Buenzle - Mon February 12, 2018
It's Finally Here: White House Releases Infrastructure Plan Details
The Trump Administration announced the long-anticipated details of his infrastructure plan Feb. 12. The $200 billion proposal promises to prompt a $1.5 trillion investment throughout the next decade, NBC News reported....
