Infrastructure Across America - Page 13

April 27, 2023

‘Amtrak Joe’ in trouble with Tester for ignoring Western states when nominating Amtrak board members

Montana Democrat Tester is expected to face a tough re-election battle in 2024

April 27, 2023

Biden kicked off re-election campaign with union boss who used Hunter Biden to get WH access

President Biden appeared on stage alongside a powerful labor leader who he was connected with during the Obama administration thanks to his son Hunter Biden.

April 25, 2023

Ernst looks to rein in bloated federal projects, proposes bill targeting Biden’s ‘reverse Midas touch’

The conservative Iowa Republican voted against Biden's bipartisan infrastructure deal, and her legislation aims to curb government waste she claims is associated with it

April 16, 2023

Buttigieg points to how roads are 'designed and built' as the reason for racial disparities in road fatalities

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg reiterated his focus on combatting racial disparities roadway fatalities on “PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton" on Saturday.

April 13, 2023

Biden administration invests $300 million to repair bridges across the country

The Biden administration is awarding nearly $300 million to repair and replace U.S. bridges. The investment will fund projects in New York, Washington, Virginia, and other states.

April 5, 2023

US rolls out funding to build wildlife crossings in response to high wildlife-vehicle collisions rate

US rolled out a $350 million program to add animal warning signs for drivers and build wildlife corridors along busy roads in an effort to curb the country’s wildlife-vehicle collisions

April 5, 2023

US cities receive nearly $200M in grants to upgrade aging, leaking natural gas pipelines

Cities across the nation will receive the first $196 million of grants in a $1 billion infrastructure program aimed at upgrading old and faulty natural gas pipelines.

March 23, 2023

Ohio Senate passes $13.5B transportation budget, includes tighter rail safety rules

The Ohio state Senate has passed a transportation spending package that includes tighter rail safety regulations in the wake of the East Palestine train derailment.

March 20, 2023

Michigan interstate reopens following massive pileup involving 150 vehicles that left 16 hospitalized

Michigan interstate reopens following crash that hospitalized 16 people. Police announced that there doesn't appear to be any serious injuries.

March 16, 2023

Train carrying hazardous materials derails in Northwestern Arizona

Authorities said a train carrying hazardous materials derailed just north of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, near the border with California. An investigation is ongoing.