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Viewpoint

Happy Birthday America! Your Infrastructure is Calling ...

July 3, 2018

The critically needed upgrades won't happen without dedicated vision, iconic projects and dynamic public leadership. Mobilizing citizens to push for change must be a strategic national priority.

Infrastructure Finance

U.S. Chamber Calls for 25-Cent Boost in Gas Tax

Tom Ichniowski

January 18, 2018

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Group also seeks faster federal permitting and steps to increase construction workforce.

Congress

House Lawmakers Outline 'Menu' of Infrastructure Solutions

Tom Ichniowski

January 10, 2018

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Bipartisan 48-member group unveiled report in advance of not-yet-released Trump plan.

2017 Tax Reform

The Final Tax Bill Saved a Pillar of Construction Finance

The exemption for private activity bonds had been cut by the House of Representatives

Richard Korman

December 22, 2017

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In addition to pass-through exemptions and scuttling the alternative minimum tax, the law contained another, less-noticed victory for industry.

The World Infrastructure

The 10 Largest Drinking-Water Treatment Plants in the World

Clean water requires investment in infrastructure

Scott Lewis

November 7, 2017

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At a time when the water treatment industry is facing some financial challenges, ENR takes a look at the 10 largest drinking-water treatment facilities in the world.

Construction Funding

Trump Signs $1.2-Trillion Fiscal 2017 Spending Package

Measure includes small hikes for infrastructure accounts

Tom Ichniowski

May 5, 2017

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Legislation increases highway, mass transit funding to FAST Act levels.

Infrastructure

ASCE Rates U.S. Infrastructure at D+, Same as in 2013

Report estimates investment shortfall at nearly $2.1 trillion over 10 years

Tom Ichniowski

March 9, 2017

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Rail sector rates the best, with a grade of B; transit ranks at the bottom, with a D-minus.

Infrastructure

New Coalition Backs More Federal, Private Infrastructure Dollars

Group includes U.S. Chamber, building-trade unions, manufacturers' association

Tom Ichniowski

February 16, 2017

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Group includes U.S. Chamber, building-trade unions, manufacturers' association

Rural States Seek Federal Funding in Infrastructure Plan

Tom Ichniowski

February 15, 2017

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Looking ahead to President Trump’s $1-trillion, 10-year infrastructure plan, rural states are laying down a marker. Transportation officials from rural areas say public- private partnerships generally won’t help them.