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Legal

Ga. Ready-Mix Company, 4 Managers, Indicted on Price-Fixing Charges

Tom Ichniowski

September 3, 2020

One Comment

Defendants include Evans Concrete, a top Evans official, and managers, sales reps at other Savannah-area firms.

Alberta Weighs $7B Hyperloop Between Calgary and Edmonton

Scott Van Voorhis

September 3, 2020

2 Comments

Province signed MOU to support 186-mile superspeed carrier as project awaits investors for $380M first-phase and has feasibility questions.

Transportation

Illinois DOT May Delay Some Projects, Citing $82-Million Gas-Tax Shortfall

Jeff Yoders

August 31, 2020

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Agency's gas-tax revenue collection in March through May fell due to COVID-19 impacts, which could affect project starts through 2026.

Construction Ethics

Illinois Town Highway Commissioner Charged With Taking $280K in Kickbacks

Jeff Yoders

August 28, 2020

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Bloomingdale Township official allegedly left notes detailing how to invoice for work never done.

Construction Materials

Trade Panel Ruling Favors Canada in Challenge to US Lumber Tariffs

Tom Ichniowski

August 25, 2020

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USTR slams World Trade Organization panel's nonbinding ruling, weighs next step.

After Feds' Environmental OK in July, Tougher Mandates Aimed at Alaska Gold Mine

Mary B. Powers

August 24, 2020

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Pebble Mine, "as currently proposed, cannot be permitted" says US Army after Corps of Engineers orders more mitigation of waste discharge 'adverse impacts' despite earlier green light.

Long-term surface transportation measure

Transportation Infrastructure

Deadline Near, Industry Groups Seek One-Year Highway-Transit Bill

Tom Ichniowski

August 24, 2020

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When Congress returns from break, only about 10 legislative days left before FAST Act lapses.

NY, NJ Utilities Agree To Split $10M Cleanup Cost for Hudson River Cable Fluid Spill

Mary B. Powers

August 23, 2020

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Resolution of cost battle over 2016 spill of nearly 1,700 gallons of dielectric fluid moved to U.S. court when FERC declined to rule on the dispute.

Planning Continues on Calif. High-Speed Rail While Officials Address Bridge Strand Corrosion

Aileen Cho

August 21, 2020

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Webinar addressed station elements while officials plan meeting on forensic report.

Private Border Wall Fund Fraud Indictment Cites Unnamed Building Contractor Involved

Mary B. Powers

August 20, 2020

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Ex-Trump advisor Steve Bannon and partners are indicted for alleged tapping of $25-million We Build the Wall fund for personal use; donations paid for barriers in N.M. and Texas