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Water Infrastructure

DeFazio Introduces $50B Bill for Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure

Tom Ichniowski

March 16, 2021

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Newly introduced House measure omits how it would be paid for.

The American Infrastructure

Commentary: If Done Right, The Coming Infrastructure Bill Can Ease Poverty

Richard Korman

March 15, 2021

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But research shows that not every transportation improvement automatically links poor people with jobs.

Feds, County Seek Delay in Houston $7B Road Widening Over Community Impact

Mary B. Powers

March 14, 2021

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Harris County sues state DOT, claiming it failed to consider alternatives; U.S. DOT will review federal civil rights violation claims linked to homes, businesses set to be eliminated

Infrastructure Funding

Utah’s Budget Surplus Will Give State Transportation Projects $1B Boost

Brian Fryer

March 12, 2021

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From highways to rail lines to new parks, Utah legislators offer state projects one-time cash infusions from a robust budget surplus.

Coronavirus & Construction

AGC Survey: Chaotic Supply Chain, Worker Shortages Still Plague Contractors a Year Into Pandemic

52% of contractors say they've experienced a delay due to a shortage of materials, equipment or parts

Jeff Yoders

March 11, 2021

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AGC leaders caution against picket rule changes due to House-passed PRO Act.

Construction Workforce

Labor Dept. Seeks to Cancel Two Trump Administration Rules

Tom Ichniowski

March 11, 2021

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Agency targets employee-classification and joint-employer rules.

Architect of the Capitol Backs 'Targeted' Fencing for Iconic Building

Justin Rice

March 11, 2021

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J. Brett Blanton told Congress he seeks a $67-million budget increase to maintain and secure the Capitol complex.

Coronavirus Relief

Biden Signs Sweeping $1.9T Relief Bill, Includes Aid for Multiemployer Pensions

Tom Ichniowski

March 11, 2021

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Bill signs bill with little fanfare at White House, with larger event scheduled for Friday.

$1B Gas Pipeline State Land Seizure Battle Gets High Court Review

Mary B. Powers

March 10, 2021

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Despite appeals court denial, Justice Dept. says U.S. has authority to take land for PennEast and other pipe projects; NJ decision will have national implications.