Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/trump-administration-releases-national-climate-assessment/">Trump Administration Releases National Climate AssessmentTrump Administration Releases National Climate Assessment
November 30, 2018
The effects of climate change are now touching communities across the country. These effects include year-round flooding, more risks associated with future disasters, increasing ozone levels as temperatures are rising, and more states are taking proactive steps to adapt to climate change impacts. Required by law, scientists in the Trump Administration last week released the......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-committee-examines-our-surface-transportation-needs/">Senate Committee Examines Our Surface Transportation NeedsSenate Committee Examines Our Surface Transportation Needs
November 30, 2018
Senators returned from Thanksgiving celebrations with their family and friends last week refreshed and ready to tackle the infrastructure problems and potential solutions facing the country – starting with a committee hearing on Capitol Hill. “Addressing America’s Surface Transportation Infrastructure Needs”, a hearing held by the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-gives-thanks-for-infrastructure-successes/">ASCE Gives Thanks for Infrastructure SuccessesASCE Gives Thanks for Infrastructure Successes
November 21, 2018
It’s that time of the year again – turkey, time off work to be with family and friends, and traveling headaches due to crowded airports and traffic on the highways. This week, millions of people around the country are traveling by way of plane, car, train, or bus to visit their loved ones near and......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-returns-asces-lame-duck-to-do-list/">Congress Returns: ASCE’s Lame-Duck To-Do ListCongress Returns: ASCE’s Lame-Duck To-Do List
November 16, 2018
When Congress returns on Tuesday, November 21, they face a post-election “lame-duck” session, facing a funding deadline to prevent a partial government shutdown and other lingering issues. Additionally, both parties are conducting leadership elections this week, parts of which will linger into weeks ahead. Party leadership, new Committee Chairs, and Ranking Members will all need......
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Earns a “C-”
November 14, 2018
The 2018 Report Card for Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure was released today at four events around the state. Pennsylvania earned a cumulative GPA of a “C-,” which was the same grade the state earned four years ago. The report included an evaluation of the state’s aviation, bridges, dams, drinking water, energy, freight rail, hazardous waste, inland waterways,......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-proves-to-be-priority-on-election-night/">Infrastructure Proves to be Priority on Election NightInfrastructure Proves to be Priority on Election Night
November 07, 2018
Infrastructure investment was again a prevailing theme on ballots in many states this past election season. The midterm election poised an opportunity for states to create new revenue streams as well as secure existing ones. Let’s recap what happened with infrastructure initiatives on state ballots: California rejected a repeal of the 10-cent gas tax increase......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-a-central-issue-in-the-2018-election/">Infrastructure a Central Issue in the 2018 ElectionInfrastructure a Central Issue in the 2018 Election
November 05, 2018
The top issues in the 2018 election look a little different from previous elections. Conversations and plans around infrastructure have crept up in campaign debates all over the country, when this topic normally would not hit the desk of the newly elected official, or incumbent, until after Election Day. The Brookings Institution released a report......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/vote-for-infrastructure-on-november-6th-2/">Vote for Infrastructure on November 6th!Vote for Infrastructure on November 6th!
November 02, 2018
Vote on November 6th It’s officially November, meaning election day is just around the corner. With November 6th days away, take the weekend to map out your voting plan of action. First, find out if you’re already registered to vote then identify your polling precinct and determine how and when you’ll vote. If you aren’t......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/connecticut-earns-a-c-in-infrastructure-report-card/">Connecticut Earns a “C-” in Infrastructure Report CardConnecticut Earns a “C-” in Infrastructure Report Card
October 31, 2018
On Tuesday, October 30, the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers released the 2018 Report Card for Connecticut’s Infrastructure, grading five of the state’s infrastructure categories: bridges, drinking water, rail, roads, and wastewater. The Report Card gave the state’s infrastructure systems an overall grade of a “C-.” The Report Card was authored by the Connecticut Infrastructure......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/wrda-2018-signed-into-law/">WRDA 2018 Signed Into LawOctober 25, 2018
This week, President Trump signed S. 3021 (Public Law No: 115-270), the America’s Water Infrastructure Now Act of 2018, or the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018, into law. The Senate passed this bill by a vote of 99-1, while the House passed it by voice vote. Read ASCE’s official statement on the House’s September passage of WRDA,......
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