$1.5T Infrastructure Bill Heads to Senate | ASCE SmartBrief/Associated Press
The Democratic-controlled House approved a $1.5 trillion plan Wednesday to rebuild the nation’s crumbling infrastructure, pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into projects to fix roads and bridges, upgrade transit systems, expand interstate railways and dredge harbors, ports and channels. The bill also authorizes more than $100 billion to expand internet access for rural and low-income communities and $25 billion to modernize the U.S. Postal Service’s infrastructure and operations, including a fleet of electric vehicles. Lawmakers approved the Moving Forward Act by a 233-188 vote, mostly along party lines. It now goes to the Republican-controlled Senate, where a much narrower bill approved by a key committee has languished for nearly a year. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has not attempted to schedule a floor debate and none appears forthcoming.New TN (Highway) Laws Take Effect in July | WBBJ 7
“The left lane is for passing not for just driving and cruising in,” said Madison County Representative Chris Todd. Tennessee’s Slow Poke Law is now expanding. In the past, the law prevented people from driving in the left lane of a highway with three or more lanes in the same direction. “What we’ve done with this new law is we’ve reduced that to any highway that has multiple lanes, so two or more lanes going the same direction,” Todd said.
Governor and TDOT Commissioner Celebrate Early Completion of I-440 Reconstruction | tn.gov
... importance of investing in our infrastructure,” Governor Bill Lee said. “This roadway is a vital part of Nashville and Middle Tennessee's transportation ..
Across the State Line
Higher Gas Tax Pays Off with S.C. Roadwork | ASCE SmartBrief
South Carolina is adding 661 miles of paving work to $1.3 billion in road and bridge construction under contract, thanks to funding from a further gasoline tax increase of 2 cents per gallon. A higher gas tax started three years ago and has produced $372 million to fund projects. Full Story: Moultrie News
South Carolina is adding 661 miles of paving work to $1.3 billion in road and bridge construction under contract, thanks to funding from a further gasoline tax increase of 2 cents per gallon. A higher gas tax started three years ago and has produced $372 million to fund projects. Full Story: Moultrie News
Climate change, inconsistent regulations and a lack of infrastructure funding have led to uncontrolled flooding following storms in coastal North Carolina, leaving communities scrambling to develop and implement solutions for managing stormwater. Municipalities are handling their responsibility for stormwater via fees, green infrastructure and updates to water systems for improved filtration. Full Story: Coastal Review Online
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