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Put America first and pass an infrastructure package

In his State of the Union address, President Trump set an encouraging vision to reclaim America’s “building heritage” and advance economic prosperity in calling for $1.5 trillion in new infrastructure investment. Now, Congress must act with urgency, build on bipartisan consensus, and deliver a bill that will benefit American workers, commuters, and families.


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ReBuild USA State of Infrastructure Report

  ReBuild USA has released its report on The State of Infrastructure, and five principles for Congress as it considers an infrastructure bill. Read the full report and principles below. BROAD: Modernize all aspects of America’s …


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Bipartisan group of lawmakers offers ideas for infrastructure plan

The congressional Problem Solvers Caucus on Wednesday released a bipartisan report detailing policy suggestions for a future infrastructure plan.


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Fixing Michigan’s infrastructure a top priority for voters, poll finds

Best States: Infrastructure Rankings BRIAN MCVICAR Repairing Michigan’s infrastructure is at the forefront of voters’ minds heading into the November election, according to a statewide survey of 600 residents by Lansing-based polling firm EPIC-MRA. A …


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Infrastructure Rankings

Best States: Infrastructure Rankings The condition of infrastructure is key to evaluating the quality of life for any state’s citizens. In ranking the Best States for infrastructure, use of renewable energy and the quality of …


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Chamber makes case for gas tax increase to fund infrastructure

Chamber makes case for gas tax increase to fund infrastructure MALLORY SHELBOURNE The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Thursday made its case for increasing the gas tax as it unveiled a plan to rebuild America’s …


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Trump raises infrastructure investment plan to $1.7 trillion

Trump raises infrastructure investment plan to $1.7 trillion REUTERS STAFF WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his long-awaited plan to help rebuild the nation’s infrastructure would result in about $1.7 …


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Study finds Indiana common construction wage repeal reduced worker pay, didn’t save money on public works projects

Study finds Indiana common construction wage repeal reduced worker pay, didn’t save money on public works projects By DAN CARDEN nwi.com INDIANAPOLIS — When Gov. Mike Pence signed the 2015 repeal of Indiana’s common construction …