The Michigan Chamber of Commerce is urging state legislators to present a transportation funding proposal. The chamber president said improvements to interstate highways, trunk lines, county roads, and local streets are critical to supporting state industries. Read More>> 

 

The recently approved Wisconsin state budget provides an additional $320 million in highway rehabilitation funding and directs $66 million more to general transportation. The 2019-2021 budget has the lowest amount of borrowing in 20 years. Read More>>

 

California officials have allocated $1.1 billion for 133 highway and bridge projects across the state through its increased gas tax. Read More>> 

 

Alabama’s recent 6 cents-per-gallon gas tax increase will yield about $740,000 in additional 2020 transportation revenue. County officials are using the extra funding for resurfacing and maintenance projects. Read More>>

 

In Alabama, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth (R) and state Senate President Pro-Tem Del Marsh (R – 12) oppose proposed tolls meant to fund I-10 Mobile Bayway Bridge construction. Despite a recent gas tax increase Gov. Kay Ivey (R) insists such tolls are necessary to pay for the $2.1 billion bridge. Read More>> 

 

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has proposed a $163 million bond package; $76 million less than her original offer. She called an Aug. 26 special session for legislators to consider the revised package. Read More>>