STATES TO WATCH IN 2021
The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on general fund and transportation-specific revenues is among the most prominent challenges facing U.S. states in 2021. Some states might delay raising taxes or fees until [...]
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State Transportation Funding News: Dec. 2
Pennsylvania transportation agencies are struggling to fund operations as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact revenues. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority said it will borrow $550 million to make its required payment to the [...]
Voters Approve 94% of Transportation Investment Ballot Measures
Support Hits 20-year High Voters in 19 states Nov. 3 approved 94 percent of state and local ballot initiatives that will provide an additional $14 billion in one-time and recurring revenue for transportation [...]
Free Nov. 5 Webinar Explores 2020 Election Results & Impacts
By Mark Holan, editorial director, ARTBA Former senior Capitol Hill advisors and ARTBA senior staff will explore the race for the White House, control of Congress, and the impacts these outcomes will have [...]
2020 General Election & Ballot Measures: A Free ARTBA-TIAC Webinar Nov. 5
November 5, 2020 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. REGISTER NOW > ARTBA’s Transportation Investment Advocacy Center™ (TIAC) will take a first look at 2020 general election results during this free, one-hour webinar. Those elected [...]
State Transportation Funding Weekly Roundup: Oct. 23
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) Oct. 21 approved a $1.9 billion infrastructure bond, the largest public works package in state history. The revenue will build roads and bridges, as well as wastewater treatment [...]
State Lawmakers Explore Transportation Funding Strategies at July 14-15 Virtual Advocates Workshop
Three state lawmakers will discuss their successes and challenges with increasing transportation funding during the 7th Annual "National Workshop for State & Local Transportation Advocates." The legislators will also provide insight into the [...]
Transportation Funding: Best Practices & Lessons Learned from the States [July 14-15 Virtual Event]
Over $5 billion in new revenue will boost transportation maintenance and construction work in six states that approved investment measures during the first half of 2020. Virginia signed a state gas tax increase [...]
Transportation Funding Advocacy Workshop Goes Virtual on July 14-15
Transportation investment champions from around the country are coming together virtually July 14-15 for the 7th Annual “National Workshop for State & Local Transportation Advocates," a signature program of the Transportation Investment Advocacy [...]
Thirteen Transportation Investment Bills Approved by Six States by May 2020
Six states have approved 13 transportation investment measures so far in 2020, according to the latest report by ARTBA's Transportation Investment Advocacy Center (ARTBA-TIAC). The measures - a combination of legislation and executive [...]