Tag: infrastructure
Missouri’s Transportation Chief, McCaskill Discuss Infrastructure Investments
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill today discussed with Missouri’s transportation chief and a top federal transportation official the importance of infrastructure investments to make the state’s roads and bridges safer, and spur economic growth.
Congressman Dan Kildee Advocates for Federal Funding for Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects for Flint,...
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), in a continued effort to invest in and improve local water infrastructure and delivery systems, has written to the Appropriations Committee requesting that they support adequate funding for the Clean Water State Revolvin...
DEC Releases Coastal Green Infrastructure Plan for New York City
Under a state-funded plan, coastal green infrastructure will increase resiliency along the Hudson River estuary shoreline and coastal areas of New York City, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens announced tod...
Rep. Lowenthal Bill Will Create Dedicated Revenue Source To Invest In Crumbling National Freight...
In an effort to strengthen America’s economic competitiveness, Congressman Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) has ntroduced bipartisanlegislation which will provide a dedicated revenue source to invest in rebuilding our nation’s crumbling freight infrastructure.
Senator Blunt Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Promote Rail Infrastructure, Eliminate Burdensome Regulations
U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Joe Manchin (W.Va) introduced the Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network (TRAIN) Act today, which will reform the environmental permitting process for rail projects in order to facilitate a more efficient way to a...
Delaney Asks Constituents to Share Their Infrastructure Stories
Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) invites Marylanders to share their stories about how America’s inadequate infrastructure is impacting their daily lives. In Congress, Delaney has made upgrading U.S. infrastructure a priority and his bipartisan Infr...
GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES SMALL TOWN GRANTS TO ASSIST SEVEN COMMUNITIES WITH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that, in the first installment of several rounds of funding, seven towns in Connecticut are being awarded grants under the state’s Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) to assist with infrastructure...
Cardin, Reid, Boxer Introduce New Grant Program to Upgrade America’s Crumbling Water Infrastructure
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), and Senator Harry Reid (D-Nev.),Minority Leader, and Senator Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, have introduced a bill, S. 741, The Water Infrastructure Re...
Vela Leads Bipartisan Congressional Delegation in South Texas Focusing on Transportation and Infrastructure Development
U.S. Representative Filemon Vela, D-Texas, hosted U.S. Representative Bill Shuster, R-Pennsylvania, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure at the Port of Brownsville. Chairman Shuster is participating in a bipartisan trans...
Mayor Lee & President Breed Announce City’s Long-Term Infrastructure & Technology Plans To Improve...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 4, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Edwin M. Lee and Board of Supervisors President London Breed today introduced the City’s Ten-Year Capital Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-25 with the Five-Year Information and Communication...
Congressman Garamendi Leads Letter Opposing Delay in Oil Rail Safety Standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 4, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA), a Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, led a letter urging the Department of Transportation to issue – without...
Franks Introduces CIPA to prevent dangerous widespread power failures
In light of constant threats to the electric grid that have directly threatened the survivability and functionality of critical United States infrastructure Congressman Franks introduced the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act today.
Rep. Richmond Urges Speaker Boehner to Bring a Clean DHS Bill to a Vote
In a letter sent to Speaker John Boehner, Rep. Richmond (LA-02), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies, expressed concerns with the impending expiration of funding for the Department o...
Tipton Pushes for Long-Term Transportation Infrastructure Investment
Congressman Scott Tipton (R-CO) joined with a number of his bipartisan House colleagues to urge House leaders to work with them to pass a multi-year transportation infrastructure reauthorization bill.
Hoeven Announces Additional Flood Protection Infrastructure Funding
Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a more than $1.5 million grant to fund improvements to Cass County’s Lake Shure Bridge to reduce flood-relate...
Mikulski, Cardin Announce Rural Development Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure in Frederick County
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 28, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) today announced that the Town of Emmitsburg has received a $1,000,000 grant from the Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA-R...
VLCNC-CARES THANKS SUPPORTERS WHO HELPED WIN APPROVAL OF GRANT TO BUILD VETERANS LIFE...
John Turner, Executive Director of the Veterans today expressed the gratitude of the organization for the many North Carolina leaders whohelped sustain the effort to make the grant a reality
Delaney Authors Op-Ed with CEO DeFeo on Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure in Hartford Courant
WASHINGTON - May 26, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) has published an op-ed on how to rebuild America’s infrastructure in the Hartford Courant with Ronald M. DeFeo, President and CEO of the Terex Corporation, a manufactu...
Klobuchar: Final Water Infrastructure Bill Passes Senate, Heads to President’s Desk to be Signed...
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced today that the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) has passed the Senate and will now head to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The final legislation contains several key provisions Klobuc...
Local Congressmen Announce New Federal Aid for Rebuilding Water and Sewer Infrastructure
U.S. Representatives Tim Murphy (PA-18) and Mike Doyle (PA-14) announced today that the water resources legislation Congress is about to enact includes a new financing option for water and wastewater infrastructure in the final version of the bill.
Quigley Fights to Expand Affordable Housing and Protect Vital Infrastructure Investments
WASHINGTON - May 22, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) fought to expand federal housing assistance and protect funding and eligibility for vital infrastructure programs that improve the economy and support local...
Bennet Pushes Bipartisan Bill at Infrastructure Finance Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 16, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today discussed the crucial need to repair, improve, and upgrade our infrastructure to help maintain the United States’ competitiveness in the changing global ...
Delaney: Infrastructure Week an Important Call to Rebuild America
WASHINGTON - May 13, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- May 12-16 is Infrastructure Week 2014, a week-long initiative designed to highlight America’s infrastructure challenges and underscore the importance of increased infrastructure investment in building a...
Sen. Warner Leads Bipartisan Group in Introducing Infrastructure Legislation
WASHINGTON - November 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) led a bipartisan coalition of ten Senators today in introducing legislation to establish a new infrastructure financing authority to help states and localities better ...
Rep. Young Votes to Move Water Infrastructure Reform Legislation Forward
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Alaskan Congressman Don Young today voted in support of H.R. 3080, a bipartisan bill to ensure the viability of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Civil Works programs including navigation, flo...
Concerns over Austerity Budgets Drive Discussion at Maritime Roundtable Meeting Hosted by Garamendi
OAKLAND, CA - September 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA), the Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, yesterday afternoon held a M...
Infrastructure Grants Awarded to Local Governments
RALEIGH - October 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that 18 counties and communities were awarded Community Development Block Grants to upgrade critical public infrastructure in those locations. These projects will improve e...
