Posts by Carrie Halpern
Senate Confirms Duffy as Transportation Secretary
What happened: By a 77-22 vote, the U.S. Senate Jan. 28 confirmed former Rep. Sean…
Read MoreNew White House Directive Resurrects Transportation Funding Uncertainty
What happened: A White House memo issued Jan. 27 renewed questions about the flow of…
Read MoreWhite House Clarification Means Most IIJA Dollars Continue Flowing
What happened: The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a special memorandum…
Read MoreTrump “Day One” Executive Order Recap
What happened: President Donald Trump Jan. 20 issued a slew of Executive Orders (EO) intended to…
Read MoreLabor Department Increases OSHA Penalties
What happened: The U.S. Department of Labor Jan. 14 announced increases for 2025 in Occupational…
Read MoreDuffy Vows to Build Big Projects
What happened: “The president has given me a directive – to build big projects.” With…
Read MoreOne-Size Does Not Fit All When it Comes to Heat Safety
What’s happening: Protections for workers laboring in hot environments, including acclimation, hydration, and…
Read MoreBiden Administration Rolls Back Manufactured Products Waiver
What happened: In a long-expected policy change to be published Jan. 14, the Federal Highway…
Read MoreWSP Team Wins $75 Million Contract to Manage Key Bridge Rebuild
What happened: The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) awarded a $75 million contract to a…
Read MoreSafe Detour Keeps Major Route Open During Highway Construction in Texas
Modular Steel Detour Bridges: Optimal solutions to accelerate construction project
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