Posts by Carrie Halpern
Congress Poised to Boost Transportation Spending
What happened: Congress reached agreement on transportation spending legislation through Sept. 30 that would…
Read MoreFederal & State Leaders Work to Bridge the Gap on Rebuilding Plans
What happened: U.S. Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D)…
Read MoreNew Federal Drone Restrictions in Place
What’s happening: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has ceased funding the use of…
Read MoreARTBA Joins House Chair in Pushing For Permitting Reform
What happened: House Natural Resources Committee Chair…
Read MoreHouse Passes Key NEPA Reforms, Includes ARTBA Task Force Recommendations
What happened: The U.S. House Dec. 19 passed legislation aimed at improving the National Environmental…
Read MoreTransportation Spending Bill on Tap for January
What happened: Congress ended the year with little progress on Fiscal Year (FY) 2026…
Read MoreContractors Give EPA Feedback on Latest WOTUS Plan
What happened: Four ARTBA member firms testified before the Environmental Protection Agency and…
Read MoreHouse Passes Long-Awaited Permitting Reforms
What happened: The U.S. House passed the PERMIT Act Dec. 11 with bipartisan support.…
Read MoreFHWA Solicits Ideas for Maryland Bridge Rebuild
What happened: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released a Request for Information (RFI) Dec. 9, asking the…
Read MoreMarket Activity to Remain Healthy in 2026, ARTBA Outlook Shows
What’s happening: The U.S. transportation construction market is expected to grow nearly three…
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