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1 month ago | 
artba.org | Beth McGinn
What happened: The highway and bridge construction sector is making measured progress in reducing worker deaths and injuries compared to the broader construction industry, according to ARTBA analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Between 2011 and 2023 (the most recent years data is available) fatal injuries in the Highway, Street, and Bridge (HSB) sector declined 15 percent, while fatal injuries for the rest of the construction sector jumped 41 percent.
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1 month ago | 
artba.org | Beth McGinn
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Please attribute the following statement to American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President and CEO Dave Bauer:“After years of WOTUS whiplash, EPA Administrator Zeldin and President Trump have taken a step in the right direction by paving the way for clearer federal water permitting requirements consistent with the Supreme Court’s unanimous Sackett decision.
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1 month ago | 
artba.org | Beth McGinn
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Please attribute the following statement to American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President and CEO Dave Bauer:“The cornerstone of the federal-state partnership that began with the creation of the Interstate Highway System is the autonomy of state and local leaders to make project selection decisions consistent with national objectives.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
artba.org | Beth McGinn |John Schneidawind
by Beth McGinn vice president of communications, ARTBA After an extensive search, the Arizona Transportation Builders Association (ATB) announced Lisa Hagins as its new executive director. Hagins will lead the Tucson-based ARTBA state chapter affiliate, which represents infrastructure contractors, their suppliers and partners in southern Arizona. Born in England, Hagins and her husband settled in Arizona in 2009.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
artba.org | Beth McGinn |John Schneidawind
by Beth McGinn, vice president of communications, ARTBAThis year, San Antonio-based Zachry Corporation, one of America’s most respected construction firms, celebrates a milestone achievement—100 years of business. Over the last century, the company has grown from a one-man, start-up into a major player in the global construction, materials, and hospitality industries.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
artba.org | Beth McGinn
What happened: A federal district court in Kentucky Sept. 23 imposed limits on the longstanding Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, while questioning its constitutionality. Plaintiffs Mid-America Milling and Bagshaw Trucking are challenging the program, claiming they have unfairly lost federal-aid contracts in Kentucky and Indiana to DBE firms with higher bids.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
artba.org | Beth McGinn
What happened: In a keynote presentation Sept. 23, Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue shared his insights into the Sunshine State’s approach to managing transportation infrastructure assets and the role of federal investment. Among the highlights:“Federal policy is a very big deal for every single state,” Perdue said, while acknowledging that with federal policy comes rules, red tape and bureaucracy.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
artba.org | Beth McGinn
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
artba.org | Beth McGinn
by Prianka Sharma, vice president and counsel for regulatory affairs, ARTBA Remember earlier this year when I predicted the regulatory forecast was cloudy and about to pour? It turns out our Doppler radar was accurate. This spring, we saw a downpour of final rules including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Worker Walkaround rule, Fish and Wildlife’s Endangered Species rules, and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise rule.
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
artba.org | Beth McGinn
by Lauren Schapker, vice president of legislative affairs, ARTBAReady for change? Then the 2024 election cycle will not disappoint. No matter who wins the White House in November, a new administration will take over in January. And at least 60 new members of the U.S. House and Senate will be sworn in. Transportation will not be a decisive issue this cycle, but ensuring we elect people who are strong supporters of infrastructure investment remains our top priority.
