This article was originally posted by Erin Kelly on the Spectrum News 1. FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentuckians won’t be paying more in gas taxes for now. A move to increase the tax by 10 cents did not move forward before the legislative session ended Tuesday. What You Need To Know A bill that […]
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Kentucky has allocated half of its federal stimulus money. Where will the rest go?
This article was originally posted by Daniel Desrochers on the Herald-Leader. When Kentucky lawmakers learned they would be receiving more than $2.4 billion in federal stimulus money, imaginations started running. It was the legislative budgeting equivalent of winning the lottery — an unexpected windfall and they didn’t even have to […]
White House Proposes 8-Year, $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
This article was original posted by Lauren Schapker on the Washington Newsline What’s happening: President Joe Biden today is proposing $387 billion for transportation infrastructure improvements during an event in Pittsburgh. The American Jobs Plan (AJP) is billed as a way to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure systems while generating employment […]
‘Totally overwhelming.’ KY’s sole progressive in DC on big plans, newfound power and pot
This article was originally posted by Linda Blackford on the Herald-Leader. As the only Democrat in Kentucky’s Congressional delegation — and a progressive one at that — U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth of Louisville has spent a lot of time shouting into the wind. Guns, climate change, minimum wage, over the […]
Kentuckians for Better Transportation Announces New Executive Director
Kentuckians for Better Transportation (KBT) welcomed a new Executive Director to lead the organization starting December 1. Jennifer Kirchner, a former executive director for the Danville-Boyle County Convention and Visitors Bureau, brings extensive experience building partnerships within a community and region. At the Bureau, Kirchner was responsible for leading the […]
ARTBA Calls for New Approach to Roadway Safety
By Mark Holan, editorial director, ARTBA ARTBA is calling for a shift in how the nation approaches roadway safety. The association April 9 submitted its views to a U.S. House Highways and Transit subcommittee hearing. Rather than the usual federal focus on reducing the number of crashes by improving motorists’ […]
Leaders Say Riverport Upgrades Could Mean Economic Growth for Paducah, Mccracken County
PADUCAH – Two grants, one riverport, and endless possibilities: The Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority is currently upgrading the riverport in Paducah. City leaders say it could put Paducah on the map as a landing site for a major employer, which could mean more jobs. Crews are working on reinforcing concrete at […]
Road Fund Receipts Fell 11.7 Percent
GENERAL FUND AND ROAD FUND RECEIPTSFOR MARCH 2019 General Fund receipts rose 10.7 PercentRoad Fund receipts fell 11.7 Percent FRANKFORT, Ky. (Wednesday, April 10, 2019) – State Budget Director John Chilton reported today that General Fund receipts climbed 10.7 percent in March with revenues of $820.1 million. March’s receipts compare favorably […]
Ranking Member Graves Statement From Hearing on Airport Investment
PRESS RELEASE | For Immediate Release: March 26, 2019 Contact: Justin Harclerode or Suzanne Youngblood (202) 225-9446 Washington, D.C. – Opening remarks, as prepared, of Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) from today’s hearing entitled, “The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Investment in our Nation’s Airports […]
Chair Defazio Statement From Hearing on “Aligning Federal Surface Transportation Policy to Meet 21st Century Needs”
Washington, D.C. — The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) during today’s hearing titled: “Aligning Federal Surface Transportation Policy to Meet 21st Century Needs.” Thank you, Chair Norton and Ranking Member Davis, for holding this hearing. […]