Busy Week in the Capitol
Last week, the Oregon Legislature convened for the last time before the 2013 session kicks off in January. Both House and Senate committees began introducing committee bills on a wide
Category: Government Affairs
Support for I-5 Bridge Gains Momentum
It has been a big week for the five-mile Columbia River Crossing project as support for the project gains momentum. Monday December 3 in front of hundreds of private and
Transportation Needs and Funding Options in Washington State
Today, the AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter attended a panel hosted by the Association of Washington Business in Vancouver, Wash. to discuss current transportation issues facing Washington State. The panel spent the
Transportation bill showdown begins next week
From AGC of America: A 90-day extension of current transportation funding would create “havoc” for cities and states trying to plan their transportation projects, said Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), speaking
Federal Highway Bills Head to Conference
Wednesday, April 25 the US House of Representatives voted to meet with the US Senate to negotiate a bill funding federal highway and transit programs. House Members approved a motion
New ODOT DBE Program Goals – Public Hearing Announcement
ODOT has announced new Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program goals. You have two opportunities to learn about the changes ODOT is proposing and to comment (see below). Specifically, ODOT is
EPA Releases Template for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
AGC of America recently alerted local chapters that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a new template for stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs). The SWPPPs are site-specific documents
Oregon Court of Appeals Ruling May Hurt LLCs
The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled in late February in Cortez v. Nacco Materials Handling Group, Inc. that the exclusive remedy provision of the workers’ compensation law does not protect
State Highway Fund Revenue Forecast
On Monday, March 19th the state published the most recent revenue forecast for the State Highway Fund. The December 2011 forecast shows a 2.2% drop in future revenues in comparison
EPA Clean Diesel Funding Opportunity
Last week, AGC received this message from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality about a new funding opportunity through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Please continue reading for more