Author: Jim Myers

Washington,  D.C.—The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) welcomed nearly $40 million in federal funds the nation’s ports were awarded through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity… Read More

Washington, D.C.—Congressional appropriators appear headed toward a potential impasse on getting spending bills through both chambers and signed into law by President Joe Biden. In its first session… Read More

Washington, D.C.—Testifying before a key Senate committee, a top Arkansas port official credited $2.5 billion in capital investments and 5,000-plus jobs to one federal agency that Congress has… Read More

Washington, D.C.–The House Appropriations Committee released a fiscal year 2024 bill for Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies that would provide $9.57 billion for the U.S. Army Corps… Read More

Washington, D.C.—Key supporters of the permitting reform provisions included in the bipartisan debt limit and budget package made it clear they are not finished. “This is a… Read More

Washington, D.C.—Even as a debt-limit deal remained out of reach, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) expressed hope some version of permitting reform could be in a final package. Read More

Washington, D.C.—A key House subcommittee took on the shortage of U.S. mariners and recruitment and retention challenges faced by the Coast Guard. Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Fla.), chairman… Read More

Washington, D.C.—The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on the development of guidance on zero-emission port equipment, heavy-duty vehicles and fueling infrastructure under potentially multiple funding programs… Read More

Washington, D.C. — The Maritime Administration (MarAd) announced $20.8 million in grant awards to 27 small shipyards in 20 states through the Small Shipyard Grant Program to… Read More

Washington, D.C.—Even while losing four Republican votes, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) managed to squeak through a bill linking a debt limit hike to spending cuts and other changes. Read More