The inland waterways system is “the natural gem of the United States,” but water transportation isn’t in the public eye as much as highway, rail and air transport, said Deb… Read More
Legislative/Regulatory
Washington, D.C.—Exceeding expectations, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) managed to steer a budget resolution through his chamber by a vote of 217 to 215. Now comes the hard part. Instead… Read More
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) has won a reversal of a $3.8 million jury verdict in the Texas Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston. The decision reinforces and clarifies… Read More
Waterways Council Inc. (WCI) has presented its 21st annual Leadership Service Award to U.S. Rep. James Comer of Kentucky (R-Ky.). Comer received the award February 5 “for his steadfast, continued… Read More
President Donald Trump announced on February 11 the new tariffs he has been promising. They include tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from all countries, along with 25 percent additional… Read More
The American Waterways Operators’ president and CEO, Jennifer Carpenter, released an open letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom on January 30, urging him to withdraw requests to the California Air… Read More
On February 5, the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held its first hearing in the 119th Congress. The hearing continued the… Read More
A new Ohio law calls for a nine-member Ohio River Commission to direct economic development toward the river and serve as a liaison between government and industry. Senate Bill 54,… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Russell Vought, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the powerful Office of Management and Budget, told members of Congress to stay tuned on what the new administration will decide… Read More
With the passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), Congress authorized the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to work in partnership with the states along the Upper… Read More
