Fixing Infrastructure: At Last, Something to Agree On
Common Good and an Oregon congressman discuss addressing red tape and an increase in the gas tax, respectively.
Morning Agenda: Footing the Bill, Footing the Bill, Footing the Bill
Disputes abound over who is going to foot the bill over a series of issues: public infrastructure, public pensions and luxury real estate in Manhattan.
Coming Soon, Economists Hope: Big Spending on Roads, Bridges and Ports
Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and many economists support investing billions in the nation’s crumbling infrastructure, but paying for it won’t be simple.
America’s Infrastructure Is Getting Worse
In one of the few things they agree on, both Donald J. Trump and Hillary Clinton have said they would spend billions more on America’s aging roads, bridges, hospitals, schools and public transportation systems.
A Two-Mile Beer Pipeline Carries Belgium’s Lifeblood to Be Bottled
One of Belgium’s oldest breweries, in the narrow streets of medieval Bruges, solved a transportation problem and a avoided a move from the city center.
Sewage Overflow Again Fouls Tampa Bay After Storm
Rainfall from Hurricane Hermine added to the strain already being faced by aging wastewater treatment facilities along Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Hinkley Point Nuclear Plant Will Go Ahead, Britain Says
The project, financed in part with French and Chinese investment, had been postponed in July, angering its international partners.
With Nod to Flint Crisis, Senate Weighs a $9 Billion Water Infrastructure Bill
The measure includes $280 million to address the crisis over contaminated drinking water in Flint and funding to combat the algae problem in southeastern Florida.
Economic Resilience, Political Paralysis
Economists are calling for more fiscal stimulus and higher wages, but officials must act on those recommendations.
A Record Ride on New York’s Subway
Matthew Ahn has set a new record for the fastest time to travel to all New York City subway stations – 21 hours, 28 minutes and 14 seconds. We rode along with him for his record-breaking trip.