AED Releases Midterm Election Analysis

With the majority of races in the midterm elections called, the Associated Equipment Distributors released the following statement. The midterm elections are in the rearview and just a few races are still “too close to call.” Nonetheless, it’s clear Republicans will continue to control the Senate (51-46 with two races undecided and a run-off set for Nov. 27 in Mississippi) and…

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Election Thoughts

Nov. 7, 2018 – The prevailing industry opinion in the aftermath of the midterm elections is that this may be a good opportunity to finally move infrastructure to the front of the list as a Washington priority. A Democratic House of Representatives and Republican Senate may find very few things they agree on, but infrastructure is certainly one of them. “An…

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Transportation Issues on Ballot

Voters in several states will see transportation funding initiatives on their ballots on Nov. 6, according to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA). Faced with significant shortages in federal funding for roads, bridges and highways, many states have put forth measures to address their funding needs. Voters in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma and Utah, will all consider transportation funding…

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