- The next transportation bill is shaping up to be a tug-of-war. Republicans want EV drivers to contribute more to road funding, Democrats want climate priorities baked in, and industry groups are eyeing the bill as a chance to fix slow federal permitting.
- With the Highway Trust Fund stretched thin and the September deadline approaching, the bigger risk is gridlock. If Congress cannot align these competing priorities, infrastructure funding certainty and long-term project planning could take a hit.
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