Construction firms appear poised for an increase in infrastructure demand. President Donald Trump has voiced several statements that suggest ample support for the construction industry, with some moves occurring in the very near future. Recently, the president suggested he may release an infrastructure bill in tandem with a tax reform measure. The news of the […]
The Impact of Regulation Rollbacks & Infrastructure Spending
Starting a business is hard. You need a great product or service, investors who believe in you, possibly office space and employees to assist you. In the United States, you also have to deal with government regulations that are among the least business friendly in the world. Countries in the former Soviet Union are better […]
What Needs to Happen to Support Infrastructure Repair in the U.S.
Oroville Dam, the nation’s tallest dam, is crumbling apart. Crews are rushing in to make repairs around the clock. Should they fail, millions of gallons of water will burst through and roar downstream on top of the homes of 200,000 Californians below. While this seems shocking, the potential for such a disaster exists all over […]
How the Secretary of Agriculture Will Change the Cattle Industry
It’s still unclear who President-Elect Donald Trump will choose as the next secretary of agriculture. Indeed, this is the last cabinet position to be filled in this new administration. And like all the rest of Trump’s cabinet picks, his choice for head of the USDA could have years-long ramifications for the cattle industry and agriculture […]
How Each Candidate May Affect Our Country’s Infrastructure
Despite the fact that most Americans make use of at least one type of public infrastructure on a daily basis, it’s still not what you’d call a “marquee feature” in American politics. Because we all compulsorily pay taxes, we all own a small piece of America’s bridges, roads, airports, water and solid waste treatment plants, […]