Tag: infrastructure funding
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek Moves to Scrap the Transportation Funding Bill After Republican Pushback
Overview: A Political Pivot in Oregon Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has signaled a dramatic shift in her approach to the state’s transportation funding package. After months of intense negotiations and legislative pressure, Kotek appears ready to push the entire transportation bill back toward the scrap heap. The move comes amid a persistent Republican-led effort to…
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek Signals Move to Scrap Recently Passed Transportation Bill
Overview: A Pivot in Oregon’s Transportation Debate Oregon Governor Tina Kotek appears to be steering the state away from a recently passed transportation funding package, signaling a dramatic pivot in the contentious policy debate that has roiled the state capital. After months of intense lobbying, committee meetings, and a highly public push to secure funding…
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Marcos Signs P6.793 Trillion 2026 Budget, Vetoes Unprogrammed Funds amid Push for Greater Fiscal Discipline
Overview: A Bold Fiscal Move for 2026 President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed the national budget for 2026, totaling a hefty P6.793 trillion. The signing marks a critical turning point in the administration’s effort to stamp out wasteful spending while maintaining essential support for vulnerable sectors. The president’s decision to veto P92.5 billion in…
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DPWH Flood Control Projects Get P2.49 Billion Budget for 2026
Overview: A Significant Boost for Flood Control The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has secured a substantial allocation for flood control initiatives as part of the proposed 2026 national budget. The House of Representatives approved a package that includes approximately P2.49 billion dedicated specifically to flood control-related projects within the total P6.793-trillion national…
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Lahore Ring Road Toll Tax Increased for All Vehicles: What Drivers Need to Know
Overview of the Toll Increase The Lahore Ring Road Authority has announced a 16.67% hike in toll charges across the Northern and Southern loops as well as the Eastern bypass. The revised rates, which took effect earlier in the week, apply to a wide range of vehicle categories and are part of a broader initiative…
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Lahore Ring Road Toll Hike: 16.67% Increase for All Vehicle Classes
Overview of the Toll Increase The Lahore Ring Road Authority has announced a uniform 16.67% rise in toll charges for all vehicle categories on the Northern and Southern loops, as well as the Eastern bypass. The revised rates, which took effect earlier this week, apply across the corridor’s toll plazas and are part of a…
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Cabral Leaves Behind Complete Budget Insertion List for DPWH Flood Control Projects
Background: The Discovery of a Complete List In Manila, Philippines, a revelation has surfaced about a “complete list” of budget insertions for flood control projects within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The disclosure comes from a neophyte congressman who stated that the late DPWH undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral left behind a comprehensive…
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Canada and Ontario Sign Landmark Agreement to Accelerate Major Construction Projects
Overview: A Strategic Move to Speed Up Ontario’s Infrastructure In a decisive move to bolster economic growth and competitiveness, Canada and Ontario have signed a new agreement aimed at accelerating the construction of major projects across Ontario. The pact focuses on streamlining approvals, unlocking funding, and coordinating efforts across federal, provincial, and municipal levels to…
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New Bill Aims to Modernize Road User Charges and Digital Tracking
Overview of the Bill A new legislative proposal seeks to overhaul how road tolls are collected in the country by expanding Road User Charges (RUCs) and moving toward a digital tracking system. The Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill, introduced to Parliament, would simplify tolling processes for drivers while strengthening the government’s ability to monitor and…
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Fears Over Development Funds Being Diverted from Melbourne Growth Corridors
Overview Concerns are mounting that hundreds of millions of dollars earmarked for vital infrastructure along Melbourne’s expanding growth corridors could be redirected to projects elsewhere in the city. The debate centers on the Victorian government’s proposal to grant itself greater authority to spend funds collected from developers, a move supporters say could streamline payments and…