Rep. Nancy Pelosi was voted in as speaker of the House of Representatives Thursday, marking the beginning of the Democrats controlling the body, while Republicans have a majority in the Senate.
While many issues will be fiercely debated this year, there is one topic where the sides may be able to come together: Transportation.
There has been talk from both sides of the aisle about a transportation infrastructure program, possibly funded by a federal gas tax increase.
Pelosi and President Donald Trump have indicated backing for transportation infrastructure and it's a topic that appears to have general support. The coming days and weeks will provide a clearer picture.
Last month the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released the report: “Renewing the National Commitment to the Interstate Highway System: A Foundation for the Future.”
It outlines plans to fix highway interstates around the country, relying on federal gas taxes and local tolls to do the heavy financial lifting.
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