Subscribe now to ATSSA’s Blog for news & alerts Subscribe now to ATSSA’s Blog for news & alerts Pam / Thursday, February 25, 2021 0 56 Article rating: No rating ATSSA now offers a free subscription to the ATSSA Blog. Simply fill out the form here on the ATSSA Blog page and start receiving regular updates on news about the industry, Association and activities on Capitol Hill. Subscribers also automatically get alerts on breaking news. That's ATSSA news delivered to your inbox. Read more
Senate passes one-year extension of federal highway bill Senate passes one-year extension of federal highway bill Measure included in action to prevent government shutdown Pam / Wednesday, September 30, 2020 0 2176 Article rating: No rating The Senate this evening approved a one-year extension of the federal highway bill, which would have expired at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday. The extension was included in a continuing resolution (CR) passed by both chambers to avert a government shutdown. The stopgap bill pushes the deadline to pass the yearly spending budgets for the federal government to Dec. 11. The Senate approved the action by an 84-10 vote. Read more
Day 2 of Legislative Briefing & Virtual Fly-In packed with activity Day 2 of Legislative Briefing & Virtual Fly-In packed with activity Dozens of meetings held with elected officials and legislative staff Pam / Thursday, September 17, 2020 0 915 Article rating: No rating ATSSA’s annual Legislative Briefing & Fly-In wrapped up its first virtual event on Wednesday with a day full of meetings with legislators on Capitol Hill and their respective staffs. Meetings ran from morning to evening as ATSSA members from across the country had the opportunity to deliver firsthand their priorities for the roadway safety infrastructure industry. ATSSA’s Government Relations Team set up 54 meetings with legislative offices representing districts in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming. Read more
Congressional leaders address ATSSA members during Legislative Briefing & Virtual Fly-In Congressional leaders address ATSSA members during Legislative Briefing & Virtual Fly-In ATSSA Members are scheduled for 54 meetings with U.S. legislators on Wednesday Pam / Tuesday, September 15, 2020 0 927 Article rating: No rating ATSSA members heard from three members of Congress and a U.S. Senator today during the first day of the Association’s two-day Legislative Briefing & Fly-In. This year’s event was handled via virtual format with nearly 70 people taking part from across the country. Two members of Congress spoke from their Capitol Hill offices. On Wednesday, ATSSA members are scheduled for 54 meetings with federal legislators or their staff members. Read more
ATSSA’s Government Relations Team reaching out to political leaders during Democratic and Republican national conventions ATSSA’s Government Relations Team reaching out to political leaders during Democratic and Republican national conventions Team is making key contacts during this week's Democratic and next week's GOP convention Pam / Monday, August 17, 2020 0 965 Article rating: No rating The Democratic National Convention kicks off today and our Government Relations Team is on the move, making contact with members of Congress in support of ATSSA’s interests in roadway safety. While he won’t be able to be there in person, Vice President of Government Relations Nate Smith will be taking part in virtual conversations with political leaders about key ATSSA issues including cybersecurity and technology, energy and the environment, and the role of the private sector in economic recovery. Smith also plans outreach during next week's Republican National Convention. Read more
19Feb2021 ATSSA’s online Convention & Traffic Expo draws worldwide attendance Friday, February 19, 2021 Read more