The U.S. Senate passed a stopgap spending bill that was supported by an overwhelming majority of senators. The bill does not address the tens of billions of dollars in transportation funding that are set to expire. The failure means that more than $38 billion a year in state transportation funding will not be renewed.
The lack of renewal could affect state transportation projects and infrastructure maintenance. The decision highlights the ongoing challenge of securing federal support for state transportation needs.
Sources: Colorado Newsline (nonprofit statehouse newsroom)
