Senate Panel Backs Sweeping Highway Bill, Despite EV, Permit Concerns

July 30, 2019
The Senate environment committee has unanimously approved a sweeping renewal of the federal highway program despite complaints from environmentalists about its provisions streamlining project permitting and some free-market groups concerned about funding for electric vehicle (EV) chargers. In addition, some farm state lawmakers are expressing reservations that the $1 billion program to encourage EV chargers and alternative vehicle fueling stations does not encourage biofuel-related equipment. Despite such concerns, the Environment & Public Works Committee (EPW) on July 30 voted 21-0...


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