David A. Lieb

Associated Press

In this July 11, 2019 file photo, construction on the Interstate 69 and Interstate 610 interchange continues in Houston. In the midst of an election year, President Donald Trump has outlined a new $1 trillion infrastructure plan. This time, the Republican president is proposing to rely fully on federal spending to reach his goal, a fundamental change that is praised by some state transportation officials and industry groups, even though Trump's proposal doesn't spell out how to pay for it all.

Trump Tries New Approach for $1T Infrastructure Plan

Spending for roads, rails, water systems and other infrastructure.

In this April 2, 2019, file photo, water flows down the Oroville Dam spillway in Oroville, California.

Life-Threatening Floods from Aging Dams

As many as 1,688 high-hazard dams were rated in poor or unsatisfactory condition as of last year in 44 states and Puerto Rico.

Nail Manufacturer Granted Tariff Exclusions

The company will now start increasing production.

Supreme Court Declines Egg Cases

Those spearheading the lawsuits vowed to continue fighting for local farmers and consumers.

In this Tuesday, July 31, 2018, file photo, people opposing Proposition A listen to a speaker during a rally in Kansas City, Mo. Missouri votes Tuesday, Aug. 7 on a so-called right-to-work law, a voter referendum seeking to ban compulsory union fees in all private-sector workplaces.

Missouri Rejects Right-to-Work

The measure, successfully forced into a referendum by union supporters, was defeated soundly.

In this Tuesday, July 31, 2018, file photo, people opposing Proposition A listen to a speaker during a rally in Kansas City, Mo. Missouri votes Tuesday, Aug. 7 on a so-called right-to-work law, a voter referendum seeking to ban compulsory union fees in all private-sector workplaces.

Missouri Voters Weigh Right-to-Work

If voters consent, Missouri would become the 28th state outlawing mandatory union fees in workplace contracts.

In this photo made Wednesday, June 27, 2018, the Merchants Bridge is seen in the foreground as it crosses the Mississippi River as the St. Louis skyline is seen in the distance. The 127-year-old railroad bridge is in danger of being shut down if it is not replaced soon, but officials are struggling with how to pay for a planned repair and the 12,500 tons of steel the project would require after tariffs were recently enacted.

Tariffs Will Make Infrastructure Rebuild Harder

The price of U.S. hot-rolled coil steel is up about 40 percent since the start of this year due to a combination of Trump's tariffs and strong economic demand.

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13 States Challenge California Egg Law

They're attempting to block a law requiring any eggs sold in California to come from hens raised in larger cages.

Containers of Roundup, left, a weed killer is seen on a shelf with other products for sale at a hardware store in Los Angeles.

Groups Challenge Weed-Killer Warning

They want to overturn a California decision that could force Roundup to carry warning labels that say it can cause cancer.

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Cross-Country Wind Energy

The company is trying to win one of the final pieces of regulatory approval.