Congress
Rep. Sam Graves (MO), Chairman of the House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee, is retiring from Congress at the end of this year. Graves has had a significant impact on federal transportation policy and has been a longtime champion of outdoor advertising, stretching back to his time in the Missouri state legislature.
Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers vetoed industry legislation, which would have modernized valuation for condemnation and relocation of outdoor advertising structures. In his veto message, the Governor cited potential state related costs. The Outdoor Advertising Association of Wisconsin worked tirelessly to secure support through the state legislature and will continue to explore next steps and future advocacy.
Billboard Advocacy
A non-profit advocacy group ran a nationwide billboard campaign around NCAA basketball tournament sites to combat sex tourism and sex trafficking. The organization’s campaign was seen in 11 major cities, including the Final Four in Indianapolis. A similar campaign in 2025 led to the recovery of 8 victims on Final Four weekend in San Antonio.
Bridge Projects
The Federal Highway Administration announced $407M in funding to 119 bridges in rural communities across 12 states. The larger awards include Iowa bridges integral to agricultural transportation; I-95 bridge crossings in Maine; Missouri River crossings in South Dakota; and the Kanawha I-64 turnpike overpass in West Virginia.
Safety & Tech Summit
Thank you to all who attended our Safety & Technology Summit in St. Louis, MO. A special thank you to DDI Media for hosting the event and to the OAAA Safety, Standards, and Technology (SST) Committee members, especially the leadership of Bill & Dewey Reagan, in making the event such a success.
Published: April 16, 2026