Fall Agenda Packed with Issues for New Speaker Johnson
New Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) has an array of pressing issues in front of him. House T&I Chairman, Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), cites energy, supply chain, and aviation. Eugene Mulero has more in Capitol Agenda.
November 3, 2023Job Growth Slows in October, but Still Sturdy at 150,000
WASHINGTON — The nation’s employers slowed their hiring in October, adding a modest but still decent 150,000 jobs, a sign that the labor market may be cooling but remains resilient.
November 3, 2023Biden Administration Awards $653 Million to Upgrade Ports
WASHINGTON — The Transportation Department on Nov. 3 awarded $653 million in grants to upgrade and improve 41 water-based ports across the United States.
November 3, 2023Perspective: As an Industry, Let's Win the Sale
At a time when our political system has grown so adversarial, I believe trucking threads a needle of common purpose.
November 2, 2023Speaker Johnson Points to Another Short-Term Funding Bill
Two weeks before government funding expires, Speaker Mike Johnson raised the possibility for the House to consider another short-term stopgap measure.
November 2, 2023BNSF Inspection Practices Probed After Colorado Derailment
An investigation into a Colorado train derailment and bridge collapse that killed a truck driver is focused on whether inspection and maintenance practices at BNSF Railway contributed.
November 2, 2023Use Unspent Funds on Truck Parking, Governors Are Asked
WASHINGTON — American Trucking Associations and other industry stakeholders have asked the governors of each state to use some of their extra federal funds to expand truck parking.
November 2, 2023Speaker Johnson Eyes Defense Bill Negotiations
Trucking provisions for standardized access to military installations are tucked into the House and Senate versions of the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.
November 2, 2023Utah Seeks to Boost Trade With Mexico, Pushes Port Plan
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox unveiled the state’s agreement with Mexico to improve trade as Utah’s developing inland port marches ahead with a plan to become a global logistics connector.
November 2, 2023Uber, Lyft to Pay $328 Million in Wage Theft Settlement
NEW YORK — Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft will pay a combined $328 million to settle wage theft claims in New York, Attorney General Letitia James announced Nov. 2.
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