Are Drivers Quitting After Positive Marijuana Tests?
The legalization of marijuana in several states and the post-pandemic economy have left the trucking industry with a bit of a perplexing, yet-to-be-solved mystery.
May 12, 2022Ban on ‘Excessive’ Gas Prices Heading for House Vote
The U.S. president would have the authority to declare an emergency that would make the sale of gasoline at “excessive” prices illegal under legislation House Democrats plan to bring to the floor next week.
May 12, 2022Sen. Carper Highlights Environmental Infrastructure Efforts
The top transportation policymaker in the U.S. Senate touted a White House agency’s role in enhancing the environmental permitting process and responding to climate change.
May 12, 2022Producer Prices Surge 11% in April as Food Prices Jump
WASHINGTON — U.S. producer prices soared 11% in April from a year earlier, a hefty gain that indicates high inflation will remain a burden for consumers and businesses in the months ahead.
May 12, 2022California Falls Short in Fight to Curb Emissions
California’s carbon market was supposed to be a model for the U.S., harnessing the power of capitalism to fight climate change in the world’s fifth-biggest economy. But nearly 10 years after “cap and trade” began, there’s little proof the system has had much direct impact on curbing planet-warming pollutants.
May 11, 2022Inflation Hit 8.3% in April but Slows From 40-Year High
WASHINGTON — Inflation slowed in April after seven months of relentless gains, a tentative sign that price increases may be peaking while still imposing a financial strain on American households.
May 11, 2022New York Appeals Court Dismisses Suit Against Amazon
NEW YORK — An appeals court in New York dismissed New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit against Amazon over its coronavirus safety protocols and a former employee who led the successful union organizing effort on Staten Island.
May 10, 2022Musk’s Go-Private Tweets About Tesla Were Reckless, Judge Found
“No reasonable jury could find that Mr. Musk did not act recklessly.” That’s the upshot of a federal judge’s review of Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk’s 2018 tweets about taking the company private, as revealed in an order that was made public May 10.
May 10, 2022Senators Blast US Trade Chief on Failure to Consult Congress
A bipartisan group of the top senators on the committee that deals with trade blasted President Joe Biden’s chief negotiator for failure to adequately consult with lawmakers regarding the administration’s positions.
May 10, 2022Biden Weighs Tariff Cuts to Fight High Inflation
President Joe Biden said May 10 he and his advisers are weighing whether to cut U.S. tariffs on foreign imports to try to fight inflation.
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