HHS Issues Proposed Hair Testing Guidelines
The Department of Health and Human Services on Sept. 8 announced its long-delayed proposed mandatory guidelines to allow employers to drug test truck drivers and other federal workers for pre-employment and random testing using hair specimens.
September 8, 2020House Panel Considers Rural Energy Aid Bill
Legislation meant to assist rural electric cooperatives was scheduled for consideration by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee on Sept. 9.
September 8, 2020House to Investigate DeJoy’s Possible Campaign Law Violations
House Democrats said Sept. 8 they will investigate whether Postmaster General Louis DeJoy encouraged employees at his former business to contribute to Republican candidates and then reimbursed them in the guise of bonuses, a violation of campaign finance laws.
September 8, 2020Trump Open to Inquiry Into DeJoy and Campaign Contributions
President Donald Trump says he’s open to an investigation of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy following published reports that former employees of DeJoy, a major donor to Trump and other Republicans, said they felt pressured to make campaign contributions to GOP candidates.
September 8, 2020Oil Sinks With Equities on Wavering Hopes for Demand Pickup
Oil tumbled below $40 a barrel for the first time in a month, with a sell-off in equities and a stronger dollar exacerbating demand concerns as a lackluster summer driving season draws to a close.
September 4, 2020Kansas DOT Opens Application Window for Cost Share Program
The Kansas Department of Transportation is accepting applications for its popular Cost Share Program, which provides funding for transportation projects.
September 4, 2020Unemployment Rate Drops by More Than Expected to 8.4%
The U.S. labor-market rebound extended for a fourth month in August, offering hope that the economy can continue to recover despite a persistent pandemic and Washington’s standoff over further government aid to jobless Americans and small businesses.
September 4, 2020FMCSA Pilot Would Allow Younger Drivers in Interstate Commerce
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced a proposal and request for comment on a new pilot program to allow drivers ages 18-20 to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce.
September 4, 2020Kentucky Officials Announce Funds for Industrial Access Roads
Kentucky officials recently announced funding will be directed to industrial access road infrastructure projects to promote economic development and the movement of freight.
September 4, 2020Tech Rout Sends Stock Market to Biggest Loss Since June
Wall Street’s euphoria took a break Sept. 3, as steep losses in technology stocks dragged the rest of the market down with them.
September 3, 2020