House Passes Bill For $15 an Hour Minimum Wage
The U.S. House approved legislation that would more than double the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, fulfilling a campaign promise of Democrats who control the chamber and intend to capitalize on the pro-worker issue again in 2020.
July 18, 2019Experts: As a Funding Tool, Tolling May Benefit From an Image Shift
WASHINGTON — Transportation experts said recasting tolling’s image from an unpopular fundraising mechanism may increase its attractiveness to the public.
July 17, 2019Industry Leaders Express Cautious Optimism Over Senate EPW Bill
WASHINGTON — The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee’s forthcoming highway policy bill will serve as an important first step on the legislative journey to reauthorize the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, industry experts said.
July 17, 2019FMCSA Proposes Two-Year Delay of Entry-Level Driver Training Rule Due to IT Glitches
Federal trucking regulators have proposed a two-year delay for compliance with certain provisions in the Entry Level Driver Training rule to allow more time for development of the secure electronic transfer of information to the certified training provider registry and state driver licensing agencies.
July 17, 2019Transportation Investment Bills Can Succeed With Officials’ Support, Experts Say
WASHINGTON — Support from state and local officials is vital for the success of transportation funding measures, according to road building experts.
July 17, 2019Ports Report Strong TEU Numbers at Halfway Mark of 2019
Most of the nation’s seaports reached the halfway point of 2019 reporting increased volume in 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) compared with a year ago, which was a banner year for moving cargo.
July 17, 2019Federal Inactivity Drives State Creativity With Infrastructure Funding
In the absence of a strong federal partner, states clamoring for infrastructure funds have taken financing measures into their own hands.
July 17, 2019Cummins Executive to US House Panel: Investments in Low-Emissions Technologies Critical
WASHINGTON — Federal policymakers crafting comprehensive transportation legislation should consider enhancing investments in low-emissions technologies across the freight sector, an executive with Cummins Inc. told a congressional panel July 16.
July 17, 2019Drone Tech Firm Cites Security in Cutting Ties With China’s Top Manufacturer
A supplier of drone technology to dozens of state and local law enforcement and public safety agencies, located in the United States and a handful of other countries, will stop working with Chinese drone manufacturers, citing security concerns.
July 17, 2019Housing Starts Fall in June on Fewer Multifamily Units
New home construction fell in June for a second month as a drop in apartment building outweighed a pickup in single-family projects.
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