Government
Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
IG Report Recommends Better Office Space Utilization at DOT
There is room for improvement in how officials across the U.S. Department of Transportation manage their office space, the department’s inspector general determined in a recent report.
Elon Musk Tweets Another Tesla Forecast in Midst of SEC Talks
Elon Musk, already in hot water over his Twitter use, posted another Tesla Inc. production forecast reminiscent of the one that landed him before a federal judge earlier this month.
Farmers Fear China Trade Deal Will Fail to Erase Retaliatory Tariffs
Some U.S. farm groups fear that President Donald Trump’s terms for easing his trade war with China risk leaving large swaths of American agriculture worse off than before the conflict began.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Says US Open to Facing Penalties in China Trade Deal
The United States is open to facing “repercussions” if it doesn’t live up to its commitments in a potential trade deal with China, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said, in a sign that the two sides are edging closer to an accord.
Trucking Executives, Transportation Experts Discuss Distracted Driving
Transportation companies — including trucking groups — can improve safety by promoting accountability at the individual, executive and peer levels, according to industry representatives.
Spring Snowstorm Buries Midwest, Tornadoes Possible in South
Strong winds and more snow hit the Midwest on April 12 after a spring storm buried several states in snow and created dangerous travel conditions, while forecasters warned of potential weekend tornadoes in the South.
April 12, 2019More Women See Roles Expanding on Family Farms
As the average U.S. farmer ages, more women are stepping up as decision makers to help feed a booming global population.
April 12, 2019Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont Pitches Fewer Tolls Than Originally Planned
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has revealed that an updated plan for toll roads in his state will involve no more than 50 tolling gantries, fewer than had been proposed in an early plan.
Consumer Sentiment Falls as Outlook for Economy Weakens
U.S. consumer sentiment fell in April for the first time in three months, missing estimates, as the long-term economic outlook dropped to the lowest in more than a year and enthusiasm over tax cuts waned.
April 12, 2019Speaker Nancy Pelosi Eyes as Much as $2 Trillion for Infrastructure
WASHINGTON — On April 4, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dialed up the president and requested a meeting. She talked to Donald Trump about working together on an infrastructure package.