Senate Commerce Panel Chief Roger Wicker Critical of Green New Deal
Add Sen. Roger Wicker to the list of senior Republicans coming out against Democrats’ ambitious progressive environmental policy manifesto referred to as the Green New Deal.
March 5, 2019Maryland, CSX Apply Again for Federal Funding for Baltimore Tunnel Project
Maryland and CSX Transportation have submitted another application for federal money to heighten the Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore so it can fit shipping containers stacked two high on freight trains — a project long sought by the Port of Baltimore, officials announced March 4.
March 5, 2019Trump Plans to End Key Trade Preferences for India, Turkey
President Donald Trump announced plans to end key trade preferences for India and Turkey, in the latest move by the United States to counter what it calls unfair trade practices.
March 5, 2019Improving Infrastructure Can Cut Fuel Costs, Aid Environment, ATRI Study Finds
Just 12% of the nation’s interstate road system is causing 89% of the trucking industry’s congestion problems, and repairs to the key choke points that cause delays could reap benefits in fuel consumption and emissions reductions, the American Transportation Research Institute said.
March 5, 2019JPMorgan Chase: Tax Refunds Often Reset Consumers’ Finances
Refunds have averaged $3,602, and amount to the biggest incoming cash flow day of the year for 29% of recipients, according to the institute’s study of bank and credit card customer data from 2015-17, before the 2017 Republican tax law took effect.
March 5, 2019US Indefinitely Delays Increased Tariffs on Chinese Goods
The United States has confirmed the country is postponing “until further notice” a scheduled tariff increase on Chinese goods, the latest sign that the world’s two largest economies could be headed toward a de-escalation of their trade dispute.
March 5, 2019NTSB Announces Leadership Changes
National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Robert Sumwalt recently announced three leadership changes.
March 5, 2019Diesel Rises 2.8¢ for Third Consecutive Weekly Gain
The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 2.8 cents to $3.076 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy, as crude prices inched higher.
March 4, 2019Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Proposes Fuel Tax Hike for Infrastructure Plan
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has proposed a 10-cent increase to the state’s fuel tax as part of her Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan to generate money for transportation projects.
March 4, 2019Rep. Sam Graves: August Do-or-Die Month for Infrastructure Bill in 2019
From fuel tax increases to a vehicle-miles-traveled fee, Congress has several funding options to consider. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead for the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.
March 4, 2019