American Companies Are Raising Prices at a Brisk Pace
President Donald Trump is giving many businesses an unexpected benefit on top of lower taxes and regulatory relief: He’s helping to restore their pricing power.
August 28, 2018Home Prices in 20 US Cities Post Smallest Gain Since 2016
Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose in June at the slowest monthly pace in almost two years as demand cools in the face of affordability constraints, including elevated mortgage rates, according to S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller data released Aug. 28.
August 28, 2018RIDOT Asks for Dismissal of ATA Truck Tolls Lawsuit
Rhode Island is seeking a dismissal of a lawsuit over its new truck-tolling program, asking a federal court to intervene.
August 28, 2018FRA Awards $203 Million for Positive Train Control Installation
The Federal Railroad Administration recently awarded more than $200 million to support 28 projects that aim to deploy positive train control systems in 15 states.
August 28, 2018Diesel Jumps 1.9¢ to $3.226
Elaine Chao, Local Leaders Announce INFRA Grant in Northern Kentucky
Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao joined local lawmakers in her home state of Kentucky in celebrating a recently awarded federal grant that will be used to improve an interchange linking two interstates.
August 27, 2018South Dakota Approves 35 Grants for Local Bridge Improvements
The South Dakota Transportation Commission has approved 35 bridge improvement grants totaling more than $1.3 million.
August 27, 2018China Disputes Latest US Tariffs at World Trade Organization
GENEVA — China is challenging the latest round of U.S. tariffs against Chinese goods through the World Trade Organization.
August 27, 2018New Mexico Committed to Reversing Trend of Workplace Fatalities
In 2016, the most recent year for which comprehensive data is available nationally, 41 individuals were killed in work-related incidents in New Mexico.
August 27, 2018Bridge Strikes Vex New England Cities
Some New England cities have a problem that they want truck drivers passing through to know about — bridges may be too low for their rigs.
August 27, 2018