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Government, Fuel, TCA

Opponents of California’s Gas Tax Hike Will Sue Over State’s ‘Misleading’ Ballot Description

Proponents of an initiative to repeal gas tax increases in California plan to sue over the state-drafted title and summary for the ballot measure, which they say is misleading and negative.

Patrick McGreevy | Los Angeles Times
July 12, 2017
Government, Business, TCA

After Long Delay Pennsylvania Town Signs Off on Werner Trucking Facility

Palmer Township, Pa., planners signed off on a conditional use application for a truck maintenance and training facility in the northern end of the township after six meetings on the project.

Michelle Merlin | The Morning Call (Allentown, Pa.)
July 12, 2017
Business, TCA

Hundreds Pay Tribute to Slain UPS Drivers at San Francisco Memorial

The son of one of the UPS drivers who was killed in last month’s shooting at a San Francisco distribution center said he still feels like he’s in a dream sometimes and he’ll wake up and see his dad.

Wendy Lee | San Francisco Chronicle
July 11, 2017
Government, TCA

Connecticut’s Governor Promotes State’s Transportation Lockbox

Gov. Dannel Malloy, who is not seeking re-election in 2018, is promoting a lockbox concept approved in both the state Senate and House as the only guarantee that transportation funds will be set aside and protected for future use by his successor.

Mary O’Leary | New Haven (Conn.) Register
July 7, 2017
Government, TCA

Oregon’s $5.3 Billion Transportation Plan Clears Final Hurdle

Oregon’s most ambitious highway upgrades in a generation won final approval from the Legislature on July 6.

Gordon R. Friedman | The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.)
July 7, 2017
Business, Technology, Logistics, TCA

Chinese Delivery Company Gets Approval for Drone Deliveries

Chinese delivery company SF Holding said it has obtained a landmark license from the country’s military authorities to use drones to deliver commercial packages and was conducting the country’s first drone pilot demonstration zone.

July 6, 2017
Business, TCA

The Great Pennsylvania Warehouse Boom

If there was a real-life version of the video game Pac-Man, it could be playing out here, as retailers and other firms continue to gobble up land and build warehouses at an accelerating rate.

July 5, 2017
Business, Safety, TCA

UPS Drivers Reluctant to Return to Site of San Francisco Shooting Rampage

The trauma from a mass shooting at a United Parcel Service distribution center has made going back to work almost unimaginable for many of the nearly 40 workers who witnessed the June 14 massacre.

Evan Sernoffsky | San Francisco Chronicle
July 5, 2017
Government, Business, TCA

Oregon Lawmakers to Finally Vote on Massive Road-Fixes Bill After Two Years of Talks

During a rare weekend meeting, Oregon state lawmakers on July 1 voted to send a slimmed-down, $5.3 billion proposal to raise taxes and fees to pay for transportation projects to the House floor for a full vote.

Gordon R. Friedman | The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.)
July 3, 2017
Government, Business, TCA

Tennessee Anticipates New Inland Port to Open Next Year

Greg Hogan, Murray County (Tenn.) Sole Commissioner, says Murray County is open for business, referring to the Appalachian Regional Port, an “inland port” under construction on 42 acres in Murray County on U.S. Highway 411.

Tim Omarzu | Chattanooga (Tenn.) Times/Free-Press
June 26, 2017