Tag Archives: Transportation

Democrats in Oregon Legislature once again fail to fulfill promises on transportation funding plan

Democrats in Oregon Legislature once again fail to fulfill promises on transportation funding plan

Gov. Tina Kotek speaks at a media March 2025 availability with Speaker of the House Julie Fahey and Senate President Rob Wagner.Office of Gov. Tina Kotek After weeks of preparation, Democratic lawmakers in Oregon began a special session Friday – and immediately failed spectacularly to advance a major transportation package on the promised timeline. Even with a few Republicans and …

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Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Terminates and Withdraws $679 Million from Doomed Offshore Wind Projects | US Department of Transportation – Department of Transportation (.gov)

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Terminates and Withdraws $679 Million from Doomed Offshore Wind Projects | US Department of Transportation  Department of Transportation (.gov) Trump administration cancels $679 million for offshore wind projects  CNBC Why did Trump halt their project? Union wind workers want answers  USA Today How much trouble is the world’s biggest offshore-wind developer in?  The Economist Wind farm shutdown will …

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Trump fires Democratic Surface Transportation Board member before huge rail merger decision

Trump fires Democratic Surface Transportation Board member before huge rail merger decision

President Donald Trump has fired one of two Democratic members of the U.S. Surface Transportation Board to break a 2-2 tie before the body considers the largest railroad merger ever proposed. Board member Robert E. Primus said on LinkedIn that he received an email from the White House Wednesday night terminating the position he has held since he was appointed by Trump in his …

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White House says it fired transportation regulator in latest move to reshape Trump’s government

White House says it fired transportation regulator in latest move to reshape Trump’s government

WASHINGTON — The White House said Thursday that it has fired a member of the Surface Transportation Board, a move that comes as the independent federal regulatory agency is considering the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroad companies. “Earlier this evening, I received an email from the White House purporting to terminate my position at the Surface …

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Department of Transportation will reclaim control of Washington’s Union Station, Duffy announces

Department of Transportation will reclaim control of Washington’s Union Station, Duffy announces

D.C. crime stats amid National Guard deployment Here’s how D.C. crime numbers look since Trump deployed the National Guard 03:49 Washington — The Department of Transportation will reclaim management of Washington, D.C.’s transit hub Union Station, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced, saying the move is necessary to “help make this city safe and beautiful.” Duffy made the announcement Wednesday as …

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Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy to California, Washington, and New Mexico: Enforce English Language Requirements or Lose Federal Funding | US Department of Transportation – Department of Transportation (.gov)

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy to California, Washington, and New Mexico: Enforce English Language Requirements or Lose Federal Funding | US Department of Transportation  Department of Transportation (.gov) WATCH: Duffy threatens funding penalties for 3 states if English language rules for truckers aren’t enforced  PBS Trump admin threatens to cut millions in federal funding from 3 states over trucker English language …

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Trump’s Transportation Secretary Announces Investigation into Deadly Florida Truck Crash, Shares Preliminary Findings – Department of Transportation (.gov)

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Announces Investigation into Deadly Florida Truck Crash, Shares Preliminary Findings  Department of Transportation (.gov) How did truck driver in fatal Turnpike crash get license if not legal resident?  yahoo.com White House gets key facts wrong as it blames California for 3 traffic deaths in Florida  San Francisco Chronicle Trump administration says driver in Florida crash was in US illegally, faults …

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FAA removes membership of space transportation advisory committee

FAA removes membership of space transportation advisory committee

PARK CITY, Utah — The Federal Aviation Administration has dismissed the entire membership of a commercial space advisory committee. To continue reading this article: Register now and get3 free articles every month. You’ll also receive our weekly SpaceNews This Week newsletter every Friday. Opt-out at any time. Sign in to an existing account Get unlimited access toSpaceNews.com now. As low …

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils Proposed Rule to Unleash American Drone Dominance as Part of His Innovation Agenda

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled a new proposed rule – Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). This rule will unleash American innovation safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the national airspace system. For more information about the proposed rule, see our fact sheet. “We are making the future of our aviation a reality …

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