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2 More States Respond to FMCSA’s ELP Mandate

New Mexico, Washington and California were warned by DOT Secretary Sean Duffy to enforce English-language proficiency regulations or face withholding of up to 100% of the funds.

October 23, 2025
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States Targeted by DOT Respond to Non-Domiciled CDL Freeze

An FMCSA audit recently found compliance issues in California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas and Washington. South Dakota was first to acknowledge them.

October 16, 2025
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Motor Fuel Taxes Rise in 10 States, Drop in 3

Motor fuel taxes fell in three states but rose in 10 others after states on July 1 either recalculated their annual rates or adopted legislation to pay for highway infrastructure.

August 7, 2025
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Colorado Leads 16 States Suing FHWA to Recoup $1B in EV Grants

The group claims that FHWA ran afoul of its authority by blocking the funds, which were approved by Congress as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.

May 9, 2025
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Washington State Testing I-5, I-90 Cameras to Deter Speed

Lawmakers are funding the $1 million pilot project led by the state's Department of Transportation in partnership with the State Patrol and Washington Traffic Safety Commission.

April 29, 2025
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Waymo to Bring Its Driverless Taxis to Washington in 2026

Waymo on March 25 added Washington to its pioneering robotaxi service’s expanding list of U.S. markets, although passengers will have to wait until next year to take a driverless ride.

March 25, 2025
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FAA Slows Reagan Airport’s Flight Arrival Rate

U.S. aviation safety regulators are slowing the rate of arrivals at Ronald Reagan airport to help ease the strain on air traffic controllers after last week's deadly midair collision.

February 6, 2025
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Passenger Jet Collides With Army Copter Near D.C.-Area Airport

ARLINGTON, Va. — A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Jan. 29 with an Army helicopter carrying three soldiers around 9 p.m. EST while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington.

January 30, 2025
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GSA Awards $33.2M for Pacific Highway Port Modernization

The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a $33.2 million contract to modernize Washington state’s busiest commercial border crossing with Canada.

October 24, 2024
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DHL Expands Retail Presence in D.C. Area

DHL expanded its network of retail locations by introducing a store in Fairfax, Va., the company announced April 23.

April 29, 2024