WASHINGTON — American consumers faced a third straight monthly surge in prices in June, the latest evidence that a rapid reopening of the economy is fueling pent-up spending for goods and services that in many cases remain in short supply.
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Stalls as Bigger Plan Gains
WASHINGTON — A $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal senators struck with President Joe Biden is at risk of stalling out as Republicans mount stiff resistance over ways to pay for it, and momentum shifts to a more robust Democratic proposal that could come into focus soon.
July 13, 2021TRB Panelists Talk Automated Trucking’s Implications on Driver Shortage, Safety
Automated trucking applications, particularly in the longhaul sector, have the potential to help alleviate some of the strains associated with the industrywide driver shortage, a panel of experts told researchers.
July 12, 2021Executive Order on Competition Mostly Praised in Shipping Community
President Joe Biden’s signing of an executive order to increase competition and reduce congestion in the supply chain is gaining the support of leaders at the Federal Maritime Commission and trade associations.
July 12, 2021Gateless Tolling Coming to Ohio Turnpike
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Turnpike is looking for new legal power to bill freeloading drivers as it prepares to institute no-stop, electronic toll lanes as part of a modernization plan it hopes will speed up traffic across the state.
July 12, 2021Canada Imposes Wildfire Rules on Trains
Canada’s transportation authority imposed new rules on its two largest railroad companies operating in wildfire-ravaged British Columbia as it investigates whether a freight train caused a blaze that destroyed a village two weeks ago.
July 12, 2021New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Signs Laws to Combat Employee Misclassification
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a legislative package meant to protect workers and employers from unlawful misclassification.
July 12, 2021Biden Signs Competition Order Targeting Big Business
President Joe Biden signed July 9 an executive order that the White House says will target anti-competitive practices in tech, health care and other parts of the economy while boosting workers’ wages and consumer protections.
July 9, 2021Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson Begins Term as Chair of Governors Association
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was recently elected chairman of the National Governors Association, which has prioritized economic recovery as the country continues to climb out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 9, 2021Schumer Wants Senate Votes Soon on Biden’s Agenda
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said July 9 he wants his chamber to vote on pivotal budget and infrastructure legislation before lawmakers break for their August recess, and warned he may delay that summer break to allow more time for work on President Joe Biden’s top domestic goals.
July 9, 2021