Establishing rapport with legislators and the public is essential to gaining their trust and generating support for infrastructure investment, according to state transportation leaders.
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Instructional Technologies Offers New Entry-Level Training System
Instructional Technologies Inc. announced the availability of its On Ramp entry-level driver training system to help commercial driver license schools meet the new federal entry-level driver training standards that go into effect in February.
April 30, 2019Trump, Congressional Democrats Agree on $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
After a private meeting at the White House on April 30, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters that Democrats had reached an agreement with President Donald Trump on a $2 trillion infrastructure measure.
April 30, 2019Employment Costs Rise 0.7% in First Quarter
U.S. employment costs held up at a steady pace in the first quarter as wages firmed, signaling some buildup of inflationary pressures that could still spur pickups in otherwise-muted price gauges.
April 30, 2019Farmers Go Organic in Search of Millennial Dollars in Grain Glut
While the number of farms overall in the United States from 2012 has shrunk, the number of organic growers has surged, according to the latest census from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
April 30, 2019Diesel Increases 2.2¢ to $3.169 a Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel climbed 2.2 cents to $3.169 a gallon, as crude oil stabilized around $63 per barrel, the U.S. Department of Energy reported April 29.
April 29, 2019CARB Staff White Paper: Significant Reductions in NOx ‘Technically Achievable and Cost-Effective’ for MY 2024 Heavy Trucks
Research from the staff of the California Air Resources Board concludes that the regulatory agency’s call for significant reductions in nitrogen oxide emissions are “technically achievable and cost-effective†for model year 2024 heavy trucks.
April 29, 2019Farmer Income Drops Most Since First Quarter of 2016
Personal income for farmers fell by the most in three years in the first quarter, as losses to U.S. agriculture mount from President Donald Trump’s trade wars.
April 29, 2019Shanghai Tesla Factory Key to CEO Elon Musk’s Ambitions
Three months after groundbreaking, Tesla Inc. is rushing to complete its multibillion-dollar factory on the outskirts of Shanghai to capitalize on growing demand in the world’s largest electric car market.
April 29, 2019Optimism High Ahead of Leaders' Infrastructure Meeting at White House
Members of Congress return to Capitol Hill to find their leaders pursuing an agenda that’s not about immigration or impeachment politics. President Donald Trump is expected to break from his Mueller report victory lap for a meeting April 30 with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D) to tackle infrastructure.
April 29, 2019