As South Carolina lawmakers weigh raising the gas tax, Gov. Henry McMaster urged them to see any tax hike as a “last resort,” according to several Republicans he addressed.
February 7, 2017Search
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Alabama Port Authority Announces Deal With Cuban Counterpart
The Alabama State Port Authority has announced a new memorandum of understanding with the National Port Administration of Cuba, potentially laying the groundwork for future trade deals.
February 6, 2017Pelosi Says Democrats Willing to Work With Trump on Infrastructure
House Democrats could find common ground with President Trump on infrastructure as long as the president unveils a “real infrastructure” bill, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said on Meet the Press on Feb. 5.
February 6, 2017Delaware River Bridge to Stay Closed at Least Into April
The Delaware River Bridge, which connects New Jersey and Pennsylvania and has been closed since inspectors found a crack in a supporting truss on Jan. 20, will remain closed a minimum of eight more weeks.
February 6, 2017Capitol Agenda for the Week of Feb. 6: The State of the State Fuel Tax
A growing number of governors are signaling support for increasing taxes on gas and diesel fuel because they no longer find Congress to be a reliable funding partner for infrastructure. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
February 8, 2017Here Comes the Economic Growth That Confidence Data’s Predicting
It turns out businesses and consumers have reason to be confident economic growth is about to pick up. But it’s not because of President Donald Trump’s policy prescriptions.
February 6, 2017Washington State Audit: Port of Seattle Illegally Gave Out $4.7 Million in Raises
The Port of Seattle illegally gave out nearly $5 million in raises to hundreds of employees about a year ago, a Washington state audit has concluded.
February 5, 2017Secret Pay Raise, Improper Gifts: Inside Port of Seattle CEO's Abrupt Departure
The CEO of the Port of Seattle secretly gave himself a $24,500 raise, improperly accepted travel gifts and sports tickets from port customers and apparently steered port business to his father's company before leaving, officials revealed Feb. 3. There also were reports of a potential sexual-harassment complaint on top of an ongoing DUI case against him.
February 5, 2017Letter: Schools Should Encourage Careers in Trucking
This week's letter writer urges schools to consider trucking as a potential vocation for students.
February 6, 2017Editorial: Let’s Get Started, Secretary Chao
While Republican leaders in Congress seem to be in no hurry to address the country’s infrastructure, there’s an entirely different feeling surrounding President Trump’s pick to be transportation secretary, Elaine Chao, who was confirmed easily last week.
February 6, 2017