The decline in filings for U.S. unemployment benefits last week underscores steady demand for workers in a tightening job market, Labor Department figures showed Aug 3.
August 3, 2017Government
D.C. Mayor Appoints Jeff Marootian as Interim DDOT Director
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser appointed Jeff Marootian as DDOT’s interim director to fill the shoes of its current director, Leif Dormsjo. Marootian has been with DDOT since March as the deputy director and, before that, served as assistant secretary for administration with the U.S. Department of Transportation during the Obama administration.
August 3, 2017GovernmentSafety
Arizona Mayor Commends Trump Administration’s Infrastructure Push
The mayor of a city in Arizona praised President Donald Trump’s position on infrastructure at a U.S. Conference of Mayors roundtable breakfast Aug. 2.
August 2, 2017GovernmentSafety
Tax Reform to Overshadow Infrastructure Legislation This Year, Thune Says
WASHINGTON — The infrastructure legislative agenda that President Donald Trump promised to advance during the first months of his presidency likely will be delayed until next year, a top Republican in the Senate said Aug. 2.
August 2, 2017GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTCA
Florida Governor Appoints New Member to Tampa Port Authority After Overspending Accusations
Florida Gov. Rick Scott appointed Mike Griffin to the Tampa Port Authority due to recent reports of excessive spending at Port Tampa Bay.
August 2, 2017GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTCA
Virginia Port Authority Board Extends CEO’s Contract Another Three Years
The board of the Virginia Port Authority voted unanimously to extend the contract of its top executive for another three years.
August 2, 2017Government
Senate Committee Advances Human Trafficking Prevention Legislation
WASHINGTON — Legislation meant to remove individuals involved in human trafficking from the trucking industry was easily approved by a Senate committee Aug. 2.
August 2, 2017GovernmentSafetyTCA
Missouri Lawmakers Hold Town Hall on Transportation Funding
Missouri legislators will likely consider increasing user fees and placing tolls on existing interstates at state entrances in an effort to increase funding for the Missouri Department of Transportation.
August 2, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Freight Executives Tout Administration’s Focus on Regulations, Tax Reform
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s emphasis on streamlining regulations and reforming the U.S. tax code would help small businesses grow, freight executives said after a meeting at the White House on Aug. 1.
August 1, 2017GovernmentFuel
Biodiesel Producers Slam EPA at Hearing on Renewable Fuel Standard
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it wanted to hear what the public thought of its 2018 proposed renewable fuel standard volume minimums, but many of those who came here to comment seemed unhappy with the agency’s plans.
August 1, 2017