President Obama signed an executive order that will shave months, or even years, off the time it takes to review and approve major infrastructure projects.
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40 States Now Ban Texting While Driving
Hawaii has become the 40th state to ban texting while driving after Gov. Neil Abercrombie (D) signed the new law on Monday.
May 21, 2013Arkansas Best Revises Pension Plan for Nonunion Employees
Arkansas Best Corp. said it will freeze its defined benefits plan for nonunion employees, as of July 1.
May 20, 2013FHWA Plans Listening Session Next Week on Truck Size and Weight
The Federal Highway Administration has scheduled its first public outreach session to gather input for its study on the safety and infrastructure implications of increased truck size and weight limits.
May 20, 2013CARB Hosting Free Classes on Diesel-Regulation Compliance
The California Air Resources Board is hosting free classes on complying with CARB diesel regulations.
May 21, 2013Maryland Gov. Signs Gas Tax Bill
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) signed into law the state’s first gas tax increase in 20 years and announced $1.2 billion in transportation projects, the Associated Press reported.
May 17, 2013Consumer Confidence Rises in May
Consumer confidence rose in May, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
May 17, 2013Letter to the Editor: Boston and America
The Boston Marathon bombing showed American courage and spirit as exemplified by the marathon runners, spectators and the first responders, who, rather than running away from the bombing scene, ran directly into it to help the injured.
May 17, 2013Report Questions Effectiveness of TWIC After Biometric Card Readers Fail Tests
The Transportation Security Administration’s $23 million pilot test of Transportation Worker Identification Credential biometric card readers at 17 sites failed to prove that the technology actually works as intended, according to a new government report.
May 20, 2013Bills Aim to Raise Infrastructure Funding by Lowering Taxes on Overseas Profits
A Republican senator and a Democratic representative are each proposing to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure by giving tax incentives to U.S. corporations to bring overseas profits home.
May 20, 2013