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EV Mania Turns Battery Makers Into Power Brokers

Automakers are investing billions of dollars to bring new electric vehicles to consumers in the U.S. and other global markets, but their success hinges on securing the most critical and expensive component: the battery.

October 23, 2020

Appeals Court Orders Uber, Lyft to Treat Drivers as Employees

Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. face the gravest threat yet to their business models after an appeals court ruled they must treat their drivers in California as employees instead of independent contractors.

October 23, 2020

USPS Ordered to Restore High-Speed Machines for Election Mail

A federal judge ordered the U.S. Postal Service to restore high-speed mail-sorting machines at any facilities that are unable to process first-class election mail quickly enough — a major concern for states as the postal agency continues to struggle with service performance.

October 23, 2020

On Infrastructure, Trump Touts Regulatory Streamlining, Biden Eyes Clean Energy

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden offer differing views for improving the nation's infrastructure.

October 23, 2020

Sen. Gardner, Hickenlooper Highlight Policy Records

While the 2020 presidential contest dominates national headlines, the Senate election cycle is highlighting freight transportation and infrastructure policy of states with key commercial corridors.

October 23, 2020

Climate Change Resilience Front-and-Center for House Democrats

Pursuing infrastructure policies that adopt climate change resilience is expected next year on Capitol Hill if Democrats retain control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

October 23, 2020

Chicago Mayor’s Budget Proposal Calls for City Fuel Tax Hike

Chicago is planning for a 3-cent fuel tax increase in an effort to help restore the city’s financial well-being amid the coronavirus pandemic,

October 22, 2020

States Lose Fight to Get USPS Outside Monitor for Election Mail

States that claim changes by the U.S. Postal Service will threaten mail-in voting failed again to get an independent monitor appointed to observe the agency’s compliance with a court order.

October 22, 2020

Mullen Reports Profit Gain on Lower Revenue in Q3

Mullen Group posted a gain in profit during the third quarter, helped by COVID-19-related economic subsidies, an improving economy and strong e-commerce business.

October 22, 2020

Pelosi Says ‘Just About There’ on Stimulus; Senate Hurdle Awaits

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are “just about there” on a deal for a coronavirus relief package even as there are outstanding differences still being negotiated.

October 22, 2020