Archive for December 2015

Weekly Trek December 18, 2015 Top Political News Congress passes budget deal and heads home for the year. Washington Post Fed raises key interest rate for first time in almost a decade. New York Times White House: Obama will give a ‘nontraditional’ State of the Union. The Hill Paul Ryan notches a big victory, but…

Weekly Trek December 11, 2015 Transportation House reauthorizes freight rail oversight panel. The Hill Ford investing in ride-hailing services, expanding electric vehicles. Reuters AAR, APTA offer an industry outlook from the association perspective. Progressive Railroading House passes visa waiver reform bill with strong bipartisan support. Washington Post Bypass controversy heated up again on Thursday. Newberg Graphic Energy…

Weekly Trek December 4, 2015 Transportation Congress reaches deal on 5-year highway bill. Politico Senate sends transportation infrastructure bill to Obama. Politico Highway bill offers a seasonal display of Congressional unity. New York Times Highway bill opens door to lower trucker driving age, other policy changes. Wall Street Journal Norfolk Southern rejects Canadian Pacific’s $28…