February 26, 2018

Top Political News

• With Focus On Guns, Trump Warns Conservatives Not To Be ‘Complacent’ In 2018.
• GOP Lawmakers Sue to Block New Congressional Map in Pennsylvania.
• Bipartisan group of governors unveil new health reform proposal
• Rick Gates, Trump Campaign Aide, to Plead Guilty in Mueller Inquiry and Cooperate.
• The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Energy & Natural Resources

• Energy, Interior secretaries: Trump has ‘world-changing’ approach to energy.
• Trump slams ‘totally disastrous’ Paris pact, touts coal
• Interior boss alters overhaul; governors’ group ‘gratified.’
• New Candidates Emerge for Trump’s Top Environmental Adviser
• Cantwell, others float bills to boost grid, smart buildings.

Indian Affairs

• Tribal Leaders: Infrastructure Bill Should Include Indian Country Priorities
• Trump’s Pick to Lead Indian Health Service Withdraws Nomination
• Yakama Nation Sues For Cleanup Cost At Portland Harbor Superfund.

Labor

• Ryan, Pelosi name members to new budget and pension committees
• The Risk Pension Funds Can’t Escape
• A Supreme Court Showdown Could Shrink Unions’ Power.
• White House Reaches Out to Labor Unions on Trade Policy.

Taxation, Trade, & Defense

• Rail leaders speak out: Don’t pull the plug on NAFTA
• White House Unveils ‘Largest Ever’ Set of Sanctions on North Korea
• U.S. Military Backs ‘Targeted’ Tariffs on Steel And Aluminum
• Oregon lawmakers move toward repealing tax break worth millions to Comcast, Frontier

Technology

• Waymo is readying a ride-hailing service that could directly compete with Uber.
• The Future of Connected Transit Is More Than Just Driverless Cars. StateTech Magazine
• Uber and Lyft crushed taxis—is the commercial parking industry next?
• Before They Can Take Off, Flying Cars Must Defeat Bureaucracy

Transportation

• State treasurers call for restoring tax exemption to help fund infrastructure
• Trump’s Gas-Tax Hike Goes Nowhere in Congress
• House T&I Committee holds PTC hearing.
• White House praises experimental Oregon mileage tax