The Weekly Trek: August 12, 2016
The Weekly Trek
August 12, 2016
Top Political News
- Donald Trump Suggests ‘Second Amendment People’ Could Act Against Hillary Clinton. New York Times
- What would a Trump presidency look like? A 100-day POLITICO investigation. POLITICO
- GOP donors, fearful of Trump-fueld electoral rout, direct big money down-ballot. Washington Post
- Liberals hold noses as Clinton seeks to win over GOP. The Hill
Transportation
- Poll: Most voters say US infrastructure getting worse. The Hill
- Norfolk Southern touts sustainability achievements. Progressive Railroading
- 4 Ways Self-Driving Trucks Could Improve Transportation. GovTech
- Inslee appoints Roger Millar as transportation secretary. Seattle Times
- Verizon eyes automotive technology market, could spur other deals. Reuters
Energy & Natural Resources
- Reagan, Bush EPA chiefs endorse Clinton, say Trump ‘hasn’t a clue’. E&E
- Clinton plays up green power in jobs plan. E&E
- The Best Of A Worst Case Scenario: How Bad Could The Mosier Oil Train Spill Have Been? KUOW
- Oregon’s energy department joins critics ripping PUC report that would shrink solar incentives. Portland Business Journal
- State legislators wrestle with changing industry. E&E
Labor
- Why Are Unions Bankrolling Candidates That Hate Them? Think Progress
- In Labor vs. Capital, Labor Is Now Winning. Wall Street Journal
- Judge dismisses challenge to law giving Uber, Lyft drivers right to organize. The Hill
Taxation, Trade, & Defense
- Is the U.S. Due for Radically Raising Taxes for the Rich? The Atlantic
- American Paradox: It’s Never Been Cheaper for Cities and States to Borrow Money…And They Refuse to Do It. Wall Street Journal
- Obama puts Congress on notice: TPP is coming. Politico
- APTA: A majority of Americans back tax spending on public transit. Progressive Railroading
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