The Weekly Trek: July 1, 2016

The Weekly Trek

July 1, 2016

Top Political News

Gingrich, Christie are the leading candidates to be Trump’s running mate. Washington Post
Clinton’s 9 most likely VP picks. The Hill
Poll Finds Opening for Third-Party Candidates as Clinton, Trump Remain Unpopular. Wall Street Journal
Supreme Court strikes down Texas abortion clinic restrictions. Washington Post
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics. Politico

Transportation

A Primer on Financing Infrastructure: Obtaining the Tools to Get the Job Done. Governing
U.S. Auto Sales on Track for Best June in Over a Decade. Wall Street Journal
Autonomous vehicle guidelines will provide direction, not regulation. The Hill
Tesla Draws Scrutiny After Autopilot Feature Linked to a Death. Wall Street Journal
Americans Expected to Travel in Record Numbers This Independence Day Weekend. Wall Street Journal
Will Texas Law Trip up a $10 Billion High-Speed Rail Project? Slate
East Coast states want to tax drivers’ travel, not their gas. Washington Post
With Britain’s EU exit, open skies have become partly cloudy. Travel Weekly
The Portland region’s smart city efforts go 2-for-3 in June. Portland Business Journal

Energy & Natural Resources

Wildfires engulfing the west coast are fueled by climate change, experts warn. The Guardian
A cash-strapped Forest Service faces its most epic fire season ever. Wired
The EPA must respect the Supreme Court’s authority. The Hill

Labor

Teamsters Prepare For What Could Be a Major Union Leadership Battle. In These Times
Donald Trump Has Long Benefited From Trade Practices He Now Scorns. New York Times
Supreme Court denies review of minimum wage rule. The Hill

Taxation, Trade, & Defense

Posted in Weekly Trek