The Weekly Trek: March 11, 2016

The Weekly Trek

March 11, 2016

Top Political News

White House interviewing five potential U.S. Supreme Court nominees: source. Reuters
Winners and losers after Michigan’s big primary night. The Hill
GOP debate winners and losers. The Hill
Why Trump’s rivals can’t catch him. Politico
Five things you need to know from the Dem debate. The Hill
Ben Carson’s endorsement: He says there are ‘two different’ Trumps, one of them more ‘cerebral’. Washington Post
Mike Lee: It’s time to unify behind Ted Cruz. Roll Call

Transportation

Senate unveils FAA reauthorization plan. AOPA
House settles on 3.5-month FAA extension. Politico
Study: Public transit investment helps boost emerging tech-sector sales. Progressive Railroading
A playbook on the politics of better streets. CityLab
Canadian pacific CEO says he faces ‘selling job’ to woo CSX. Bloomberg
Why does America hate roundabouts? CityLab
Seattle mayor unveils comprehensive plan to electrify transportation in the city, improve air quality. GeekWire
Feds propose safety rules to prevent shock in electric vehicles. The Hill

Energy & Natural Resources

Obama and Canada’s Justin Trudeau promote ties and climate plan. New York Times
Budget request for Corps said to be at odds with rhetoric. BNA
House Dems press for full LWCF funding. E&E Publishing
Despite layoffs, Oregon’s solar market expected to grow in 2016. Portland Biz Journal
Biomass goes from golden age to the brink of demise. E&E Publishing

Labor

Taxation, Trade & Defense

Obama on the world. The Atlantic
Is your state’s tax system punching above or below its weight? Tax Policy Center
OECD leading indicators point to slowing global growth. Wall Street Journal
Wounded Warrior Project executives fired amid controversy. Washington Post

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