The Weekly Trek: March 25, 2016

The Weekly Trek

March 25, 2016

Top Political News

Skies darken for GOP budget. The Hill
Ryan: No spending bills without broader budget plan. AP
By 2-to-1 margin, Americans want Senate to consider Supreme Court nominee. Politico
Democrats have momentum but lack money in battle for Senate. Politico
Paul Ryan sounds alarm about disheartening state of politics. Politico
Clinton, Trump win delegate-rich Arizona, but falter in Utah and Idaho. Washington Post
Clinton-Trump would be oldest WH match-up in history. The Hill

Transportation

New grant program to help fund transportation improvement technologies. Progressive Railroading
U.S. Travel Association keeps an eye on presidential race. Travel Weekly
Google and the feds team up to build the city of the future. Wired
Trucking co. set to expand into Oregon after raising $16M from the likes of Jeff Bezos, other tech giants. Puget Sound Business Journal

Energy & Natural Resources

The regulation that took more than four decades to finalize. Politico
Obama Administration Issues Rule to Limit Exposure to Silica Dust. Wall Street Journal
With climate rule on hold, should states worry about deadlines? E&E News
Battle over Columbia Gorge Nestlé water plant heats up as election nears. Oregonian
Wyden, Merkley seek $68M for air quality boosts. Portland Business Journal
Amid a graying fleet of nuclear plants, a hunt for solutions. New York Times
9 figures to help you understand the state of renewable energy. Grist

Labor

It’s Time for the Labor Movement to Pursue a New Judicial Activist Agenda. In These Times
Study finds little difference in pension guarantee between PBGC and annuities. Pensions & Investments
Car dealer denied high court review of NLRB ruling. BNA

Taxation, Trade & Defense

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