60 Seconds: Law Removes Barriers for Veterans at New CDL School Branches
President Joe Biden on Oct. 1 signed into law a bill aimed at ensuring veterans’ benefits are approved without delay at new commercial driving schools.
October 10, 2024Agriculture Industry Talks With Trump Team on Immigration
The U.S. agriculture industry has started talks with Donald Trump’s transition team in a bid to advocate for the food business as the president-elect pledges tariffs and mass deportations.
December 13, 2024Energy Department Pushes Out Technology Loan Funds
President Joe Biden’s $400 billion green bank has just weeks to close billions of dollars in deals to finance green technology before handing the keys to the Trump administration.
December 13, 2024Trump Supports Dockworkers Union on Automated Systems
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump voiced his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports.
December 13, 2024Congress Readies Final Business of 2024
With less than two weeks before adjourning for the year, a must-pass measure is gaining momentum as Senate Democrats continue to seek support for a disaster relief package.
December 12, 2024House OKs Water Infrastructure Bill, Teeing Up Senate Vote
In the closing days of Congress’ post-election lame-duck session, members of the House of Representatives easily approved the final version of the Water Resources Development Act.
December 12, 2024Trump’s Push to Eliminate EV Tax Credits Hits Red States
President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to repeal subsidies for electric vehicles risks pushing Republican congressional allies into conflict with their home-district economic interests.
December 12, 2024Wholesale Inflation Accelerated in November
WASHINGTON — Wholesale costs picked up sharply last month, signaling that price pressures are still evident in the economy even though inflation has tumbled from the peak of two years ago.
December 12, 2024Experts Call Trump’s Energy Tariff Plan ‘Hugely Destructive’
Charging 25% levies on oil and gas from Canada and Mexico would spike gasoline prices in the Midwest and raise electricity costs along both U.S. coasts.
December 12, 2024New Jersey Considers Fees on Gas, Oil Producers
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Legislature is considering charging gas and oil producers fees, and creating a Climate Superfund to clean up toxic waste.
December 12, 2024