Michigan governor proposes new way to divvy up money for roadwork
LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposal to significantly increase fuel taxes to fix the roads is paired with another politically difficult plan — overhauling
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U.S. employers add only 20,000 jobs in February, trucking up 900
WASHINGTON — Hiring tumbled in February, with U.S. employers adding just 20,000 jobs, the smallest monthly gain in nearly a year and a half. The
Ohio House GOP plan trims governor’s proposed gas-tax increase
CINCINNATI — Ohio House Republicans have proposed cutting Republican Gov. Mike DeWine’s 18-cents-per-gallon recommended gas-tax increase to maintain roads and bridges to 10.7 cents. Republicans
Florida could outlaw all forms of distracted driving
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida could outlaw drivers from putting on makeup, holding a cellphone, reading or performing other distracting activities under a bill unanimously approved
Missouri House budget plan includes $100M for road, bridge repairs
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The chairman of the Missouri House Budget Committee pitched a plan Wednesday to put another $100 million toward road and bridge
Hundreds turn out to speak out on highway tolls proposal
HARTFORD, Conn. — Hundreds of people turned out Wednesday for a legislative hearing Wednesday on whether Connecticut should institute electronic highway tolls, highlighting the strong
CRST Expedited/International to pay $47,500 for refusing to hire Navy vet with service dog
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — An Iowa-based transportation company has settled a disability discrimination lawsuit filed over what federal authorities was the company’s refusal to accommodate
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey set to announce infrastructure plan Wednesday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is expected to announce a gas tax proposal this week as infrastructure improvement takes center stage in this
White House ends California talks on mileage standards
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration broke off vehicle mileage standards talks with California on Thursday, moving the two closer to a possible court battle that
Ohio governor’s administration proposes gas tax increase
CINCINNATI — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s administration on Thursday recommended increasing the state gas tax by 18 cents a gallon beginning July 1 and annually
4 ex-Pilot Flying J workers get probation in fraud plot
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Four former account representatives from nation’s largest fuel retailer will serve probation for their roles in a plot to cheat trucking companies.
Trump declares national emergency to build border wall
WASHINGTON — Battling with one branch of government and opening a new confrontation with another, President Donald Trump said Friday he was declaring a national
Michigan GOP leaders don’t rule out new road taxes, but want details
LANSING, Mich. — Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday did not rule out the need for tax or other revenue increases to improve Michigan’s deteriorating roads
Truck drivers, other motorists slip and slide as Upper Midwest caught in more snow, frigid temps
MILWAUKEE  — Unrelenting winter weather again made travel difficult in the Upper Midwest Tuesday, causing highway spinouts, hundreds of school closings and some grounded flights.
Buzz on highways? Florida may see new honeybees license tags
By MERYL KORNFIELD Fresh Take Florida News Service TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Tired of the typical Florida orange stamped on the back of your car? The
Arkansas governor unveils $300 million highway funding plan; includes gas tax hike
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas’ governor on Monday unveiled a $300 million highway funding plan that calls for increasing taxes and tapping into expected casino
Vermont bill proposes to raise fines for driving while texting
MONTPELIER, Vt.  — Vermont lawmakers have introduced a bill that would increase fines for texting while driving and other distracted driving offenses. The Times Argus
Road crew staffing spotlighted in Kansas budget debate
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas has trouble keeping road equipment operators from leaving for other, better-paying jobs — so much so that supervisors worry about being
Snowstorm buries Pacific Northwest, with more on the way
SEATTLE — Residents of the Pacific Northwest took to neighborhood hills with skis, sleds or even just laundry baskets Saturday to celebrate an unusual dump
Iowa panel OKs Senate bill to ban cellphone use while driving
DES MOINES, Iowa — A bill to ban the use of cellphones while driving has advanced out of an Iowa Senate subcommittee. The bill would