Ford Motor Company is reportedly planning on laying off 8,000 employees as part of its efforts to switch over and focus on electric vehicle production. The decision shows that despite…
Susan Ferrechio of the Washington Examiner highlights congressional Democrats’ latest idea for spending money the federal government doesn’t have. Now that President Biden has signed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 spending…
Chris Edwards of the Cato Institute considers the likely long-term benefits of reforming the federal government’s air traffic control system. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operates the nation’s air traffic…
Last week the House and Senate were in recess, and this week they are back to work. The Senate will resume their consideration of the USA Freedom Act (H.R. 2048).…
There is a short-term transportation fix in the works in Washington. The current surface transportation programs that are supported by the Highway Trust Fund are set to expire on May…
The House Transportation Committee on Tuesday took the first step toward making the Map Act history by giving it a favorable report. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Rayne Brown, R-Davidson,…
On March 17, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a hearing on reauthorizing the federal surface transportation law, which is currently set to expire on May 31, 2015. North…
The U.S. House returns from recess today and is expected to take up several bills under suspension of the rules, including a measure to require hospitals to notify Medicare patients…
• Most of the mainstream media judged last night’s debate between Sen. Kay Hagan and N.C. House Speaker Thom Tillis a draw. Historically, that usually means the Republican had the…
Dan Way reports for Carolina Journal Online that the N.C. House Transportation Committee has approved a bill to transfer ownership of Charlotte’s airport to a regional authority.
I’ve never ridden a motorcycle and if I do, I’ll wear a helmet. That said, people should be able to decide for themselves. Rep. John Torbett of Stanley enjoys the…
Amtrak is notorious for not being able to cover the costs of its service. Now we learn that it costs Amtrak $16 to make a hamburger for customers. That alone…