States Win Partial Victory as Judge Blocks Trump Freeze on EV Charger Funding
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to release billions in electric vehicle charger funding that had been frozen earlier this year, ruling the move violated constitutional authority. The ruling partially grants a preliminary injunction sought by 16...
Bills Introduced to Withhold Federal Payments in Response to Trump Funding Cuts
Democratic lawmakers in several blue states are introducing bills that would allow states to withhold payments to the federal government in response to President Trump’s funding freezes. The proposed measures, introduced in Maryland, Connecticut, New York, and...
DeSantis, Trump Want Florida to Take Over $4B Everglades Reservoir Project
Governor Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump voiced support for transferring control of the $4 billion Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) reservoir project from the federal government to the state of Florida. They argued that the state could complete the reservoir...
Trump Administration Seizes MBTA Train Parts Delivered from China
The Trump administration has detained subway car components made by Chinese state-owned CRRC Corp. for the MBTA, citing concerns under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. The seizure of the components threatens to delay or halt production the trains at CRRC’s...
Golden Gate Bridge District Mulls Dropping “DEI” References to Protect Federal Funding
The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District is considering rescinding its 2020 resolution, which includes anti-racism and DEI language, as a preemptive action to avoid potential federal funding penalties under the Trump administration’s crackdown on...
Trump OKs Expansion of Texas–Mexico Cross-Border Bridge
President Donald Trump has approved the expansion of the Eagle Pass bridge, a U.S.–Mexico border crossing aimed at easing congestion and boosting trade. The project will double the number of lanes on the Camino Real International Bridge, enhancing capacity between...
Trump Admin Supports Texas Bid For More Control Over Highway Projects, Less Oversight
The Trump administration is backing a proposal that would give the Texas Department of Transportation expanded authority over its own environmental reviews for highway projects, reducing public transparency and oversight. If approved, the agreement would eliminate...
Massachusetts Allocates $716 Million for Public Transportation and Infrastructure
Massachusetts has approved a $716 million funding which will be directed toward public transportation improvements across the state. Key allocations include $535 million for MBTA upgrades, $103 million for shovel-ready transportation improvements in cities and towns,...
Virginia Commits $7 Billion to Expand Rail and Metro Services
Virginia has launched a six-year, $7 billion transit plan aimed at expanding rail infrastructure, metro systems, and regional transit to ease congestion and improve mobility. Key allocations include over $1.7 billion for the Transforming Rail in Virginia program,...
Brent Spence Bridge Project Under Fire for Allegedly Skirting Federal Diversity Mandates
A Kentucky attorney, Jamir Davis, has filed a false claims lawsuit against the builders of the $3.6 billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project, alleging they bypassed federal requirements meant to support minority- and women-owned businesses. The suit claims the...