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Trump Administration Shifts Leadership of $7 Billion Penn Station Redevelopment to Amtrak and DOT
The Trump administration announced that Amtrak and the DOT will now lead the $7 billion Penn Station redevelopment, removing New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority from its leadership role in the project. The project will move forward as a public-private...
Port of Portland Scraps DEI Policy to Avoid $145M Federal Funding Cut
In a 6-1 vote, the Port of Portland's board of commissioners revoked its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy, following the Trump administration’s targeting of businesses with DEI policies. Citing concerns over potential cuts to $145 million in federal...
Trump Administration Demands Halt to New York’s Congestion Pricing, Warns of Potential Defunding
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a warning to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, stating that the state risks consequences if its congestion pricing program isn’t halted, with a deadline to comply by May 21. Approved by the previous administration, the...
Trump’s Tariffs Disrupt New Jersey’s Key Shipping and Warehousing Sectors
New Jersey's supply chain industry faces significant disruption as President Trump's tariffs, threaten to impact shipping, trucking, and warehousing operations in the state. The state's vital role in global trade is underscored by its status as a major hub for ports,...
South Carolina Receives $175 Million Grant for I-95 Bridge Overhaul
The Trump Administration has awarded a $175 million federal infrastructure grant to the South Carolina Department of Transportation for the replacement of aging I-95 bridges over Lake Marion, a crucial freight route. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy...
Alaska Airlines’ Parent Company Faces $166 Million Loss, Cites Trump Administration Impact
Alaska Airlines' parent company reported a higher-than-expected $166 million loss in Q1 2025, attributing the downturn to economic uncertainty, worsened by actions taken by the Trump administration that have taken a toll on the tourism sector. With an anticipated 6%...
Trump Administration Pulls $64 Million Funding for High-Speed Rail in Texas
The U.S. has canceled nearly $64 million in funding for a high-speed rail project in Texas that aimed to use Japan's bullet train technology, ending plans to link Houston and Dallas in under 90 minutes. Critics argue that the decision reflects President Trump's...
California Ports Face Slowdown Amid Tariff Disputes
California’s economy is bracing for impact as Trump’s tariffs disrupt trade, strain ports, and threaten millions of jobs. The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are already seeing export declines, with a 10% cargo volume drop forecasted. This trend could impact 1.5...
Wisconsin Pours $108 Million into Roads and Infrastructure Improvements
In a recent press release, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and the state’s Department of Transportation announced the distribution of over $108 million to counties and municipalities to support local road repairs and infrastructure upgrades across the state. Second...
Oregon Treasury Injects $1.5 Billion Into Affordable Housing and Infrastructure Projects via Bond Sales
Oregon State Treasury's latest bond sales are set to inject nearly $1.5 billion into transformative public projects across the state, including affordable housing initiatives and infrastructure upgrades. Out of the $925 million raised in the first bond sale, $301...
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