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In what appears to be a case of extreme political hardball, the Trump administration has frozen funding for two of the most important infrastructure projects in the country, both based in New York City: the construction of new tunnels to carry trains under the Hudson River, known as the Gateway project, and the extension of Manhattan’s Second Avenue Subway. The White House’s decision, announced during the government shutdown, seems designed to put pressure on Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leaders in the Senate and House respectively, who both happen to represent New York State. But the specific way in which Donald Trump has decided to block the projects—by imposing an onerous regulatory-review process—is a troubling omen of how he might broadly undermine development across the country. A figure who campaigned on promises to slash government bureaucracy and unleash prosperity has now become the nation’s NIMBY in chief. … ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago - California Loses $40 Million in Truck Safety Funds Over English Language Rules
Federal Crackdown on California Over English Rules California is set to lose more than $40 million in federal truck safety funding after failing to enforce English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers. The decision was announced by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who accused the state of ignoring federal safety standards designed to ensure that truck drivers can communicate effectively with law enforcement and read U.S. road signs. “I put states on notice this summer: enforce English language requirements or the checks stop coming,” Duffy said. “California is the only state that refuses to ensure big rig drivers can read our road signs and communicate with law enforcement.” The decision halts funding from the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP), which provides states with resources for truck inspections, enforcement, safety audits, and education programs. The $40 Million Cut The $40.69 million cut affects California’s 2024 and 2025 MCSAP… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago - World Food Forum 2025 concludes with renewed global commitment to transform agrifood systems through...
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In what appears to be a case of extreme political hardball, the Trump administration has frozen funding for two of the most important infrastructure projects in the country, both based in New York City: the construction of new tunnels to carry trains under the Hudson River, known as the Gateway project, and the extension of Manhattan’s Second Avenue Subway. The White House’s decision, announced during the government shutdown, seems designed to put pressure on Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leaders in the Senate and House respectively, who both happen to represent New York State. But the specific way in which Donald Trump has decided to block the projects—by imposing an onerous regulatory-review process—is a troubling omen of how he might broadly undermine development across the country. A figure who campaigned on promises to slash government bureaucracy and unleash prosperity has now become the nation’s NIMBY in chief. … ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
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Federal Crackdown on California Over English Rules California is set to lose more than $40 million in federal truck safety funding after failing to enforce English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers. The decision was announced by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who accused the state of ignoring federal safety standards designed to ensure that truck drivers can communicate effectively with law enforcement and read U.S. road signs. “I put states on notice this summer: enforce English language requirements or the checks stop coming,” Duffy said. “California is the only state that refuses to ensure big rig drivers can read our road signs and communicate with law enforcement.” The decision halts funding from the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP), which provides states with resources for truck inspections, enforcement, safety audits, and education programs. The $40 Million Cut The $40.69 million cut affects California’s 2024 and 2025 MCSAP… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
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