February 26, 2018

26 Feb February 26, 2018

Top Political News

• With Focus On Guns, Trump Warns Conservatives Not To Be ‘Complacent’ In 2018. National Public Radio
• GOP Lawmakers Sue to Block New Congressional Map in Pennsylvania. Wall Street Journal
• Bipartisan group of governors unveil new health reform proposal. The Hill
• Rick Gates, Trump Campaign Aide, to Plead Guilty in Mueller Inquiry and Cooperate. New York Times
• The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics. Politico

Energy & Natural Resources

• Energy, Interior secretaries: Trump has ‘world-changing’ approach to energy. The Hill
• Trump slams ‘totally disastrous’ Paris pact, touts coal. E&E
• Interior boss alters overhaul; governors’ group ‘gratified.’ Associated Press
• New Candidates Emerge for Trump’s Top Environmental Adviser. New York Times
• Cantwell, others float bills to boost grid, smart buildings. E&E

Indian Affairs

• Tribal Leaders: Infrastructure Bill Should Include Indian Country Priorities. National Public Radio
• Trump’s Pick to Lead Indian Health Service Withdraws Nomination. New York Times
• Yakama Nation Sues For Cleanup Cost At Portland Harbor Superfund. Oregon Public Broadcasting

Labor

• Ryan, Pelosi name members to new budget and pension committees. The Hill
• The Risk Pension Funds Can’t Escape. The Wall Street Journal
• A Supreme Court Showdown Could Shrink Unions’ Power. New York Times
• White House Reaches Out to Labor Unions on Trade Policy. Wall Street Journal

Taxation, Trade, & Defense

• Rail leaders speak out: Don’t pull the plug on NAFTA. Progressive Railroading
• White House Unveils ‘Largest Ever’ Set of Sanctions on North Korea. Wall Street Journal
• U.S. Military Backs ‘Targeted’ Tariffs on Steel And Aluminum. Bloomberg
• Oregon lawmakers move toward repealing tax break worth millions to Comcast, Frontier. Oregonian

Technology

• Waymo is readying a ride-hailing service that could directly compete with Uber. Quartz
• The Future of Connected Transit Is More Than Just Driverless Cars. StateTech Magazine
• Uber and Lyft crushed taxis—is the commercial parking industry next? Crain’s New York Business
• Before They Can Take Off, Flying Cars Must Defeat Bureaucracy. Wired

Transportation

• State treasurers call for restoring tax exemption to help fund infrastructure. The Hill
• Trump’s Gas-Tax Hike Goes Nowhere in Congress. Bloomberg
• House T&I Committee holds PTC hearing. RT&S
• White House praises experimental Oregon mileage tax. Oregonian