July 2, 2020

06 Jul July 2, 2020

Top News

• Congress Eyes More Spending as Virus Surges and Economy Struggles. New York Times
• Intelligence chiefs brief congressional leaders on Russia bounties. PBS NewsHour
• Poll: Biden maintains double-digit lead over Trump. Politico
• Tracking The Pandemic: Are Coronavirus Cases Rising Or Falling In Your State? NPR

Energy & Natural Resources

• Democrats unveil sweeping plan to tackle climate change. Politico
• Want jobs and clean energy? This overlooked technology could deliver both. Los Angeles Times
• Samsung Heavy, Bloom Energy Partner to Develop Zero-Emissions Cargo Vessels. Bloomberg
• US to join summit on global green recovery from Covid-19 crisis. The Guardian

Indian Affairs

• Exclusive: Senate Democrats press AG Barr for answers about poll closures on Native American reservations. Vox
• Native Americans protesting Trump trip to Mount Rushmore. Associated Press
• As opioids flooded tribal lands across the U.S., overdose deaths skyrocketed. Washington Post

Labor

• U.S. job growth roars back, but COVID-19 resurgence spells trouble ahead. Reuters
• The Fight Continues Over Paying Enhanced Jobless Benefits Beyond July. Route Fifty
• Is Remote Work Here To Stay? NPR
• Workers are getting laid off for a second time, as the virus’s surge puts reopenings on hold. Washington Post

Taxation & Trade

• Congress Extends Small-Business Loan Program for 5 Weeks. New York Times
• The Biggest Problem With Opportunity Zones. Bloomberg CityLab
• U.S. Trade Deficit Widened in May as Both Exports, Imports Fell. Wall Street Journal
• As New NAFTA Takes Effect, Much Remains Undone New York Times

Technology

• How Los Angeles took control of its mobility data. Cities Today
• It’s Not Too Late to Turn the Electric Scooter Industry Around. Bloomberg CityLab
• Connecticut DOT to run first automated transit bus in US. SmartCitiesDive
• Amazon Shakes Up the Race for Self-Driving—and Ride-Hailing. Wired

Transportation & Infrastructure

• House approves $1.5T plan to fix crumbling infrastructure. Associated Press
• ASCE Report: COVID-19 Compounds Infrastructure Woes. Transport Topics
• Cities Open Streets and Redefine Their Purpose and Focus. Governing
• To rebuild life after COVID, start with infrastructure. SmartCitiesDive
• Pandemic Travel Patterns Hint at Our Urban Future. Bloomberg CityLab

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