30 Nov November 25, 2020
Top News
- Spending deal clears obstacle in shutdown fight. The Hill
- After long, bitter delay, Biden transition kicks into gear. Washington Post
- Biden promises support, collaboration with US mayors. Smart Cities Dive
- County Leaders Urge Bipartisan Deal on Federal Covid Relief. RouteFifty
- What We’ve Learned About The Biden Administration From His Staffing Choices So Far. FiveThirtyEight
Energy & Natural Resources
- G.M. Drops Its Support for Trump Climate Rollbacks and Aligns With Biden. New York Times
- House Bill Would Create NOAA-Led National Database to Help Coastal Communities Confront Rising Seas. RouteFifty
- Carol Moseley Braun, the first Black female senator, eyes interior secretary post. Washington Post
- With John Kerry Pick, Biden Selects a ‘Climate Envoy’ With Stature. New York Times
Indian Affairs
- As South Dakota takes hands-off approach to coronavirus, Native Americans feel vulnerable. NBC
- Rep. Haaland: Cabinet Pick ‘Would Mean A Lot To Indian Country’. NPR
- GSA transition delay ‘poses serious risk’ to Native Americans, Udall says. The Hill
Labor
- Weekly jobless claims higher than expected as labor market takes hit from rising Covid cases. CNBC
- Gig Workers Could Be Paid Partially in Stock Under SEC Proposal. Wall Street Journal
- What’s behind the divisions over Biden’s secretary of Labor? The Hill
Taxation & Trade
- Trump’s tariffs could give Biden ‘leverage’ over China, former White House trade negotiator says. CNBC
- Yellen Would Assume Vast Policy Portfolio as Treasury Secretary. New York Times
- The WTO Leadership Race Stumbles Near Finish Line. Bloomberg
- Three Alternatives to the Usual Strategies for Collecting Fines and Fees. RouteFifty
Technology
- California regulator approves fare-based AV services. Smart Cities Dive
- Uber and Lyft just scored a huge federal transportation contract. The Verge
- Congress Is Eyeing Face Recognition, and Companies Want a Say. Wired
Transportation & Infrastructure
- Cycling activity increased 11% YOY in September. Smart Cities Dive
- US: Public transit, battered by pandemic, triumphs at ballot box. Mass Transit
- Biden infrastructure package in jeopardy as bi-partisan cooperation fails to launch. Fortune
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