EPA Urges Water Systems to Boost Cybersecurity
The EPA issued a crucial alert, urging water utility systems to enhance their cybersecurity measures immediately to protect the nation's drinking water.
Senate Passes $105 Billion Bill to Boost Air Travel Safety and Customer Service
The Senate passed a $105 billion bipartisan bill to improve air travel safety and customer service.
Biden Administration Proposes Reclassification of Cannabis, Potentially Easing Federal Restrictions
The Biden administration is gearing up to make a historic shift by planning to reclassify cannabis under federal law.
Supreme Court Decision Clarifies Status of Delivery Drivers as Transportation Workers
In a notable Supreme Court ruling, written by Chief Justice John Roberts, it was unanimously decided that truck drivers hauling products like bread are in the transportation sector, not bakery workers.
Solar Advocacy Groups Take Their Fight to California's Highest Court
Environmental organizations in California are gearing up for a significant legal battle as the state Supreme Court agrees to hear their case against recent adjustments to the solar compensation rules.
Debate Over Easing CDL Testing Regulations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed a rule to simplify the process for obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), aiming to address the driver shortage in the trucking industry.
EPA Sets First-Ever National PFAS Limit in Drinking Water
In a groundbreaking move, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new regulations limiting PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in drinking water.
California's Minimum Wage Increase Effects Popular Fast Food Pizza Chain
Recently, Mod Pizza closed five of its locations in California just before the state implemented a significant minimum wage hike for fast food workers.
Investigation Launched After New Boeing 737 Incident
The U.S. airline regulators are looking into an unusual incident where a part of a Boeing 737-800’s engine came loose during takeoff.
California's Minimum Wage Hike for Fast Food Workers Raises Concerns for School Cafeterias
California's recent $20-per-hour minimum wage increase for fast food workers is causing a stir, particularly for public school districts.
California Fast-Food Workers' Wage Hike to $20 an Hour
In California, a significant new law has just kicked in, raising the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 an hour.
Shifting Tides in Child Labor Laws Across the U.S.
There's a nationwide movement to revise child labor laws, with some states aiming to loosen them and others to tighten.
Mississippi Challenges BlackRock With Cease and Desist Over Alleged Misleading Climate Policies
Mississippi's Secretary of State, Michael Watson, has recently put the trillion-dollar asset manager BlackRock in the hot seat.
Biden’s Bold Electric Vehicle Push
President Biden has announced America's strictest vehicle exhaust emissions regulations yet, aiming to push the auto industry towards all-electric cars.
California Judge Upholds AB5 in Landmark Decision
In a significant ruling, a federal judge in California rejected a challenge against the state's independent contractor law, AB5, from the trucking industry.
DRIVE Safe Coalition Applauds Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation Funding Bill Passage
The DRIVE Safe Coalition leaders celebrate the passing of the fiscal year 2024 transportation funding bill, which includes a provision advocated by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) to revive the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program.
FAA Audit Unveils Manufacturing Quality Control Issues in Boeing's 737 MAX Production
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently conducted an audit into Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems, Boeing's supplier, regarding the production of the 737 MAX.
Congress Considers Reversal of Safety Regulation Affecting Young Truck Drivers
Congress appears ready to reverse a safety regulation that has hindered younger drivers from participating in a trucking program, as outlined in a bipartisan budget bill.
FAA Mandates Fixes for Boeing's 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner Flaws
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to require fixes for newly discovered design flaws in Boeing's 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner jets.
Biden Administration Proposes Rule to Address Air Travel Concerns for Wheelchair Users
The Biden Administration is taking steps to address long-standing complaints from travelers who use wheelchairs about airlines damaging or losing their mobility devices.