California’s high-speed rail authority wasted money on first-class flights, trips to nightclub, report findsThe train has come under immense scrutiny in recent years from the federal government.Hartford Courant21d agoWhole story →Build
Gas tax holiday bill on ice despite House rule fracasA group of rebels held up floor action on other matters to press their demands.Hartford Courant21d agoWhole story →EconomyBuildgas tax holiday bill
Push to restrict ‘jawboning’ advanced by Senate Commerce panelWASHINGTON — The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday approved, 18-10, legislation by Chairman Ted Cruz that would limit government coercion of broadcasters and online platforms, despite concerns about its impact on conversations with artificial intelligence platforms. Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev.,…Hartford Courant22d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentTed CruzBrian SchatzJacky Rosensenate commerce committee vote