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Opposition fighters in northern Ethiopia's Tigray withdraw from regional capitalLeaders of a rebellious political group in northern Ethiopia say they have withdrawn from the regional capital, allowing federal troops and allies to enter. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front, or TPLF, had seized the Mekelle airport and city last month. They announced Saturday they pulled out to spare the city from destruction. The African Union has…

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →

Economy ethiopia tigray conflict

Is Congress on the right track with its proposed EV tax?A bipartisan bill in Congress could add a new tax for electric vehicles just as there is a renewed push to move away from gas-powered cars. The proposed EV fee would start at $130 annually and is considered an attempt to make sure all drivers pay their fair share. The federal government collects 18.4 cents per gallon on every U.S. gasoline purchase to…

Hartford Courant3d agoWhole story →

Economy ev tax proposal

Jury convicts pair tied to $13M fake transit charity that never left the drivewayThe United States Department of Justice announced two conviction in a $13 million federal program fraud scheme.

Baltimore News3d agoWhole story →

Justice transit charity fraud convictions

Federal transit tax benefit: what eliminating it means for NJ commutersA Regional Plan Association study found that eliminating a federal transit pre-tax benefit would increase traffic and hurt transit riders and drivers in the NY-NJ region.

NJ.com3d agoWhole story →

Economy transit tax benefit study

Long-overdue N.J. train station project just got a $500K boostA $500,000 federal grant will fund security upgrades at the future train station, part of a $112.5 million project to restore passenger rail service to the area by 2031.

NJ.com3d agoWhole story →

Economy train station funding announcement

Americans are using buy now, pay later more than ever. Here’s what to know if you’re among themNEW YORK — Americans spent more than $160 billion last year using buy now, pay later plans, according to research published by Federal Reserve economists. Experts say they’re increasingly seeing people use the plans for everyday expenses like groceries, bills, transportation and, sometimes rent. “It has been very hard out

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review4d agoWhole story →

Investigation concludes that Union Pacific broke law when it fired North Little Rock employeeThe Union Pacific Railroad Co. breached the Federal Railroad Safety Act when it fired a North Little Rock yardman who notified management of nearby lightning and federal safety standards, a U.S. Department of Labor whistleblower investigation discovered.

Arkansas Online4d agoWhole story →

MTA boss warns devastating proposed federal cuts to transit funding on the horizonThe MTA faces the grim prospect of $250 million in annual federal funding formula cuts under legislation currently being pushed in the Republican-controlled

AM New York4d agoWhole story →

Economy iija extension debate

Ohio gas price savings to start Sunday as DeWine signs 90-day tax holidayOhio will stop collecting taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel for 90 days starting Sunday, under legislation signed Thursday morning by Gov. Mike DeWine. Lawmakers approved the legislation Wednesday, to give consumers price relief.

cleveland.com5d agoWhole story →

Economy Mike DeWine ohio gas tax holiday

Lawmakers eye new EV taxes to fund Maryland bridges, roads, highwaysSome Maryland drivers could be charged based on how many miles they travel as lawmakers confront a growing problem: The gas tax that has long helped pay for the

Baltimore News5d agoWhole story →

Economy maryland transportation funding

Lawmakers OK bill to suspend state’s gas tax for 90 days: Capitol LetterOhio lawmakers pushed through legislation granting a 90-day gas-tax holiday in an attempt to provide consumers some price relief at the pump.

cleveland.com5d agoWhole story →

Economy HR 9340 ohio gas tax holiday

America's $40 billion private jet boom is taking off. Taxpayers help billionaires foot the billPrivate flyers get tax breaks and taxpayer-funded airport projects while contributing relatively little to air traffic infrastructure

Fortune5d agoWhole story →

Economy private jet tax breaks

Hochul warns Trump tariffs could add $1B to MTA fleet costsGov. Kathy Hochul is calling for exemptions from Trump tariffs on MTA transit rolling stock including subway cars and buses.

AM New York5d agoWhole story →

Economy Kathy Hochul mta tariff exemption request

Relief at the pump: Ohio lawmakers vote to suspend state’s gas tax for 90 daysOhio lawmakers gave bi-partisan support to a plan to pause the state's tax on gasoline and diesel fuel for 90 days to give consumers relief from rising prices at the pump. The average driver in Ohio would save an estimated $55.

cleveland.com5d agoWhole story →

Economy ohio gas tax suspension

Ohio lawmakers poised to pass 90-day gas-tax holiday as early voting nearsOhio lawmakers are poised Wednesday to suspend the state’s gas tax for 90 days, a move meant to give motorists a break from soaring fuel prices that comes just days before early voting begins for the Nov. 3 election.

cleveland.com6d agoWhole story →

Government S 475 ohio gas tax holiday vote

Zero taxpayer dollars, 470-day delays: An easy GOP victory waits in the SenateRailroad workers paid into their retirement system, but claims take 470 days. The Senate must approve the Railroad Retirement Board Stability Act to fix it.

Washington Examiner6d agoWhole story →

Economy railroad retirement board reform

New York’s $10 billion legalized fraud machine is coming for your tax dollarsNew York's scaffold law inflates federally funded construction costs and invites fraud. Congress must preempt it to save billions.

Washington Examiner6d agoWhole story →

Economy new york scaffold law reform

California Republicans dubbed it the high-speed rail "anti-transparency bill." A new watchdog report reveals why it isn't.A watchdog report on wasteful consultant travel became a real-world test of the so-called high-speed rail "anti-transparency" law.

CBS News6d agoWhole story →

Economy california high speed rail audit

Indian Prairie D204 school board OKs $476 million budgetDistrict officials say the deficit is due to factors like reduced federal funding and rising costs for transportation and benefits.

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Economy school budget approval

Ohio Lawmakers rework funding for Ramaswamy’s gas-tax holiday: Capitol LetterOhio lawmakers introduced legislation Monday to suspend the state’s gas tax for 90 days, using $726 million from the state’s anticipated general revenue surplus to cover what would otherwise be a massive financial hit to state and local transportation projects.

cleveland.com7d agoWhole story →

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