West-coast Ports Deal ‘Extremely Close’ Thursday, 05 February 2015 Union urges employers not to shut down terminal operations and to settle ‘a few remaining issues’ at the negotiating table. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) yesterday said it “extremely close” to an agreement with port employers that could end the long dispute between dockworkers […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia Institute for Federal Policy Research California Capitol Hill Bulletin Volume 22, Bulletin 5 – February 5, 2015 Click here to view online CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE: Education: Senate Committee Examines Opportunities for Innovation within No Child Left Behind Resources: House Subcommittee Hearing and Markup on Drinking Water Protections Immigration: House Committee Discusses Immigration […]
Continue ReadingREGIONAL San Jose Mercury News: Gas prices on rise in California and across nation San Jose Mercury News: Roadshow: Drivers ridicule $79 million fix for I-80 Gizmodo: An Up-Close Look at the Monumental Task of Building a Bridge Citylab: Incredible Photos from the Construction Site of the New Bay Bridge CBS: Bay Area Relying Less On Public Transit, New Figures […]
Continue ReadingToday’s Washington Brief: The DOT sent the White House a final draft of rules for tank cars carrying crude oil for review. The agency declined to say if the rules had been changed since they were proposed in July. More from the Wall Street Journal. The League of Conservation Voters released a special edition of its […]
Continue ReadingSacramento Bee: NorCal storm delayed, but still on target Los Angeles Times: Patch of California emerges from drought, experts say Los Angeles Times: Atmospheric river of rain ready to drench Northern California Sacramento Bee: Scientists ride the Pineapple Express San Francisco Chronicle: Set water priorities to prepare for drought NBC News: Not Enough: Heavy Storm Won’t Alleviate California’s Drought San Francisco […]
Continue ReadingReminder! Excellent Event this Saturday, February 7th! The Bridge Builders A Solo Exhibition of Photographs by Joseph A. Blum Join the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the Army Corps of Engineers, The Bay Institute, and Aquarium of the Bay for a reception with Joseph A. Blum, the photographer of exhibit The Bridge Builders. The Exhibit […]
Continue ReadingLOGIN CREATE AN ACCOUNT February 2015 California Exports Hit New Mark Overcoming a strengthening dollar, congestion at West Coast seaports, and falling demand from economically stressed trading partners, California exporters set an all time high in 2014… Read Full Analysis Now SHARE: Meet Our Experts Christopher Thornberg Christopher Thornberg is widely […]
Continue ReadingSacramento Bee: West Coast port employers: Shutdown could be 5 days away “West Coast seaports could shut down in as soon as five days — hobbling U.S. trade with Asia — if dockworkers and their employers cannot reach a new contract, the head of a maritime association warned Wednesday in remarks intended to pressure an […]
Continue ReadingPRESS RELEASE Shuster, Inhofe Call for Withdrawal of WOTUS Rule For Immediate Release: February 04, 2015 Contact: (Shuster) Jim Billimoria, Justin Harclerode (202) 225-9446 (Inhofe) Kristina Baum (202) 224-6176, Donelle Harder (202) 224-1282 Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA), Chairman of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following joint statement with U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK), […]
Continue ReadingLOCAL San Francisco Chronicle: Bay Area commutes are lousy, but at least they’re reliable San Francisco Chronicle: California drivers could face new $52-a-year fee Contra Costa Times: Roadshow: I-80 project first of its kind in Bay Area Contra Costa Times: Albany housing element wins quick approval Fairfield Daily Republic: Frazier outlines state’s transportation future Sacramento Bee: Road user fee drives California […]
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