As fight over Keystone XL drags on, oil industry vastly expands its pipeline network
America is in a crude oil pipeline boom, with about 3.3 million barrels per day of capacity coming online since 2012.
Dayton pressures railroads to pony up for safety upgrades across Minnesota
Gov. Mark Dayton gave railroad companies and Republicans a public tongue-lashing Friday for their resistance to his tax plan to fund safety improvements across Minnesota's railroad network.
Rep. Welch hopeful but unsure if Congress will pass transportation funding bill by deadline
A dysfunctional Congress may not make a May 31 deadline for passing a new transportation funding bill, U.S. Rep. Peter Welch told state lawmakers Thursday, but a temporary measure could get Vermont through another road and bridge construction season.
Lumber Liquidators stands by laminate flooring, will pay for air safety testing for customers
Retailer Lumber Liquidators says it stands by its products and will pay for the safety testing of laminate floors for qualifying customers.
Supreme Court says Amtrak is like part of government when it helps set on-time standards
A unanimous Supreme Court says Amtrak is more like a part of the government than a private corporation when it helps federal agencies craft rules to keep trains running on schedule.
Aircraft makers call lithium battery shipments on passenger planes 'unacceptable risk'
Aircraft manufacturers are urging a ban on bulk lithium battery shipments on passenger planes, calling the threat of fires "an unacceptable risk." The International Coordination Council of Aerospace Industry Associations, which represents aircraft makers such as Boeing and Airbus, is also calling for stronger packaging and handling regulations for batteries shipped on cargo planes, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press.
Supreme Court gives Alabama chance to justify diesel tax on railroads
The Supreme Court says Alabama should have the chance to justify a fuel sales tax that it assesses on railroads but not on competitors in the trucking and barge industries.
Senator requests 3 federal agencies investigate Lumber Liquidators after '60 Minutes' report
A U.S. Senator is requesting that regulators investigate Lumber Liquidators following a report that said the company's laminate flooring made in China may not meet California's health and safety standards.
Senate fails to override Obama's veto of bill approving Keystone XL oil pipeline
The Republican-controlled Senate has failed to override President Barack Obama's veto of a bill approving the Keystone XL oil pipeline.
Connecticut's smaller harbors seek place in port authority that emphasizes deep water ports
The nearly two dozen small harbors in Connecticut that promote economic development in towns from Norwalk to Groton are fighting to be included in the state's new Port Authority that focuses on the three deep water ports in Bridgeport, New Haven and New London.
Wisniewski criticizes Christie talk of borrowing to replenish transportation fund
One of New Jersey's key transportation figures says more borrowing isn't the answer to the state's infrastructure funding problem.
Airlines slowly move to better track planes a year after Malaysia Airlines disappearance
At 656,000 pounds fully loaded and the length of six school buses, the Boeing 777-200ER is hard to miss.
Airlines ban rechargeable battery shipments as evidence of fire, explosion risks mount
Some of the world's largest airlines are banning bulk shipments of rechargeable batteries in the face of mounting evidence of their potential to cause catastrophic in-flight fires.
Lumber Liquidators defends products as safe after '60 Minutes' report raises health concerns
Lumber Liquidators is refuting a "60 Minutes" report that raised health concerns about some of its laminate flooring products and pushed its stock price to its lowest level in more than two years.
Indiana Building Contractors host Statehouse event as common wage repeal advances to Senate
A Republican-backed proposal to repeal the state law that sets wages for public construction projects requires further study instead of a quick vote, opponents of the measure said Monday.
Connecticut debates how to regulate ride-hailing services, Uber drivers descend on Capitol
Connecticut is the latest state to grapple with how to regulate Uber and other ride-hailing services being embraced by the public but angering the long-established taxi and livery industry.
Some Ga. lawmakers back ending tax break on jet fuel, setting up face-off with Delta Airlines
Georgia lawmakers may eliminate a tax break for all airlines buying jet fuel at the world's busiest airport.
Snow-crippled Massachusetts commuter rail system to return to full service by March 30
The head of the company that operates Massachusetts' snow-crippled commuter rail system says full service should be restored by the end of March.
Oklahoma legislative leaders look to impose more restrictions on blossoming wind industry
With wind energy production in full swing in Oklahoma, legislative leaders are looking to impose some new restrictions on the booming industry.
Congress sends Keystone bill to Obama, who plans to veto it over Republican objections
House Speaker John Boehner (BAY'-nur) says Congress is sending President Barack Obama legislation to build the Keystone XL pipeline on Tuesday.