Democratic districts win greater share of transportation grants despite GOP's House majority
The Obama administration in September awarded the biggest share of almost $600 million in economic stimulus-based transportation grants to projects in districts with a Democratic congressman.
Housing market in Ohio is on the rebound after recession, but foreclosures remain an issue
The housing market in Ohio is on the rebound after a steep drop in prices during the recession that took hold in 2008.
If Republicans win Senate, chairmen leading the committees would change significantly
If Republicans win the Senate, the Pentagon should brace for constant grilling from Sen. John McCain, who has found fault with nearly every aspect of President Barack Obama's national security policies.
Judge says he plans to rule against Ameren in legal fight over northern Missouri power lines
A judge said Monday that he will rule against a subsidiary of Ameren Corp. in a legal fight over whether it needs state regulators' permission to build a high-voltage power line across northern Missouri.
Trempealeau County regulators say wrong company cited for sand mining violations
Regulators in western Wisconsin say they took action against the wrong company after discovering permit violations at a fracking sand mine.
CSX 3Q profit rises12 percent as railroad shipping volume increases, economy grows
CSX Corp. (CSX) on Tuesday said its third-quarter profit grew 12 percent to $509 million as it hauled more freight amid an improving economy.
New $3.7B gas pipeline proposed to carry fuel across Alabama, Georgia, into Florida market
A proposal to build a $3.7 billion pipeline carrying natural gas from Alabama into Florida is raising protests from Georgia landowners.
State fire marshal voices concerns to federal regulators about e-cigarettes on planes
Federal regulators should consider further regulations on electronic cigarettes on airplanes, the state's top fire official said after his office recently concluded one of the devices caused a small fire on a plane at Logan Airport.
Oshkosh to cut about 370 jobs in defense unit in December, cites lower government spending
Oshkosh Corp. said Thursday that it plans to lay off about 370 workers from its unit that makes military vehicles.
Ohio autoworkers: Possible departure of Jeep with roots back to WWII 'a blow to our pride'
Autoworkers in Ohio are on edge with word Chrysler is considering moving production of its beloved Jeep Wrangler out of Toledo.
Obama highlighting manufacturing gains in the US as part of economic focus
President Barack Obama is putting a manufacturing focus on his revived economic message, calling attention to industrial gains that have helped restore some higher-wage jobs during the recovery from the Great Recession.
Workers stunned by announcement that Verso paper mill in Bucksport, Maine will close Dec. 1
Stunned workers at a shuttering paper mill in Bucksport said Thursday they're going to be scrambling for work and residents said they fear a huge tax increase when the long-standing Verso mill closes.
Amazon closing Kansas distribution plant next year; not clear how many employees affected
Amazon.com plans to close a distribution center in southeast Kansas in February, but it isn't clear how many employees the move will affect.
Oil, rail industries want 7 years to retrofit cars that transport highly volatile crude oil
A top oil industry official says the oil and railroad industries are urging federal regulators to allow them as long as seven years to retrofit existing tank cars that transport highly volatile crude oil.
Largest pipeline yet in North Dakota delayed a year, Enbridge cites Minnesota permit issues
A Canadian company that wants to build the largest oil pipeline yet from western North Dakota's booming oil patch is delaying the project for at least a year due to permitting problems in Minnesota.
Veris Gold pays $182,000 penalty for chemical releases at Jerritt Canyon gold mine in Nevada
The Canadian-based owner of a gold mine in northern Nevada has agreed to pay a $182,000 civil penalty for failing to correctly report to federal environmental regulators the release of millions of pounds of toxic chemicals — including arsenic and cyanide — into the air and ground.
California draws farmers' ire in attempt to restrict common pesticide used on grapes, almonds
California regulators say they're taking steps to restrict the use of an insecticide widely sprayed on the state's biggest crops, including grapes and almonds.
Maine town faces tax increase after paper mill's valuation drops more than $100M
A Maine paper mill's value is dropping by more than $100 million, jacking up local residents' tax rates.
Appeals court: Indiana regulators failed in review of Edwardsport fee transfer sought by Duke
The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Monday that state utility regulators wrongly approved $61 million in ratepayer fees for the Edwardsport coal gasification plant.
French lavender farmers furious over EU regulation they see as poisonous for their product
The sweet smell of lavender is tinged with bitterness this year in the south of France, as farmers who harvest the flower protest European regulations linking the plant to chemical toxins.