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U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin Secures $90.4 Million Federal Grant for Caltrain Broadway Grade Separation Project

U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin Secures $90.4 Million Federal Grant for Caltrain Broadway Grade Separation Project

U.S. Representative Kevin Mullin (CA-15) has successfully secured a $90.4 million federal grant for the Caltrain Broadway Grade Separation Project in Burlingame, California. This significant funding, awarded through the Federal Railroad Administration, is designated to improve safety, alleviate traffic congestion, and reduce emissions by separating the rail line from street traffic at the Broadway crossing. The project aims to construct an aerial crossing over a corridor that experiences over 30,000 vehicle crossings daily. This particular crossing has been identified by the California Public Utilities Commission as the most dangerous rail crossing in the state. The grant is part of the broader initiatives funded by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This recent allocation supplements an earlier $3 million in federal Community Project Funding that Rep. Mullin also secured for the project, underscoring a concerted effort to enhance local infrastructure and safety.
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U.S. Rep. John Joyce Demands Answers from Norfolk Southern and Federal Railroad Officials After Multiple Blair County Derailments

U.S. Rep. John Joyce Demands Answers from Norfolk Southern and Federal Railroad Officials After Multiple Blair County Derailments

U.S. Rep. John Joyce, a Republican representing Blair County, Pennsylvania, has formally requested information from Norfolk Southern and the Federal Railroad Administration following at least four train derailments in Blair County since February. The most recent incident occurred on October 23 in Altoona, where 11 railcars derailed, including three tank cars carrying liquefied petroleum gas. While no leaks, spills, or injuries were reported in this specific incident, the frequency of derailments has prompted concern. Representative Joyce has sent letters seeking details on completed investigations, emergency response procedures, and preventative measures being implemented. He also criticized Norfolk Southern's handling of the increased derailments, emphasizing the need for accountability and adherence to safety standards. The October 23 derailment also led to the disruption of Amtrak service between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, with alternate bus transportation arranged for affected passengers. This action f...
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Bay Area Voters Approve Regional Transit Measure, Securing $980 Million Annually for Public Transit

Bay Area Voters Approve Regional Transit Measure, Securing $980 Million Annually for Public Transit

Bay Area voters have shown strong support for public transit by approving the Regional Transit Measure (RTM), which is leading with 61.5% of the vote across five counties. This measure, authorized by state Senate Bill 63, establishes a 14-year retail transactions and use tax of 0.5% in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties, and 1% in San Francisco. The RTM is projected to generate approximately $980 million annually in new public investment. This funding is crucial for maintaining stable service for riders of BART, Muni, Caltrain, and AC Transit, and for implementing improvements to enhance the passenger experience, making transit faster, more affordable, and easier to navigate. Approximately two-thirds of the funds will directly support the operation of buses, trains, and ferries, while one-third will address local transportation priorities.
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Delaware Attorney General Jennings Secures Ruling Protecting $1.1 Million in Law Enforcement Funding

Delaware Attorney General Jennings Secures Ruling Protecting $1.1 Million in Law Enforcement Funding

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced a significant court victory that protects $1.1 million in congressionally authorized public safety grants for Delaware. The ruling, issued by District of Rhode Island Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr., blocks the federal government from imposing illegal immigration-enforcement conditions on these grants. Judge McConnell declared the Trump Administration’s actions unlawful and permanently enjoined any implementation or enforcement of those conditions. This lawsuit was co-led by Attorney General Jennings, along with Attorneys General from California, New Jersey, Illinois, and Rhode Island, and joined by numerous other states and the District of Columbia. The affected programs include the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Formula Grants (Byrne JAG Program), which is a primary federal source of criminal justice funding, and funds under Title II Part B of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, as well as the Byrne State Crisis Intervention...
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Democrats in Congress are on the precipice of a critical test ahead of 2028

Democrats in Congress are on the precipice of a critical test ahead of 2028

By winning back both chambers of Congress, Democrats gained a major platform to set themselves up to regain the White House. It'll be a huge test.
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Top House financial services Democrat seeks return to committee chair, letter says

Top House financial services Democrat seeks return to committee chair, letter says

By Douglas Gillison WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Maxine Waters, the top Democrat on the US House Financial Services Committee, asked fellow Democrats on Friday to return her to the committee chair, a day after Representative Sean Casten launched a challenge for the post.
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Democrats planning flood of AI bills when they take control of Congress

Democrats planning flood of AI bills when they take control of Congress

By Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Democrats are planning to unleash a flood of new legislation targeting artificial intelligence systems and data-center development when they take control of the US Congress in January, lawmakers, congressional aides and advocates said.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom Commutes Hundreds of Death Row Sentences

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Commutes Hundreds of Death Row Sentences

The move comes on the same day the United States plans to execute three people, the second time this has happened in 2026
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Federal Transportation Programs Face Funding Cuts as Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Advance Appropriation Ends

Federal Transportation Programs Face Funding Cuts as Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Advance Appropriation Ends

Numerous federal transportation programs are in jeopardy of permanent funding cuts following the expiration of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Advance Appropriation on October 1. Congress must take action by December 11 to prevent these reductions. Nationwide, approximately $36.8 billion in Fiscal Year 2027 transportation funding is at risk, comprising $10.8 billion in formula funding and $26 billion in non-formula funding. In New Jersey alone, $440.9 million in formula funding is at stake. The affected programs span various transportation sectors, including highways, rail, and multi-modal initiatives. Key programs facing potential cuts include the Bridge Formula Program, Bridge Investment Program, and National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program for highways. For rail, programs such as the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail (FSP), Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI), Amtrak National Network & Northeast Corridor Grants, and the Railroa...
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After taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump's 'tentacles of corruption'

After taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump's 'tentacles of corruption'

Corruption topped the list of concerns for voters who ousted Republicans and handed Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections
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Democratic socialist Raman elected Los Angeles mayor in upset over Bass

Democratic socialist Raman elected Los Angeles mayor in upset over Bass

By Daniel Trotta Nov 5 (Reuters) - Democratic socialist-backed candidate Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Karen Bass in a closely fought race for Los Angeles mayor.
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Stephen Miller replaces Susie Wiles as Trump's White House chief of staff after GOP's midterm defeat

Stephen Miller replaces Susie Wiles as Trump's White House chief of staff after GOP's midterm defeat

President Donald Trump's White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles, is stepping down and will be replaced by Stephen Miller, a key member of Trump’s inner circle