Stateline News RoundupStateline News Roundup about 85899478827http://www.ctmirror.com/story/immigration-unites-then-divides-houseImmigration unites, then divides House2013-05-24T05:50:14-04:0085899478957http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bal-former-balto-co-exec-smith-in-talks-for-transportation-job-20130522,0,4207184.storyFormer Balto. Co. exec Smith in talks for transportation job2013-05-24T07:13:16-04:0085899479009http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/6354572-95/senate-kills-houses-12-cent-gas-tax-increaseSenate kills House’s 12-cent gas tax increase2013-05-24T07:44:04-04:0085899478942http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/05/11_billion_in_sandy_aid_announ.html#incart_river$1.1 billion in Sandy aid announced for transit systems2013-05-24T06:54:37-04:0085899479022http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/9df27429af784dc182565fc8d8cf515b/NM--Traffic-SafetyNew Mexico launching summer campaign to enforce seat belt use, catch drunken drivers2013-05-24T07:49:23-04:0085899478852http://www.thestate.com/2013/05/23/2784444/sc-senate-passes-500-million-road.htmlSC Senate passes $500 million road-repair deal2013-05-24T06:10:14-04:0085899479048http://www.wvgazette.com/News/201305230176Governor signs stricter seat-belt law2013-05-24T08:03:10-04:0085899479047http://www.wvgazette.com/News/201305220258Panel -- Up to $1.28 billion needed for roads2013-05-24T08:02:39-04:0085899478873http://www.postcrescent.com/viewart/20130523/APC010401/305230425/Budget-gap-delays-roadwork-committee-cuts-projects-help-trim-deficitBudget gap delays roadwork2013-05-24T06:25:44-04:0085899478633http://www.alaskapublic.org/2013/05/22/parnell-blocks-fund-transfer-from-hoonah-dock-to-sitka-pool/Parnell blocks fund transfer from Hoonah dock to Sitka pool2013-05-23T07:40:24-04:0085899478496http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Supplier-urged-use-of-banned-Bay-Bridge-rods-4536752.php?cmpid=twitterSupplier urged use of banned Bay Bridge rods2013-05-23T06:49:18-04:0085899478439http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-higher-speed-limits-20130523,0,7768955.storyTruckload of concerns after lawmakers OK higher speed limit2013-05-23T04:27:35-04:0085899478419http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/clout/chi-illinois-70-mph-highway-speed-limit-bill-sent-to-governor-20130522,0,123901.storyIllinois 70 mph highway speed limit bill sent to governor2013-05-23T04:10:15-04:0085899478422http://www.indystar.com/article/20130522/NEWS05/305220056/Pence-says-he-committed-finishing-69-into-Indy-toll-freeIndiana Gov. Mike Pence says he is committed to finishing I-69 into Indianapolis, toll free2013-05-23T04:11:47-04:0085899478583http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4249473/civil-engineers-issue-weak-grades.htmlReport card shows states have a lot of infrastructure work to do2013-05-23T07:22:01-04:0085899478610http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/162209/engineers-give-missouris-infrastructure-a-c-/Engineers give Missouri's infrastructure a C-2013-05-23T07:29:50-04:0085899478444http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/400655/group/News/ND Gov. Dalrymple names new director of DOT2013-05-23T04:32:21-04:0085899478642http://www.thestate.com/2013/05/23/2783039/sc-roads-bill-running-short-on.htmlSC roads bill running short on time2013-05-23T07:43:32-04:0085899478598http://www.wvgazette.com/News/201305220258Panel -- Up to $1.28 billion needed for roads2013-05-23T07:26:20-04:0085899478044http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/may/21/aaa-sequestration-put-squeeze-holiday-travel/AAA: Sequestration to put the squeeze on holiday travel2013-05-22T05:51:43-04:0085899478057http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-council-chairman-seeks-shift-in-collecting-fuel-taxes/2013/05/21/1ca403dc-c263-11e2-8c3b-0b5e9247e8ca_story.htmlD.C. Council chairman seeks shift in collecting fuel taxes2013-05-22T05:55:27-04:0085899478200http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/05/22/flyover-from-route-proposed-part-wynn-casino-plan/h8yTBoIwyK33Xq8GiVmk4H/story.htmlEverett casino developer proposes traffic plan2013-05-22T07:07:39-04:0085899478278http://www.news-record.com/news/north_carolina_ap/article_d62627e7-917b-5964-90cf-b7b5a9a3d05f.htmlNC House bill keeps free lanes when tolls arrive2013-05-22T07:46:52-04:0085899478206http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20130522/NEWS/305220011/Haley-says-road-bill-not-priorityHaley says road bill not priority2013-05-22T07:10:12-04:0085899478199http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305210044/Haley-says-she-hasn-t-even-looked-funding-bill-road-bridge-repairsHaley says she hasn't 'even looked at' funding bill for road, bridge repairs2013-05-22T07:07:28-04:0085899478231http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/politics/texas_legislature/article/Fee-increase-could-yield-12-million-for-Bexar-4536533.phpFee increase could yield $12 million for Bexar County roads2013-05-22T07:17:48-04:0085899478214http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/agencies-to-target-aggressive-central-texas-driver/nXyX6/Agencies to target aggressive Central Texas drivers2013-05-22T07:13:07-04:0085899477757http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/05/jerry-brown-on-bay-bridge-opening-first-we-want-to-make-it-safe.htmlJerry Brown on Bay Bridge -- 'First we want to make it safe'2013-05-21T06:55:45-04:0085899477755http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Expert-Replace-defective-Bay-Bridge-rods-4532939.php?utm_source=feedlyExpert -- Replace at-risk Bay Bridge rods2013-05-21T06:55:06-04:0085899477754http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/20/5435205/pressure-builds-to-delay-bay-bridge.htmlLawmakers seek probe as doubts are raised on Bay Bridge opening2013-05-21T06:54:13-04:0085899477875http://www.ajc.com/news/news/transportation/ga-400i-285-interchange-may-get-funding/nXxg3/Ga. 400/I-285 interchange may get funding2013-05-21T07:36:32-04:0085899477900http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/20130521__Bill_to_kick_the_boot_awaits_governors_move.html?id=208269491Bill to kick the boot awaits governor's move2013-05-21T07:46:48-04:0085899477897http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/20130521__Law_bans_drivers_use_of_cellphone.html?id=208269601Law bans driver's use of cellphone2013-05-21T07:46:21-04:0085899477667http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130521/POLITICS02/305210329/1022/politics/Detroit-state-reps-unveil-no-fault-auto-insurance-reform-planDetroit state reps unveil no-fault auto insurance reform plan2013-05-21T06:04:09-04:0085899477837http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada-legislature/state-senators-approve-bill-driver-authorization-cardsState senators approve bill for driver authorization cards2013-05-21T07:23:07-04:0085899477831http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada-legislature/state-legislators-see-benefits-driver-authorization-cardsState legislators see benefits of driver authorization cards2013-05-21T07:21:39-04:0085899477684http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/05/21/gop-bill-aims-to-block-drivers-licenses.htmlGOP bill would block Ohio driver’s licenses for immigrants in Obama’s amnesty program2013-05-21T06:23:06-04:0085899477740http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/05/pa_senate_democrat_frowns_on_l.html#incart_riverPA Senate Democrat frowns on linking transportation with liquor privatization2013-05-21T06:50:03-04:0085899477718http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/05/21/2605197/party-lines-blur-at-transportation.htmlParty lines blur at transportation rally2013-05-21T06:35:36-04:0085899477930http://trib.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/wyoming-gov-mead-first-lady-announce-anti-dui-campaign/article_b4ca0bc2-f4be-52c1-9751-868ebb5f553e.htmlWyoming Gov. Mead, first lady announce anti-DUI campaign2013-05-21T08:04:07-04:0085899477477http://www.npr.org/2013/05/19/184882045/tesla-rides-high-but-faces-formidable-foe-car-dealersTesla rides high, but faces formidable foe: car dealers2013-05-20T07:36:07-04:0085899477383http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324031404578481223036526686.html?mod=politics_newsreelBlurry line on pot-DUI cases2013-05-20T06:58:39-04:0085899477246http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/politics/article_f21f7b2e-beab-11e2-8ba9-001a4bcf887a.htmlCourt rules in favor of Brewer policy that refuses driver's licenses to those in federal 'deferred action' program2013-05-20T05:50:00-04:0085899477394http://www.courant.com/community/fairfield/hc-fairfield-train-derailed-0518-20130517,0,1961254.storyCommuters face nightmare as Metro-North scrambles to get passengers around crash site2013-05-20T07:04:35-04:0085899477391http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Morning-commute-starts-slow-to-get-worse-4530454.phpMorning commute starts slow; to get worse2013-05-20T07:03:02-04:0085899477588http://www.ajc.com/news/business/bill-rises-for-shuttles-at-atlanta-airports-new-te/nXtmt/Bill rises for shuttles at Atlanta airport’s new terminal2013-05-20T08:17:37-04:0085899477561http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20130519_Abercrombie_set_to_sign_2_traffic_safety_bills.html?id=208100221Abercrombie set to sign 2 traffic safety bills2013-05-20T08:08:14-04:0085899477517http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/virginia-young/republican-split-in-mo-senate-kills-transportation-sales-tax/article_48c9f963-ec7a-54aa-94b3-e60c807908c7.htmlRepublican split in Mo. Senate kills transportation sales tax2013-05-20T07:49:21-04:0085899477493http://theadvocate.com/news/6002366-123/education-official-commutes-from-losEducation official commutes from Los Angeles2013-05-20T07:40:47-04:0085899477521http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/162113/gov-nixon-gop-clash-over-medicaid-drivers-licenses/Gov. Nixon, GOP clash over Medicaid, driver's licenses2013-05-20T07:50:36-04:0085899477428http://www.northjersey.com/news/state/New_Jersey_DOT_says_roads_will_be_open_as_safety_permits.htmlNew Jersey DOT says roads will be open as safety permits2013-05-20T07:19:55-04:0085899477550http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/19/4051013/legislator-opposes-i-77-tolls.htmlLegislator opposes I-77 tolls2013-05-20T08:00:40-04:0085899477308http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/05/state_lawmakers_want_to_change.html#incart_riverState lawmakers want to change dual license plate law for drivers2013-05-20T06:29:16-04:0085899477356http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/region/state-bridges-better-but-still-need-work-688363/State bridges better, but still need work2013-05-20T06:45:19-04:0085899477354http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/transportation/proposal-to-lower-dui-limit-is-facing-a-long-road-688365/Proposal to lower DUI limit is facing a long road2013-05-20T06:44:59-04:0085899477303http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2013/05/washington_passes_tougher_law.html#incart_riverWashington passes tougher law against drunken boating2013-05-20T06:27:38-04:0085899477010http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/05/16/how-to-measure-drunken-driving/lower-the-blood-alcohol-limit-to-follow-up-on-a-life-saving-trendToo drunk to drive2013-05-17T06:51:54-04:0085899476958http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/05/existing_alabama_blood_alcohol.htmlExisting Alabama laws, public awareness already effective tools to combat impaired driving, officials say2013-05-17T06:30:35-04:0085899477110http://adn.com/2013/05/17/2905639/alaska-video-details-rural-airports.htmlAlaska video details rural airports2013-05-17T07:39:03-04:0085899477109http://www.adn.com/2013/05/16/2904543/alaska-ferry-system-considers.htmlAlaska ferry system considers raising rates2013-05-17T07:38:47-04:0085899476905http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/politics/article_f21f7b2e-beab-11e2-8ba9-001a4bcf887a.htmlCourt rules in favor of Brewer policy that refuses driver's licenses to those in federal 'deferred action' program2013-05-17T05:51:46-04:0085899477019http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-bill-would-prohibit-ticketing-cars-at-broken-parking-meters-20130516,0,6663960.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20lanowblogBill would prohibit ticketing cars at broken parking meters2013-05-17T06:55:35-04:0085899477005http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/state&id=9105287Judge to hear lawsuit over high-speed rail bonds2013-05-17T06:48:34-04:0085899477116http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/20130517_Staff_shortage_varied_filings_tie_up_rail_cash_state_says.html?id=207841861Staff shortage, varied filings tie up rail cash, state says2013-05-17T07:43:01-04:0085899477162http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/louisiana_house_backs_bill_ban.htmlSocial media ban for drivers wins Louisiana House backing2013-05-17T08:11:06-04:0085899477081http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bal-gas-tax-hike-to-pay-for-roads-bridges-transit-20130516,0,6854878.storyRoads, bridges, transit projects announced with gas tax hike2013-05-17T07:26:04-04:0085899477071http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-marc-weekend-20130516,0,2631848.storyMARC to add weekend service to Washington2013-05-17T07:19:14-04:0085899477137http://journalstar.com/legislature/senator-hits-brakes-on-motorcycle-helmet-bill/article_7acc38d2-aa7b-5d96-8ea7-dea863a0c22b.htmlSenator hits brakes on motorcycle helmet bill2013-05-17T07:51:32-04:0085899477012http://www.northjersey.com/news/NJTRANSIT.htmlNJ Transit storm plan was sparse for Superstorm Sandy2013-05-17T06:53:09-04:0085899476995http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/05/state_leaders_praise_approval.html#incart_riverState leaders praise approval of Bayonne Bridge-raising project2013-05-17T06:42:22-04:0085899477142http://www.news-record.com/news/north_carolina_ap/article_65e9a79a-9b83-52d1-bc1f-6e213f5195eb.htmlFree lanes would remain in NC bill targeting I-952013-05-17T07:56:58-04:0085899476968http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/05/state_lawmakers_want_to_change.html#incart_riverState lawmakers want to change dual license plate law for drivers2013-05-17T06:32:58-04:0085899476977http://www.philly.com/philly/news/Lower_DUI_standards_could_be_decades_away_in_Pa_NJ.htmlCould lower DUI standards be decades away in Pa., N.J.?2013-05-17T06:35:29-04:0085899477041http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865580190/West-Davis-Corridor-project-unveiled-amid-criticism.htmlWest Davis Corridor project unveiled amid criticism2013-05-17T07:03:33-04:0085899476794http://www.thestate.com/2013/05/15/2773030/senate-considers-if-no-ones-behind.htmlSenate considers -- If no one’s behind the wheel, who’s driving?2013-05-16T07:52:58-04:0085899476597http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/blood-alcohol-gop-drunken-driving-91434.htmlLeave blood-alcohol rules up to states, GOP says2013-05-16T06:23:28-04:0085899476789http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/20130516__State_officials_slack_on_costs_contracts.html?id=207675871State officials slack on costs, contracts2013-05-16T07:48:01-04:0085899476798http://magicvalley.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/idaho-lawmakers-speak-at-magic-valley-republic-women-s-luncheon/article_68fac6ce-2852-5866-bdec-6bf808209304.htmlIdaho lawmakers speak at Magic Valley Republican Women's luncheon2013-05-16T07:55:14-04:0085899476579http://www.indystar.com/article/20130515/NEWS/305150087/Federal-agency-clears-INDOT-land-purchasesFederal agency clears INDOT on land purchases2013-05-16T06:05:18-04:0085899476559http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130516/NEWS/305160087/1011/NEWS10/Iowa-DOT-releases-2-6-billion-5-year-plan-highway-constructionIowa DOT releases $2.6 billion, 5-year plan for highway construction2013-05-16T05:53:52-04:0085899476720http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/private-companies-look-for-a-piece-of-a-purple-line/2013/05/15/21df5ec8-bd77-11e2-97d4-a479289a31f9_story.htmlPrivate companies consider boarding Purple Line light-rail project2013-05-16T07:17:21-04:0085899476595http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130516/OPINION01/305160319/1008/OPINION01/Lansing-takes-wrong-path-no-fault-auto-insurance-reformLansing takes wrong path on no-fault auto insurance reform2013-05-16T06:20:23-04:0085899476581http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130515/POLITICS02/305150350/1022/POLITICS/Gov-Snyder-wants-portion-higher-tax-revenue-go-road-repairsGov. Snyder wants portion of higher tax revenue to go to road repairs2013-05-16T06:12:49-04:0085899476732http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/15/4237931/missouri-lawmakers-pass-bill-halting.htmlMissouri lawmakers pass bill halting the scanning of personal documents2013-05-16T07:25:13-04:0085899476729http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/15/4238305/with-or-without-legislators-i.htmlI-70 upgrade in Missouri might take the scenic route to ballot2013-05-16T07:23:29-04:0085899476823http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130516/NEWS06/130519494Executive Council rejects Pan Am bid for state-owned railroad track2013-05-16T08:14:34-04:0085899476670http://www.nj.com/middlesex/index.ssf/2013/05/state_supreme_court_rules_fata.html#incart_riverN.J. Supreme Court rules fatal crash victim's failure to wear seat belt can't excuse driver's recklessness2013-05-16T06:55:45-04:0085899476802http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130516/PC16/130519417/1177/state-budget-plan-would-allow-ads-on-school-activity-busesState budget plan would allow ads on school activity buses2013-05-16T07:59:16-04:0085899476763http://www.chron.com/cars/article/New-camo-license-plates-should-stand-out-on-Texas-4518315.php?cmpid=houtexhcatNew camo license plates should stand out on Texas roads2013-05-16T07:39:04-04:0085899476760http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/energy/article/Railroad-reform-stalled-4520238.phpRailroad reform stalled2013-05-16T07:37:38-04:0085899476733http://www.timesdispatch.com/business/transportation/article_0baee1bc-efff-556b-ba2d-25037642ec77.htmlRegion to get nearly $1 billion for transportation projects2013-05-16T07:25:28-04:0085899476258http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/ntsb-to-states-lower-blood-alcohol-limit-91340.html#ixzz2TM5fsCVCProposal to lower DUI limit stirs furor from beverage industry2013-05-15T06:19:58-04:0085899476234http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/15/us/legal-limit-drunken-driving-safety-board.html?ref=usStates urged to cut limit on alcohol for drivers2013-05-15T06:09:38-04:0085899476341http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/15/5421140/senate-panel-questions-caltrans.htmlSenate panel questions Caltrans about Bay Bridge broken bolts, broken trust2013-05-15T06:53:23-04:0085899476335http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_23244163/bay-bridge-senate-committee-told-decision-use-susceptible?source=rss&utm_source=feedlyBay Bridge -- Senate committee is told decision to use susceptible steel for anchor rods was a group exercise2013-05-15T06:49:36-04:0085899476334http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Bay-Bridge-rod-woes-frustrate-lawmakers-4516312.php?utm_source=feedlyBay Bridge rod woes frustrate lawmakers2013-05-15T06:49:11-04:0085899476223http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-road-fund-audit-0515-20130515,0,4029741.storyState road fund spending only about 50 percent on roads, report says2013-05-15T05:56:54-04:0085899476228http://www.indystar.com/article/20130514/NEWS05/305140037/State-ends-talks-Indiana-Youth-Group-speciality-plateState ends negotiations with Indiana Youth Group, 2 others, for specialty license plates2013-05-15T06:01:50-04:0085899476466http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/anne-arundel/annapolis/bs-md-ar-dwyer-boat-plea-20130513,0,6753322.storyDwyer sentenced to 30 days in jail in drunken boating incident2013-05-15T07:47:23-04:0085899476256http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130515/POLITICS02/305150350/1022/POLITICS/Gov-Snyder-wants-portion-higher-tax-revenue-go-road-repairsGov. Snyder wants portion of higher tax revenue to go to road repairs2013-05-15T06:19:29-04:00