May - 2017

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Gov. Abbott will decide on special session later this week

Gov. Greg Abbott said he will announce later this week whether to call a special session, resolving a standoff between the Texas Senate...

‘This Is Devastating to the Cities. It Is Even More Devastating to Rural Areas’

WASHINGTON — Local government leaders and congressional Democrats vowed this week to defend against President Trump’s proposals to wipe...

San Francisco to Delivery Robots: Get Off the Damn Sidewalk

A city lawmaker has proposed legislation banning autonomous delivery-bots. But the battle over who gets to use the sidewalk may just be...

How cities can help supply chains perfect the last mile

Urban freight is expected to increase 40% by 2050, going hand-in-hand with the slew of retail stores closing due to e-commerce growth....

Here’s How Much Trump Wants to Spend Annually on His Proposed Infrastructure Program

WASHINGTON — There are annual spending figures for President Trump’s promised $1 trillion infrastructure plan in the budget proposal the...

Stan the Robot will park your car at Paris-Charles De Gaulle airport

Parisian firm Stanley Robotics has created a robot called Stan that can drop and pick up your car for you at Paris-Charles de Gaulle...

Massive tanker's arrival in South Texas makes history

INGLESIDE — A massive crude carrier called the Anne docked at the Port of Corpus Christi on Friday without a drop of oil in its cargo...

New Legislation Seeks To Expand Scope Of Public-Private Partnerships

In the face of failing or outdated infrastructure, public-private partnerships offer a glimpse of hope. These agreements have become...

Dan Patrick's $20,000 tax savings claim proves incorrect, ridiculous

Texas Lt. Gov . Dan Patrick made such a dramatic claim about "must-pass" tax-rate legislation--$20,000 in savings for the average...

Surprise: Senate tacks 'bathroom bill,' property-tax reform onto House measure

AUSTIN — In a surprise move, the Texas Senate early Wednesday tacked its controversial version of the 'bathroom bill" and property-tax...