Transportation

Legal Battle Erupts as Lawsuit Claims Oklahoma Transportation Agencies Ignore 25-Year-Old Law on Turnpike Tolls

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TULSA, Okla. — A lawsuit has been initiated against the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, with claims that the agencies are not adhering to a 25-year-old law concerning tolls on the Will Rogers Turnpike. The suit argues that the agencies should honor the legal requirement stipulating that this section of the highway from Catoosa to Claremore is to be toll-free. Kevin Easley Jr., the attorney representing the case, insists that the agencies must follow the law equally as everyone else is expected to do. Central to the lawsuit is House Bill … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds State Rights, Blocks Trump Administration’s Funding Threat to Transportation Projects

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A federal judge in Rhode Island has issued a ruling that blocks an order which would have stripped billions in federal funding earmarked for infrastructure projects in states not cooperating with the immigration policies of the Trump administration. The decision, handed down by U.S. District Judge John James McConnell Jr., comes as a significant victory for 20 Democratic-led states that challenged the directive from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and its Secretary, Sean Duffy. In a preliminary injunction issued late Thursday, McConnell determined that the plaintiff states are likely to prevail in their case. … Read more

Judge Strikes Down Controversial ‘Duffy Directive’ Linking Transportation Grants to Immigration Enforcement

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A federal judge in Pennsylvania has ruled against a directive that sought to link Department of Transportation grants to local governments’ compliance with immigration enforcement. This decision comes as a significant setback for the Trump administration, which had aimed to use federal funding as a tool to encourage cities and states to support immigration policies. The case centered around a directive known as the “Duffy Directive,” named after former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s chief of staff, who introduced the policy. The rule indicated that municipalities receiving federal transportation funds must demonstrate their cooperation with federal … Read more

Hartford Jury Finds Local Man Guilty of Drug Charges at Transportation Hub

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Hartford, CT — A man was convicted on multiple charges by a Hartford Superior Court jury, confirming the serious allegations against him involving drug possession at a local transportation hub. The verdict, which was handed down on Monday, centers on Jesse Chambers, a 37-year-old Hartford resident, who was arrested in August of the previous year. Chambers faced serious scrutiny following his arrest at the CTfastrak station, where he was found in possession of significant quantities of fentanyl and cocaine. These powerful and dangerous substances have been at the forefront of ongoing debates and legal actions … Read more