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Oregon DMV waited weeks to tell elections officials about voter registration error
Read full article: Oregon DMV waited weeks to tell elections officials about voter registration errorOregon transportation authorities waited weeks to tell elections officials about an error that registered over 1,200 people to vote despite them not providing proof of U.S. citizenship.
The White House wants $4 billion to rebuild Key Bridge in Baltimore and respond to other disasters
Read full article: The White House wants $4 billion to rebuild Key Bridge in Baltimore and respond to other disastersThe White House is seeking roughly $4 billion in additional emergency funding from Congress for costs related to the collapse and repair of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore and to respond to other disasters that have occurred around the U.S. in recent months.
FDOT invites Ormond Beach residents to talk about US-1, I-95 interchange improvements
Read full article: FDOT invites Ormond Beach residents to talk about US-1, I-95 interchange improvementsOrmond Beach residents are getting the chance to hear from the Department of Transportation Wednesday night about its plans to improve the I-95 and US-1 interchange.
🛫Major airports with longest departure delays. See which Florida airports make list
Read full article: 🛫Major airports with longest departure delays. See which Florida airports make listAbout 1 in 5 passengers who flew in the U.S. this year have had to deal with the misfortune of their flight leaving late.
I-4 Express in ChampionsGate, more to come from infrastructure initiative
Read full article: I-4 Express in ChampionsGate, more to come from infrastructure initiativeFDOT announced updates to “Moving Florida Forward,” what Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed in January and later saw approved by the state Legislature as a way to ease traffic congestion in Central Florida by injecting $4 billion from the General Revenue Surplus into local infrastructure projects.
Disney monorail to face state inspections under Florida Senate bill
Read full article: Disney monorail to face state inspections under Florida Senate billDisney’s iconic monorail system would face periodic state inspections, as Republican lawmakers continue to back Gov. Ron DeSantis in his clash with the entertainment giant.
Ferry runs aground near Seattle; no injuries reported
Read full article: Ferry runs aground near Seattle; no injuries reportedAuthorities in Washington state say a passenger ferry carrying hundreds of people has run aground near Bainbridge Island west of Seattle, but there are no reports of injuries or contamination.
Companies pledge millions in fed effort to stem road deaths
Read full article: Companies pledge millions in fed effort to stem road deathsNearly 50 businesses and nonprofits including rideshare companies Uber and Lyft and industrial giant 3M are pledging millions of dollars in initiatives to stem a crisis in road fatalities under a new federal effort.
USDOT to investigate Southwest Airlines after nationwide cancellations
Read full article: USDOT to investigate Southwest Airlines after nationwide cancellationsThe U.S. Department of Transportation announced that it would examine Southwest Airlines after the company canceled more than 60% of its flights nationwide.
Port Canaveral sees record number of passengers heading into Christmas weekend
Read full article: Port Canaveral sees record number of passengers heading into Christmas weekendWorkers are preparing for a couple of busy weekends at Port Canaveral, which is expected to see two record-breaking cruise passenger days before the end of the year.
Buttigieg tells states to consider safety for road projects
Read full article: Buttigieg tells states to consider safety for road projectsThe federal government has a new warning to states seeking billions of dollars from President Joe Biden’s infrastructure law to widen roads: You must protect the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists or risk losing the money.
City crews remove some barriers from Seattle protest zone
Read full article: City crews remove some barriers from Seattle protest zoneSeattle Police, at right, look on as Department of Transportation workers remove barricades at the intersection of 10th Ave. and Pine St., Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the CHOP (Capitol Hill Occupied Protest) zone in Seattle. Protesters quickly moved couches, trash cans and other materials in to replace the cleared barricades. The area has been occupied by protesters since Seattle Police pulled back from their East Precinct building following violent clashes with demonstrators earlier in the month. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle mayor orders "occupied" area cleared, police arrive
Read full article: Seattle mayor orders "occupied" area cleared, police arriveSeattle Police, at right, look on as Department of Transportation workers remove barricades at the intersection of 10th Ave. and Pine St., Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the CHOP (Capitol Hill Occupied Protest) zone in Seattle. The area has been occupied by protesters since Seattle Police pulled back from their East Precinct building following violent clashes with demonstrators earlier in the month. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)SEATTLE Seattle police converged on the city's occupied protest zone early Wednesday after Mayor Jenny Durkan issued an executive order for protesters to vacate the area. Since demonstrations at the East Precinct area began on June 8th, two teenagers have been killed and three people have been seriously wounded in late-night shootings," Seattle police said on Twitter. Cement barricades that remained in front of the Seattle Police Department East Precinct building Tuesday were fortified by protesters with chunks of concrete and tarps.
City crews remove some barriers from Seattle protest zone
Read full article: City crews remove some barriers from Seattle protest zoneSeattle Police, at right, look on as Department of Transportation workers remove barricades at the intersection of 10th Ave. and Pine St., Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the CHOP (Capitol Hill Occupied Protest) zone in Seattle. The area has been occupied by protesters since Seattle Police pulled back from their East Precinct building following violent clashes with demonstrators earlier in the month. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)SEATTLE Seattle city crews used heavy equipment Tuesday to remove makeshift barriers around the citys occupied protest zone following two fatal shootings in the area. So far, you know, everything is peaceful this morning, so thats a good sign, Diaz told The Seattle Times. Sawant said she had not organized the march and wasn't taking Durkan's words personally, The Seattle Times reported.
DOT releases list of airlines to cancel flights the most
Read full article: DOT releases list of airlines to cancel flights the mostThe federal agency’s annual report breaks down which airlines most often cancel flights, lose bags and which is the most affordable. American leads the group with the most canceled flights at an average of 2.68%; Southwest was at 2.6% and United had 2.46%. Delta ranked as the best airline for the least amount of canceled flights at 0.68%. Delta was the most expensive airline with a ticket costing $390 on average, United’s average cost was $387 and American’s average was $370 a flight. As for the most affordable airline, Spirit came in at No.