Gas tax hike emerges as likely funding for infrastructure
Washington lawmakers debate raising the federal fuel tax as a funding source for infrastructure. Trucking Association President Chris Spear backs a 20 cent wholesale fuel tax while Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and others push for leadership and multiple revenue options.
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American Trucking Association
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California Governor Accuses White House of War on State
Gov. Jerry Brown denounces the Trump administration after the Justice Department sued to block sanctuary policies protecting unauthorized immigrants. Attorney General Sessions accuses California of obstructing federal enforcement and vows to stop defiance amid political tension between state and federal officials. Brown labeled Sessions trip a stunt.
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Indictment in Parkland massacre shocks Broward
Broward County grand jury indicts 19 year old Nikolas Cruz on 17 counts of first degree murder and 17 counts of attempted first degree murder for the Valentines Day 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Witnesses included an Uber driver and autopsy physician.
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Florida lawmakers approve new gun rules blueprint after Parkland
Florida House passes a 67 to 50 vote backing NRA backed bills to impose a three day waiting period for long guns and raise the minimum purchase age to 21. The measure funds school security improvements and training including arming some school staff.
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Student dies after Alabama school shooting at Huffman High
A 17 year old girl was killed and a 17 year old boy injured in an accidental shooting at Huffman High School in Birmingham between 3 15 and 3 30 pm. Police say the shooter may be a student but outside assailants are not suspected. Lockdown followed the incident and officials called two students involved.
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