DeSantis Lets Electric Companies Hide Their Dirty Work
After industry cash flooded their war chests, Florida Republicans stopped requiring utilities from disclosing who they are punishing with power shutoffs.
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This Is How It’s Supposed To Work
In an unexpected twist, change could be coming for the country’s railroads.
Rail Lobbyists Pay Politico To Tout Train Safety
The Beltway newsletter is running ads about the railroad industry’s alleged commitment to safety as rail lobbyists fight new safety rules.
Hochul Vetoed Key Rail Safety Bill
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul calls for new rail safety regulations — after rejecting legislation requiring trains to be staffed with at least two crew members.
Where Is Buttigieg On The “Bomb Train” Threat?
Buttigieg’s Transportation Department has yet to walk back a controversial Trump rule allowing trains to transport explosive liquefied natural gas.
After Norfolk Southern Support, DeWine Says No Disaster In East Palestine
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s track record and rail company links raise questions about his ability to hold the rail giant accountable for the derailment disaster.
Private Equity’s Senator Gets Big Payout
Retiring Sen. Pat Toomey is joining Apollo Global Management after helping enrich the private equity industry during his time in Congress
The Left Bank’s Warning About Wall Street
An obscure rare book scandal offers a cautionary tale about public pensions’ growing reliance on private equity.
Buttigieg Pressured Into Promising To Do His Job
After pretending to be powerless, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is now talking tough and promising new railroad safety rules.
Enviros Threaten Legal Action If Buttigieg Doesn’t Act
Organizations demand the Transportation Secretary revisit a repealed brake safety rule, or else they “will consider taking legal action.”