Skip to content

Today’s Headlines

Sen. Kerry (D-MA) on yesterday’s climate bill rollout, in his own words (Grist) Bad sign for that climate bill? Obama statement calls it by the wrong name, citing House version instead (WH Press) Obama urges Senate to defeat auto dealers’ favorite provision in the pending financial reform bill (The Hill) How China is winning the … Continued
  • Sen. Kerry (D-MA) on yesterday’s climate bill rollout, in his own words (Grist)
  • Bad sign for that climate bill? Obama statement calls it by the wrong name, citing House version instead (WH Press)
  • Obama urges Senate to defeat auto dealers’ favorite provision in the pending financial reform bill (The Hill)
  • How China is winning the worldwide high-speed rail race (WashPost)
  • Rev. Jesse Jackson takes his transit-operating-aid advocacy tour to Birmingham, Alabama (B’Ham Biz Jrnl)
  • Virginia’s proposed tolls along I-95 could help free up funds to fight congestion on truck-laden I-81 (WHSV)
  • Nissan is pinning its fiscal future on an electric vehicle boom (Earth2Tech)
  • Tampa area officials debate the county’s proposed transit sales tax (Tampa Trib)

Streetsblog has migrated to a new comment system. New commenters can register directly in the comments section of any article. Returning commenters: your previous comments and display name have been preserved, but you'll need to reclaim your account by clicking "Forgot your password?" on the sign-in form, entering your email, and following the verification link to set a new password — this is required because passwords could not be carried over during the migration. For questions, contact tips@streetsblog.org.

More from Streetsblog USA

Where the Hottest Blocks in Your City Are — And How To Cool Them Down

April 15, 2026

Wednesday’s Headlines Hop on Board Carefully

April 15, 2026

Ask An Insurance Industry Insider: Safe Streets Are The Best Way To Bring Down Insurance Costs

April 15, 2026

What If All Cars Were Autonomous, Electric, and Free?

April 14, 2026

“Why Do We Do This Bill?”: Preparing Congressional Staff for Surface Transportation Reauthorization

April 14, 2026
See all posts