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Musk proposes privatizing Amtrak amid DOGE endeavor

Billionaire tech mogul and presidential advisor Elon Musk has suggested privatizing Amtrak passenger train services, among other federally funded services, as part of the DOGE drive for efficiency. During a virtual appearance at a Morgan Stanley tech conference on March 5, Musk described Amtrak as a “sad situation” compared to high-speed rail in Europe and...

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Hopkins gives update on Helene recovery, other NCDOT matters at House Oversight hearing

North Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins shared some good news at an NC House Oversight Committee hearing Thursday, as he revealed that a portion of I-40 in Haywood County to Tennessee line will reopen on Saturday.

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Top NC court could tackle deference in case of fired DOT worker

The North Carolina Supreme Court could use the case of a fired state Department of Transportation employee to address the legal issue of judicial deference to government agencies. Two justices focused on deference issues during oral arguments Tuesday in Thurman Savage’s lawsuit against the DOT.

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NCRR launches strategic property acquisition initiative

The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) announced last week the launch of an economic development program company executives say will ease the path to further economic growth by boosting industrial site readiness along the 317-mile rail corridor. The aim of the Options Program is to preserve land for future industrial users and strengthen North Carolina’s...

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