All right. Good afternoon. Im governor john hicken looper, the chair of the ngas economic and commerce committee. Its my pleasure to host todays closing plenary session. I want to thank all the governors for joining us. Making time on your agenda. This is i think going to be an exciting session. So lets get started. States continue to be the incubators of innovation and innovative policy. And no place is that more true than policies that states are pursuing to prepare for the nations transportation networks. As new and Innovative Technologies truly revolutionize this sector, and as we see change occurring at an amazing rate, governors are reshaping how states consider Infrastructure Investments. This afternoon were going to examine the challenges and opportunities for states as Innovative Technology becomes an integral part of our nations infrastructure. And im hoping that this conversations going to provide a chance to examine policy solutions spurring the safe transition and implemen
Sessions Donald Trumps first cabinet pick could face a challenging confirmation in the senate in 1986 he was blocked from becoming a district judge over racially charged comments. The aclu and the naacp have already criticized the pick. Flynn is questioned by some for his relationship with russia. As well as comments from his book field of fight . Where he wrote i dont believe all cultures are morally equivalent matt dowd this is a guy thats unfiltered and very much in the mold of donald another name being tossed around . Former rival mitt romney. The two will be meeting this weekend in an attempt to mend fences . After sharing some heated words in the past trump mitt romney the guy is a donald trump is a phony, a fraud, his promises are as worthless as a degree from Trump University and Trump University is back in the headlines. The president settled a lawsuit today that alleged trump u was maggie rulli close were told trump does not admit to doing anything wrong . But under the settl
Transition continues to raise eyebrows. Tracie potts has the latest. Mike pompeo has accepted a nomination as cia director and alabama senator general both require senate confirmation. sot senator Jeff Sessions r alabama 12 16 do you think you could be confirmed easily by your colleagues in the senate . People have to make that decision. Retired Lieutenant General mike flynn has agreed to become National Security advisor no confirmation required. sot lt. Gen. Michael flynn army, retired 23 26 the president elect is in full control believe me. sot mitt romney r fmr. sot donald trump r says president elect trump will former nominee mitt romney sunday to discuss romney as a possible secretary of state. sot ben ginsberg nbc news political analyst 41 48 you need people of quality like at odds. The Vice President elect is on capitol hill, selling his bosss agenda to democrats sot mike pence r Vice President elect 541 00 were beginning to discuss areas that we might move forward on together.
They would then use june as what theyre calling a jterm. Superintendent darienne driver says a student could make up an entire semester in that time frame. But, as you can imagine a change to the school year would impact other summer programming if the district wants to do this they wants to do district if the if the district wants to do this they have to ask the state for a waiver to start early in december. There are also financial considerations to this, ill talk more about the costs at 5. Live at mps todays tmj4 waukesha is pressing ahead with plans to eventually get its water from Lake Michigan. The great lakes states and provinces approved the plan creek. Pete zervakis explains where things stand right now. Negotiations with oak creek continue about how to get Lake Michigan water to waukesha the two cities hoped to reach a deal on the price of water pumped to waukesha by the end of this month. But because final approval of waukeshas plan from the great lakes states and provinces
Messy and tough chute k annie yu is braving it out for you. First lets check in with erin como for a look the trouble spots right now. Erin. Thank you so much, allison, steve, big problems on the road as we look at live 66 extremely backed up eastbound side maples mill road. As you make your way 234 Prince William parkway up to the beltway you are dealing with about a 45 minute delay and delays continue inside the beltway earlier crash by 110 cleared on 66 and but from faiv fairfax traffic at well. Westbound side slower than usual help volume lighter and thats because of rain and wet conditions on the road as we forward our camera. Sluggish ride on 395 northbound as well as you try to get from the beltway to the 14 street bridge. Were seeing some big delays. There lets go take a look at maps. Because in addition to that outer loop is a mess in college park this morning. And earlier crash by old georgetown road had all lanes blocked and moved over to continue. Let me get out of the way.