Lawmakers briefed on DOT operating budget; members fault using fund balance for recurring costs and press for equipment and rural airport details House transportation committee received an informational overview of the Department of Transportation operating budget (HB 3). Members raised concerns about using one‑time fund balances for recurring costs, liability insurance increases, equipment shortfalls and cuts to aviation grants; staff promised follow‑up lists and charts.

Lawmakers are raising alarms over the use of one-time fund balances in the Department of Transportation's budget, warning it could lead to a repeat of last year's financial crisis!

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Senators press FAA on controller shortages, training expansion and remote towers for rural airports Lawmakers questioned FAA Administrator Brian Bedford about controller shortages, plans to expand training capacity and FAA academies, using some modernization funds for training equipment, and accelerated pilots for remote/digital tower deployments for smaller airports.

Senators are demanding that the FAA prioritize workforce development and training as they push for over $20 billion in modernization funds to tackle controller shortages and improve rural airport operations.

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Congressman raises concerns over technology surplus and small rural jails Congressman highlights need for manageable maintenance contracts for surplus equipment to assist rural jails

In a pivotal hearing, lawmakers unveiled plans to enhance TSA operations, focusing on tech upgrades for rural airports and addressing workforce retention—how will these changes reshape transportation security?

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100 Mile proceeds with Airport Master Plan Both applications are for improvements to the 100 Mile House Airport.

100 Mile House Council proceeds with 100 Mile House Airport Master Plan -- www.100milefreepress.net/home/100-mil... #cariboopoli #RuralBC #100MileHouse #bcmuni #cdnmuni #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #RuralAirports