Transportation geek, computer science PhD, avid geocacher, and political junkie.
West Virginia
Joined June 2008
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ODOT used a robot dog to help remove a log stuck in a 190'-long culvert youtu.be/4l7gu_pnvL8?t=70
In some areas, like here in suburban Cleveland, Google Maps now shows turn lane configurations including center turn lanes. maps.app.goo.gl/wYH448edVmod…
Pa. Turnpike accelerates into open-road tolling system in January triblive.com/local/valley-ne…
Brian Powell retweeted
Why is the state considering lowering income eligibility for programs for babies and toddlers, but rejecting ANY income caps on HOPE scholarships?
What happens at age 5 that makes school age kids more of a priority?
#solvechildcare
New: Changes for WV childcare assistance program likely in 2027 as Gov. Morrisey & lawmakers eye pricetag.
It could reduce number of eligible children.
“It will be a conversation in our caucus of what are our priorities?” said House Health Chair Worrell. westvirginiawatch.com/2026/1…
How A.I. Just Blew Up a Key Tenet of Computer Science nytimes.com/2026/11/06/scien…
Not Even Tech’s Safest Jobs Look So Safe Anymore nytimes.com/2026/11/06/techn…
Union Pacific releases video of CEO’s rate remarks at shipper conference threatening to financially punish customers who oppose NS merger trains.com/pro/freight/class…
New Bay Bridge: Maryland approves plan for two new US 50/US 301 Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans wmar2news.com/local/new-bay-…
Brian Powell retweeted
I just asked Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine about possible Republican efforts to take away or lessen the powers of the governor prior to Gov-elect Dr. Amy Acton taking office in January. I asked if he would veto.
“No governor would sign.”
@WEWS @WCPO @OhioCapJournal
Brian Powell retweeted
The 2026-2027 Winter Outlook is here! Overall, temperatures are likely to be above average and precipitation is forecast to be below normal for most. The image below goes into more detail about what to expect this winter.
ALT Image discussing the details of the winter weather outlook.
TIL that in addition to "Caribbean Queen," Billy Ocean also released versions titled as "European Queen" and "African Queen." youtu.be/VcA3eDbYVJM?si=P0fv…
Brian Powell retweeted
It's the morning after a historic rout, and the Texas GOP is planning to discuss how to use the time they have to take powers away from an incoming Democrat.
Expect more of this.
Texas Senate Republicans plan to meet this afternoon to discuss reorganizing the chamber, sources tell @quorumreport. Election of a majority leader and stripping the Democratic Lt Gov of legislative power on the table.
Developing...
Brian Powell retweeted
Only the Judiciary Committee nerds will truly appreciate the fact that Scott Colom is only a Senate candidate because Cindy Hyde-Smith did not return a blue slip on his District Court nomination.
Brian Powell retweeted
Breaking: Gov. Brian Kemp just said he will *not* call a special legislative session to redraw Georgia’s political boundaries or limit the powers of Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms. @ajc #gapol
ajc.com/politics/2026/11/bri…
Old, Polluting Jet Engines Are Being Scavenged to Power Data Centers nytimes.com/2026/11/03/clima…
CVS to Split off Pharmacy Business, Ending the Healthcare Conglomerate Era nytimes.com/2026/11/04/busin…
