Pete Buttigieg News Updates

Government

Pete Buttigieg Says He Won't Run for Senate, Governor

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in Michiganor run for governor, a move that leaves the door open for a possible presidential run.

March 13, 2025
Government, Business

Buttigieg Weighs Whether to Run for President or Senate

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg must decide soon whether he wants to return to the national spotlight as a candidate in Michigans U.S. Senate race or instead run for president.

February 20, 2025
Government

Pete Buttigieg Weighs US Senate Run

Pete Buttigieg and Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow are weighing whether to mount a campaign for Michigans Senate seat after Sen. Gary Peters announced he wouldnt seek another term.

January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Buttigieg Reflects on Legacy of Infrastructure Improvements

"While this administration is coming to a close, the work that we have launched will be generating good jobs, good livelihoods and good outcomes for years and years to come," Buttigieg said.

January 16, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Duffy Promises Bold Vision as Trumps Transportation Nominee

If confirmed, we will craft clear regulations that balance safety, innovation and cutting-edge technology, the nominee told senators Jan. 15.

January 15, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Trump to Take Reins as Biden Rushes Infrastructure Projects

WASHINGTON While Republicans capped 2024 with a presidential victory, the Biden administration has been rushing to advance as many infrastructure and microchip projects as it can.

December 17, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

White House Seeks $8 Billion in Transportation Aid

WASHINGTON President Joe Biden and senior administration officials called on Congress to approve emergency aid before the end of the year to rebuild transportation corridors.

November 21, 2024
Government, Safety, Logistics

Buttigieg, Lawmakers Tout IIJA on Third Anniversary

Approaching the three-year anniversary of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pete Buttigieg is pointing to the laws impact on communities and commercial corridors.

October 29, 2024
Business, Safety

Buttigieg: Truck Parking Central to Safety Mission

USDOT announced more than $4 billion in grants Oct. 21, including projects in Nevada, Ohio and Wisconsin that will add parking to existing facilities along interstate highways.

October 23, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Biden Presses Big Railroads to Offer More Paid Sick Days

The Biden administration is pressuring three major rail companies to provide their workers with paid sick days, aiming to expand the benefit into an industrywide norm.

September 25, 2024