Federal transportation officials have taken a significant step to address concerns over non-citizen trucking licenses in New York, withholding $73 million in funding for the state's transportation projects. The move comes after a federal investigation revealed that New York had issued commercial driver's licenses to non-citizens, potentially putting public safety at risk. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has cited the state's failure to comply with federal regulations requiring proof of citizenship for commercial driver's licenses as the reason for the funding hold. The decision is likely to have far-reaching implications for New York's transportation infrastructure and may lead to a re-examination of the state's licensing policies.
DOT withholds $73M from New York over non-citizen trucking licenses ABC7 New York
