States Launch Suit To Unfreeze Federal Funds For EV Charging Stations

Washington, California and 15 other states are suing the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to unfreeze payments under its $5 billion grant program for states to build electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, arguing the Trump administration’s move violates the Constitution and procedural statutes. “The bottom line is that the Trump administration must follow laws passed by Congress. The administration lacks the authority to ignore congressional funding mandates,” California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta (D) said during a May 7 press conference...