"Blue State Challenges Biden Admin's Traffic Reduction Plan in Lawsuit"

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration, specifically the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), over their approval of a New York plan to reduce traffic congestion. The plan, authorized by the FHWA in May, involves charging commuters an increased fee to enter Manhattan in an effort to reduce congestion and improve air quality. Governor Murphy argues that the plan violates environmental laws and President Biden's environmental justice agenda. New Jersey lawmakers and business groups have also opposed the plan, citing concerns about increased traffic and emissions in their state.