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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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鈥楳ulti-Year Plan鈥 Unveiled for Illinois Infrastructure

Illinois Gov. Jay 鈥淛.B.鈥 Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation have released the Multi-Year Plan, which dedicates $23.5 billion to infrastructure projects throughout the state.

October 22, 2019
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Trudeau Team Seeks to Calm Oil Patch Fears of Pipeline Debacle

One of Justin Trudeau鈥檚 top lieutenants says the Canadian prime minister will proceed with an expansion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline even as he鈥檚 now likely to share power with the more environmentally minded New Democratic Party.

October 22, 2019
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Williams CEO Says Its Gas Pipe Can Help Cuomo鈥檚 NY Green Goals

A natural gas pipeline that has been held up by New York could help Gov. Andrew Cuomo meet his ambitious clean energy goals if he approves it, according to the developer behind the $1 billion project.

October 22, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Michigan Auditor General: MDOT Allowed Aggregates Group to Influence Study

Michigan鈥檚 auditor general recently found that the state Department of Transportation allowed industry representatives to influence a study on the aggregates market.

October 22, 2019
GovernmentBusinessFuel

California Governor Wants Investigation of High Gas Prices

SACRAMENTO, Calif. 鈥 California鈥檚 governor has asked the attorney general to investigate why the state鈥檚 gas prices are so high, pointing to a new report suggesting big oil companies are 鈥渕isleading and overcharging customers鈥 by as much as $1 per gallon.

October 22, 2019
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Stamps.com Soars as UPS Deal Seen as 鈥楽tep in the Right Direction鈥

Stamps.com Inc. shares rallied Oct. 22 ahead of the opening bell after UPS Inc. announced a pact to offer discounted shipping rates to the company鈥檚 customer base of more than 740,000.

October 22, 2019
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Fatalities in Crashes Involving Large Trucks Increased by Just Under 1% From 2017 to 2018

Fatalities in crashes involving large trucks increased by just under 1% from 2017 to 2018, to 4,951 from 4,905, according to statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

October 22, 2019
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Says Drug, Alcohol Clearinghouse Will Be Open to Other Agencies

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced its plans to permit Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse records to be disclosed to agencies outside the U.S. Department of Transportation to ensure compliance with drug testing regulations.

October 22, 2019
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Diesel Slips 0.1垄 to $3.050 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped by 0.1 cent to $3.050 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Oct. 21.

October 21, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Exxon Trial Probes How Oil Giant Accounts for Climate Change

NEW YORK 鈥 New York鈥檚 attorney general is accusing Exxon Mobil of lying to investors about how profitable the company will remain as governments impose stricter regulations to combat global warming.

October 21, 2019

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