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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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NAFTA Trio to Gather in Davos as Negotiations Resume in Canada

The three ministers leading negotiations to revamp NAFTA will get two chances for face-to-face talks this month, including one near the slopes of Davos.

January 16, 2018
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Capitol Agenda for the Week of Jan. 16: LiveOnWeb鈥檚 2018 Government Outlook

Approval of a provision that would clarify meal-and-rest break rules for truckers will be delayed if Congress clears for President Donald Trump this week a short-term funding measure. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 16, 2018
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Gov. Dannel Malloy Postpones Connecticut Transportation Projects

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy recently announced that $4.3 billion in transportation projects have been placed on hold until the General Assembly devotes more money to the State Transportation Fund.

January 16, 2018
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Task Force Recommends Raising Missouri鈥檚 Gas Tax

In an 87-page report released on Jan. 1, the 21st Century Missouri Transportation Task Force, a 23-member group of lawmakers and industry experts, made a number of recommendations for improving the state鈥檚 nearly 34,000-mile highway system and more than 10,000 bridges, including an increase in the state鈥檚 gas tax.

January 16, 2018
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Trailer Orders Surge in December, Close in on All-Time High

U.S. trailer orders soared in December to record levels 鈥 the second-highest all-time, according to one analyst 鈥 as manufacturers ended a busy, successful year on a high note.

January 12, 2018
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Gov. Brian Sandoval's State of the States Address Highlights Highway Trust Fund

Stabilizing the Highway Trust Fund is a pressing concern that needs to be resolved with statewide collaboration and federal support, according to Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval.

January 12, 2018
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The Real NAFTA Problem Is With Canada, Not Mexico, Ryan Says

U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said the biggest problem with the North American Free Trade Agreement 鈥渃omes from the North,鈥 with Canadian dairy producers dumping low-cost products on the market to compete with Wisconsin farms.

January 12, 2018
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Chamber Hosts Infrastructure Event Jan. 18

Strategies for modernizing the country鈥檚 transportation network will dominate panel discussions at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Jan. 18.

January 12, 2018
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House Highways Leader Sam Graves Optimistic About Trump鈥檚 Infrastructure Plan Passage

WASHINGTON 鈥 Missouri Republican Rep. Sam Graves, among the leading candidates to succeed outgoing Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster next year, said he is optimistic about the chances of advancing a massive infrastructure plan this year.

January 12, 2018
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Replay: LiveOnWeb's 2018 Government Outlook

2018 is shaping up to be a potentially transformative year on the government front for freight transportation. Our Jan. 17 LiveOnWeb program, 鈥2018 Government Outlook,鈥 dissected the prospects for infrastructure reform and regulatory issues that will impact trucking businesses. Watch the replay.

January 11, 2018

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