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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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TxDOT Campaign to End Traffic Deaths Focuses on Permian Basin

ODESSA 鈥 The Texas Department of Transportation announced a statewide public campaign to end fatalities on Texas roadways.

November 8, 2024
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Port of Houston Gets $3M EPA Grant for Climate Planning

The Port of Houston Authority received a $3 million grant through the EPA鈥檚 Clean Ports program as part of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris鈥 Investing in America agenda.

November 8, 2024
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Public-Private Partnerships Propel Hydrogen Infrastructure

With help from the U.S. Department of Energy, the hydrogen industry and truck makers are working to develop a hydrogen refueling infrastructure that can support fleet operations.

November 8, 2024
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Newsom Calls Lawmakers to Secure Climate Goals Against Trump

Newsom鈥檚 office told the Associated Press that the governor and lawmakers are ready to 鈥淭rump-proof鈥 California鈥檚 state laws, including those affecting the transportation sector.

November 7, 2024
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Fed Cuts Rates Again to Support Economic Growth

Officials voted unanimously to lower the federal funds rate to a range of 4.5% to 4.75%. The adjustment follows a larger, half-point cut in September.

November 7, 2024
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Montreal Port Seeks Trudeau鈥檚 Help to End Dockworker Strike

Two terminals operated by Termont Montreal that account for about 40% of the port鈥檚 container handling capacity have been closed since Oct. 31 after unionized dockworkers walked off the job

November 7, 2024
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EV Growth Expected to Slow Further Under Trump

Slowing electric-vehicle adoption is likely to accelerate even further as President-elect Donald Trump delivers on his promise to gut plug-in friendly policies.

November 7, 2024
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Freight Industry Welcomes Trump鈥檚 White House Return

The return of President-elect Donald Trump to the White House is being welcomed by key freight stakeholders seeking improvements across the commercial transportation sector.

November 7, 2024
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Biden Rushing Study That Threatens to Slow Trump鈥檚 LNG Plans

The Biden administration is racing to complete a study that could complicate President-Elect Donald Trump鈥檚 plan to immediately approve new liquefied natural gas export terminals.

November 7, 2024
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Nippon Steel Confident It Can Finalize Acquisition This Year

Nippon Steel Corp. said it still expects its $14.1 billion acquisition of United States Steel Corp. to complete by the end of the year.

November 7, 2024

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