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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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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Directs $15 Million to Manufacturing Training Academies

In an effort to develop the manufacturing workforce, Illinois Gov. Jay 鈥淛.B.鈥 Pritzker announced a $15 million investment to build two advanced manufacturing training academies.

April 30, 2021
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Drone Startup Manna Raises Cash for US Expansion

Manna has raised $25 million to expand its drone fleet鈥檚 operations, including the addition of delivery services for prescription medical supplies and an initial expansion into the U.S.

April 30, 2021
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Carper Urges Tough US Rules Barring Gas-Powered Cars by 2035

WASHINGTON 鈥 A top Senate Democrat is urging U.S. anti-pollution standards that would follow a deal brokered by California with five automakers and then set targets to end sales of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, a goal that reaches further than President Joe Biden鈥檚 climate plan.

April 30, 2021
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PennDOT Launches Public Survey on Automated Vehicles

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced April 28 the launch of a survey meant to offer an idea of constituents鈥 perceptions and knowledge of automated vehicles.

April 29, 2021
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Connecticut Republicans Attack Governor鈥檚 Truck-Tax Plan

HARTFORD, Conn. 鈥 Republican state lawmakers, along with trucking and food-distribution executives, on April 28 declared war on Gov. Ned Lamont鈥檚 proposed regional climate initiative and user tax for heavy trucks on state highways.

April 29, 2021
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Sam Graves Calls for Bipartisanship Amid Infrastructure Talks

Reacting to President Joe Biden鈥檚 first address to a joint session of Congress, Sam Graves, the top Republican on the U.S. House of Representatives鈥 transportation committee, called on Democrats to pursue a bipartisan approach to legislating.

April 29, 2021
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Economy Accelerated at Robust 6.4% Rate Last Quarter

WASHINGTON 鈥 Powered by consumers, the U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter 鈥 a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.

April 29, 2021
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Appeals Court Rules California Can Enforce AB 5

A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected a lower court鈥檚 preliminary injunction that blocked the immediate implementation of California鈥檚 Assembly Bill 5 law, which motor carriers have claimed would make use of independent contractors next to impossible.

April 28, 2021
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US Goods-Trade Deficit Widens to Fresh Record in March

The U.S. merchandise-trade deficit widened to a new record in March as the value of imports surged to a fresh high.

April 28, 2021
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Policymakers Keep Autonomous Vehicles Bill on Senate鈥檚 Radar

Two of the key drivers of autonomous vehicle policy in Congress again touted its potential safety and economic benefits during a hearing with stakeholders.

April 28, 2021

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