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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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Sen. Ed Markey Pushes Climate-Focused Transportation Bills

A group of Democratic senators recently introduced legislation designed to initiate reductions of greenhouse gas emissions on the nation鈥檚 highways.

March 8, 2021
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Biden鈥檚 Giant Stimulus to Easily Pass House, Democrats Say

President Joe Biden鈥檚 $1.9 trillion package will sail through the House when it takes up the bill on March 9, according to Democratic lawmakers and aides, even after proposals that progressives championed were scaled back.

March 8, 2021
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Wisconsin DOT Issues Grants to Support Milwaukee-Area Manufacturing Facilities

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation recently distributed grants to support infrastructure improvements near two manufacturing facilities in the Milwaukee area.

March 8, 2021
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White House, Congress Look to Infrastructure After COVID-19 Relief

The White House and decision-makers on Capitol Hill soon plan to turn their attention to matters of infrastructure and President Joe Biden鈥檚 promise to 鈥渂uild back better.鈥 Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

March 8, 2021
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European Gasoline Diverted to Texas to Ease Supply Crunch

Five gasoline tankers that were en route to the U.S. East Coast diverted to the Port of Houston to help ease a supply crunch after last month鈥檚 freeze crippled the region鈥檚 refineries.

March 8, 2021
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Senate OKs $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package

The U.S. Senate passed a sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill March 6 that includes billions for vaccines, $1,400 direct payments to many Americans and billions for transit.

March 7, 2021
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Ex-DOT Official Finch Fulton Joins Locomation

Locomation hired former U.S. Department of Transportation official Finch Fulton to serve as its vice president of policy and strategy.

March 5, 2021
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Freight Economy Among Priorities of California鈥檚 Long-Term Plan

Improving freight movement in support of a strong economy is one of the priorities listed in the California Department of Transportation鈥檚 long-range transportation plan.

March 5, 2021
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US Senators Introduce Flood Detection Bill

A group of senators recently introduced legislation that would establish a National Integrated Flood Information System.

March 5, 2021
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Biden Attempts Bipartisan Push for Infrastructure Package

President Joe Biden tried to maintain bipartisan momentum for a new infrastructure program by meeting March 4 with Republican and Democratic lawmakers at the White House.

March 5, 2021

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