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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 whats happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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US Biofuel Quotas Would Get Modest Bump Under EPA Proposal

The Trump administration on July 5 advanced plans to modestly lift U.S. biofuel-blending targets, while dodging fights over how frequently to waive refineries from the quotas and how to offset those exemptions.

July 5, 2019
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Great Lakes High Water Could Hurt Shipping, Industry Warns

As high water levels persist in the Great Lakes, some shoreline dwellers are putting pressure on officials to open up dams in the east to let out more water, but shipping industry officials in Duluth, Minn., and Superior, Wis., worry such a move thousands of miles away could have big consequences locally.

July 5, 2019
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US Adds Solid 224,000 Jobs in June

WASHINGTON U.S. employers sharply stepped up their hiring in June, adding a robust 224,000 jobs, an indication of the economys durability after more than a decade of expansion.

July 5, 2019
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Senate Panel to Consider STB Nominee Michelle Schultz July 10

The Senate Commerce Committee has scheduled the consideration of Michelle Schultz to be a member of the Surface Transportation Board for July 10.

July 5, 2019
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In Court Filing, Prime Inc. Says Amazons Use of Prime Causes Confusion

Prime Inc. says Amazons display of Prime on its shipping vehicles creates a likelihood of confusion with Prime Inc.'strucking business, a July 2 complaint in the Western District of Missouri says.

July 3, 2019
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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards Signs $700 Million Infrastructure Bill

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards recently signed legislation that would direct $700 million to transportation projects across the state.

July 3, 2019
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Kentucky Unveils Potential Statewide Projects

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinets list of projects that will be considered as candidates for state transportation funding includes improvement plans for several major freight corridors.

July 3, 2019
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New Shipping Fuel Rules Are Starting to Rock the Oil Market

They may still be six months away, but new rules on marine fuels are already sending shock waves through the little-known world of refinery feedstocks.

July 3, 2019
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Once Touted as an Economic Boon, W.Va. Intermodal Facility Faces Auction Block

Once touted as a key economic development tool for southwestern and central West Virginia, the $32 million Heartland Intermodal Gateway is likely to shut down this fall, and go on the auction block within a year, Transportation Secretary Byrd White said July 2.

July 3, 2019
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Survey: Modest Job Gains in June Hint at Slowing Economy

WASHINGTON U.S. companies added just 102,000 jobs in June, a possible turning point that could signal a coming increase in the unemployment rate.

July 3, 2019