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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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Pennsylvania Truckers Object to Proposed Doubling of Registration Fee

Pennsylvanias transportation funding panel has proposed gas-tax alternative options that include a doubling of vehicle registration fees, which a state trucking leader said would lead to interstate trucking companies registering their trucks in other states.

July 29, 2021
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After Infrastructure Deal, Senate Votes to Take Up Bill

WASHINGTON The Senate voted the night of July 28 to begin work on a nearly $1 trillion national infrastructure plan, acting with sudden speed after weeks of fits and starts once the White House and a bipartisan group of senators agreed on major provisions of the package thats key to President Joe Bidens agenda.

July 29, 2021
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Grant Approved for Norfolk Terminal Rail Expansion

Virginia's Commonwealth Transportation Board recently approved a $450,000 grant for Norfolk Terminal LP that will be used to improve goods movement at the facility.

July 28, 2021
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Foreign Chipmakers Could Get Funding Aid, Raimondo Says

President Joe Biden will ultimately decide whether foreign chip producers will receive some of the $52 billion in funding planned to help ease the shortage that has hammered manufacturing, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said.

July 28, 2021
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At Mack Trucks Plant, Biden Promotes Manufacturing

MACUNGIE, Pa. President Joe Biden pledged to increase investments in American companies and workforce training during a visit to the Mack Lehigh Valley Operations facility July 28. The trip anchored the White Houses Made in America Week campaign.

July 28, 2021
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Senate GOP Moves Forward on $1T Infrastructure Bill

WASHINGTON President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators reached agreement July 28 on a $1 trillion infrastructure package, with the Senate ready to begin consideration of a key part of the administration's agenda.

July 28, 2021
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Federal Judge Dismisses Charges Against Former Pilot Flying J Executives

A federal judge on July 28 granted a request by federal prosecutors to dismiss criminal charges against former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood and two other former company executives, all of whom were scheduled to be retried early next year on charges related to a massive diesel fuel rebate scheme.

July 28, 2021
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US Senate Transportation Policymakers Press for Pipeline Security

The leaders of the U.S. Senates freight committee called on the Biden administration, congressional colleagues and private industry stakeholders to enhance security operations following the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline.

July 28, 2021
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ATA, Freight Stakeholders Push Back on US Senates PRO Act

Freight stakeholders are voicing opposition to a bill currently being debated in the U.S. Senate that aims to make changes to federal classification for workers.

July 28, 2021
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Federal Prosecutors Seek to Dismiss Charges Against Pilot Flying J Executives

Federal prosecutors have asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal charges against former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood and two other former company executives, all of whom were scheduled to be retried early next year on charges related to a massive diesel fuel rebate scheme.

July 28, 2021