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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 Senators Introduce Carbon Capture, Sequestration Bill

Legislation that would promote carbon capture and sequestration tax breaks was recently introduced by a group of U.S. senators.

April 5, 2021
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Maine Gov. Mills Executive Order Aims to Accelerate Vehicle Electrification

Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed an executive order to accelerate clean transportation solutions through measures such as increased charging infrastructure and more electric vehicles.

April 5, 2021
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FHWA Approves Environmental Assessment for New York City

The Federal Highway Administration has greenlighted an Environmental Assessment for New York Citys proposed congestion pricing program.

April 5, 2021
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Bidens Big Infrastructure Plan Hits McConnell, GOP Blockade

WASHINGTON Republicans in Congress are betting that its more advantageous to oppose President Joe Bidens rebuild America agenda than to lend support for the $2.25 trillion undertaking for roads, bridges and other infrastructure investments.

April 5, 2021
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CARB Extends One-Time Reporting Requirement Deadline to May 1

California environmental regulators have extended to May 1 the mandated deadline for motor carriers that operate in the state with $50 million or more in 2019 revenue, or carriers with more than 50 trucks, to file a one-time report about their trucks and operations.

April 5, 2021
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Bidens Infrastructure Plan in US House by May, Pelosi Says

President Joe Bidens $2.25 trillion infrastructure proposal is likely to reach the U.S. House of Representatives in May, Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters April 1.

April 2, 2021
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Bidens Biggest-Ever Investment Plan for US Still Trails China

What President Joe Biden touted as a historic U.S. federal investment program that will position the country to win the global innovation race still leaves it well behind Chinas continuing, giant infrastructure upgrading campaign.

April 2, 2021
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US Employers Add 916,000 Jobs in March as Hiring Accelerates

Americas employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold as vaccinations accelerate, stimulus checks flow through the economy and businesses increasingly reopen.

April 2, 2021
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EV Stocks Climbing Back on Bidens Green Tidal Wave

Electric vehicle stocks, which were hit hard this year as investors shifted out of growth industries, are getting a boost as President Joe Biden mounts a major push to accelerate the adoption of battery-powered cars, and Chinese peers report strong March sales.

April 1, 2021
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Connecticut Plan Outlines Strategies for Connected, Automated Vehicles

Autonomous delivery services and the challenges they present are included as a consideration in the Connecticut Department of Transportations recently released strategic plan for connected and automated vehicles.

April 1, 2021