Legislation that would promote carbon capture and sequestration tax breaks was recently introduced by a group of U.S. senators.
April 5, 2021Transportation Compliance News
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.
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, 2021FHWA 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, 2021Bidens 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, 2021CARB 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, 2021Bidens 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, 2021Bidens 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, 2021US 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, 2021EV 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, 2021Connecticut 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.
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