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

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Broad Economic Plan Featuring Infrastructure Could Cost $3 Trillion

The Biden administration is considering as much as $3 trillion worth of measures to include in a long-term economic program for infrastructure and other initiatives, according to three people familiar with the deliberations.

March 22, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Oregon Transportation Commission Approves Program to Address Freight Issues

The Oregon Transportation Commission recently approved the Enhance Highway Discretionary Program, which is meant to specifically address congestion and freight mobility issues.

March 22, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Sen. Deb Fischer Again Introduces Livestock Hauling Bill

Legislation meant to enhance commercial operations for haulers of livestock and agricultural commodities was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

March 22, 2021
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Texas Law That Limits Ship Size at Port Houston Attracts Federal Scrutiny

A Texas law that restricts the size of ships that can operate within the Houston Shipping Channel and, because of that, call on Port Houston is generating controversy within the port and shipping community.

March 22, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Japan Charges Two Americans With Helping Ghosn Escape

TOKYO — Japanese prosecutors charged two Americans, Michael Taylor and his son Peter, March 22 in the escape of former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn to Lebanon, while he was out on bail.

March 22, 2021
GovernmentSafety

Mississippi DOT’s Kim Thurman Wins AASHTO Award

Kim Thurman, environmental director for the Mississippi Department of Transportation, has been recognized by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials for 25 years of service.

March 22, 2021
Government

A Year Later: ATA President Spear Reflects on Pandemic

American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear looks back on the industry's response during the early days of COVID-19. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

March 22, 2021
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A Year of Pandemic: Ports Battled COVID in 2020, and now Freight Crunch in 2021

American Association of Port Authorities CEO Chris Connor told Transport Topics the biggest takeaway from the coronavirus pandemic is the essential nature of ports.

March 22, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

A Year of Pandemic: Technology Key to States' Response

Victoria Sheehan, president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, said technology made an important difference in state transportation departments’ pandemic operations.

March 22, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Buttigieg to Speak Before House Transportation Panel March 25

Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is scheduled to appear before the U.S. House transportation panel March 25.

March 19, 2021