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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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Climate Change, COVID-19 Aid Priorities for Biden Administration, Gina Raimondo Says

An emphasis on climate change will help guide the Biden administrations infrastructure policy agenda, which aims to provide economic relief to states and industry stakeholders, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo told the Senate Commerce Committee at her confirmation hearing.

January 26, 2021
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Biden to Require Electric Trucks at USPS, Federal Agencies

President Joe Biden is preparing an executive order to marshal the federal governments purchasing power by requiring that federal agencies including the U.S. Postal Service buy clean vehicles and renewable power, according to three people familiar with the matter, though the timing of the announcement isnt clear.

January 26, 2021
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Biden to Pause Oil Drilling on Public Lands

WASHINGTON President Joe Biden is set to announce a wide-ranging moratorium on new oil and gas leasing on U.S. lands, as his administration moves quickly to reverse Trump administration policies on energy and the environment and address climate change.

January 26, 2021
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Pennsylvania Truckers Object to Bridge Tolling Plan

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is moving forward with its controversial plan to consider charging tolls on as many as 10 major bridges in the state. But representatives from the trucking industry say tolls would hurt their industry.

January 26, 2021
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Diesel Up 2瞽 in 12th Consecutive Increase

The Energy Information Administration reported Jan. 25 the national average price of diesel rose by two cents to $2.716 a gallon.

January 25, 2021
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Alaska Cargo and Cold Storage Expands in Anchorage

Alaska Cargo and Cold Storage has executed with the state of Alaska a 55-year lease agreement at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport for a 700,000-square-foot, climate-controlled warehouse facility at the worlds sixth-busiest cargo airport.

January 25, 2021
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Biden to Approach China Relationship With Patience, White House Says

President Joe Bidens administration is approaching its relationship with Beijing with patience and plans to review hard-line policies that were a hallmark of Donald Trumps presidency, Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.

January 25, 2021
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Biden Open to Negotiate on Stimulus, Seeks GOP Backing

President Joe Biden said hes open to reshaping his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief proposal as the administration seeks a bipartisan deal, though didnt rule out pursuing a Democrat-only route for passage.

January 25, 2021
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Transformative Infrastructure Plan Emerges on Bidens Agenda

Unveiling a multitrillion-dollar economic recovery plan meant as an investment for the countrys infrastructure is on the White Houses to-do list for the coming weeks. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 25, 2021
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Connecticut DOT Unveils $9.7 Billion Transportation Investment Plan

The Connecticut Department of Transportation released its $9.7 billion capital plan, which includes investments across various modes of transportation over the next five years.

January 25, 2021