President Obama signed an executive order that will shave months, or even years, off the time it takes to review and approve major infrastructure projects.
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Report Questions Effectiveness of TWIC After Biometric Card Readers Fail Tests
The Transportation Security Administrationās $23 million pilot test of Transportation Worker Identification Credential biometric card readers at 17 sites failed to prove that the technology actually works as intended, according to a new government report.
May 20, 2013Bills Aim to Raise Infrastructure Funding by Lowering Taxes on Overseas Profits
A Republican senator and a Democratic representative are each proposing to rebuild the nationās infrastructure by giving tax incentives to U.S. corporations to bring overseas profits home.
May 20, 2013Minnesota Trucking Association Blasts Proposed Warehousing Tax
The Minnesota Trucking Association criticized a legislative proposal to put a tax on warehousing services in the state, saying it would harm the stateās economy and kill jobs.
May 16, 2013Senate Sets Hearing on Foxx Nomination as DOT Secretary
The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing next week to consider the nomination of Anthony Foxx to become the next Transportation Secretary.
May 16, 2013N.C. House Votes Unanimously to Ban I-95 Tolls
The North Carolina House voted unanimously to ban tolls on any existing interstate highway, which would end the stateās plan to toll Interstate 95.
May 17, 2013N.J. Lawmakers Approve Cargo-Theft Legislation
The New Jersey General Assembly approved legislation cracking down on cargo theft, according to a bill co-sponsor Assemblyman Dave Rible (R).
May 14, 2013Maine Lawmakers Agree to Allow Speed-Limit Hike to 75 MPH
Maineās Legislature has passed a bill that would authorize the stateās Transportation Department to raise the speed limit to 75 mph on any highway ā higher than the 65 mph maximum limit in most of the state ā as long as the department concludes that it is a safe speed.
May 14, 2013Appeals Court Transfers Jurisdiction on āConflict Mineralsā Case to Lower Court
A federal appeals court has ruled that a legal challenge to the Securities and Exchange Commissionās āconflict mineralsā reporting rule must first be adjudicated in a civil federal district court.
May 14, 2013TSA Awards Contract to Triumph Enterprises to Train Drivers to Spot Terrorist Activities
The Transportation Security Administration has awarded a contract to Triumph Enterprises Inc. to continue a program, initially started by American Trucking Associations, to train commercial drivers to spot possible terrorist activities on U.S. highways, according to a memo obtained by Transport Topics.
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