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North Dakota to Spearhead Four-State Hydrogen Hub

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has formed a regional hydrogen hub with the governors of Minnesota, Montana and Wisconsin as states continue to jockey in the race for federal funds and national eminence.

October 13, 2022
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Rural Minnesota Freight Highway to Get $10 Million Face-Lift

A 90-year-old undivided two-lane freight corridor is getting a $10 million face-lift in a Minnesota agricultural belt where truckers, commuters and farmers cope with high crash rates and congestion.

October 12, 2022
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California Strengthens Alliances for Transportation Electrification

The governor of California is strengthening a clear energy partnership with two neighboring states and British Columbia.

October 11, 2022
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Governors Group Updates Online Infrastructure Funding Tracker

The National Governors Association has updated its online tracker for federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds to help states and municipalities better navigate through 370 programs to access requirements and apply for grants.

October 7, 2022
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Louisiana to Spend $270 Million on Locally Owned Bridges

To stem the tide against state closures of unsafe bridges, Louisiana will receive $270 million in federal funds to fix locally owned off-system bridges.

October 7, 2022
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States Approve Rule Exemptions to Speed Florida Relief Efforts

Motor carriers transporting relief supplies to regions of Florida and South Carolina affected by Hurricane Ian are working with a variety of emergency vehicle size and weight exemptions in effect in neighboring states, moves made by governors and state agencies looking to help speed relief supplies to storm-ravaged areas.

October 6, 2022
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Biodiesel Fuel Gets Latest Push in Missouri

Biodiesel is getting a boost from new government incentives as city fleet owners are using it to quickly lower truck emissions.

October 6, 2022
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Georgia, Florida Get Gas Tax Holidays

Drivers in Georgia and Florida are getting some price relief at the pump, as supply chain- and inflation-related fuel-tax holidays are being extended while both states grapple in their own ways with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

October 5, 2022
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California Finds Truck Parking Shortage Complicated by EV Mandates

California is among the leaders pushing for wider adoption of zero-emission commercial vehicles, but the state is confronting the dual challenges of resolving a shortage of truck parking and the need to build charging infrastructure accessible to tractor-trailers.

October 4, 2022
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USDOT Unveils Guide, Grants to Combat Truck Parking Shortage

Describing efforts to battle the truck parking shortage, top federal transportation and maritime leaders unveiled a guide to help states and described available grants.

October 3, 2022