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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.

Government

Kansas Governor Seeks to Sweep State Highway Fund, Again

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback plans to sweep $596.8 million from the state’s highway fund over two and a half years.

January 11, 2017
Government

Trump’s Transportation Pick, Elaine Chao, Endorses ā€˜Bold New’ Rebuilding Plan

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to head transportation policy will deliver a strong endorsement at her confirmation hearing of his proposal to seek private investment funding for a massive infrastructure building program based on a bold new vision.

January 11, 2017
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Indiana Senate GOP Won't Rule Out Gas Tax Hike to Fund Highways

Indiana Senate Republicans are not ruling outĀ raising the state's gasoline tax or adding tolls to new roads to pay for road and bridge improvements in the state.

January 11, 2017
Government

Senate Commerce Committee to Consider Chao Nomination as Transportation Secretary

Watch a replay asĀ the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation CommitteeĀ conducted a confirmation hearingĀ Jan. 11 to consider the nomination of Elaine Chao as transportation secretary.

January 11, 2017
Government

Highway Ton-Miles to Rise Almost 50% by 2045, USDOT Says

Freight-ton miles, the movement of one ton of freight for one mile,Ā are expected to rise by almost 50% by 2045, the U.S. Department of Transportation said Jan. 10.

January 10, 2017
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Infrastructure Bill Expected in Summer, Rep. Graves Says

President-elect Donald Trump’s ā€œmassiveā€ infrastructure plan probablyĀ will come ā€œsometime this summer,ā€ Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) said at an aviation industry lunch in Washington.

January 10, 2017
Government

Texas Highways to Get Record Funding, Comptroller Estimate Shows

While most parts of Texas government are tightening their belts, the state’s highways and other transportation projects are getting a boost.

January 10, 2017
GovernmentBusiness

Ambassador Bridge Owners Again Challenge Construction of New Bridge to Canada

The Moroun family, owners of the Ambassador Bridge, have raised yet another challenge to the construction of a rival bridge — the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

January 9, 2017
Government

Paul Mattox Leaving Post as West Virginia's Transportation Secretary

Paul Mattox, who has served as West Virginia's transportation secretary since 2006, will return to the private sector as the governor-elect, Jim Justice, fills his cabinet with his own appointees, according to the West Virginia Metro News Network.

January 9, 2017
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New Mexico Border Towns Fear Trump's Disdain for Nafta Will Stall Trade Growth

A truck driver pauses at one of the few intersections in the border area of Santa Teresa, New Mexico,Ā as he tries to navigate a narrow turn while transporting a giant wind turbine blade.

January 9, 2017