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

Government, Business, Fuel

Ban on 鈥楨xcessive鈥 Gas Prices Heading for House Vote

The U.S. president would have the authority to declare an emergency that would make the sale of gasoline at 鈥渆xcessive鈥 prices illegal under legislation House Democrats plan to bring to the floor next week.

May 12, 2022
Government, Business

Sen. Carper Highlights Environmental Infrastructure Efforts

The top transportation policymaker in the U.S. Senate touted a White House agency鈥檚 role in enhancing the environmental permitting process and responding to climate change.

May 12, 2022
Government, Business

Producer Prices Surge 11% in April as Food Prices Jump

WASHINGTON 鈥 U.S. producer prices soared 11% in April from a year earlier, a hefty gain that indicates high inflation will remain a burden for consumers and businesses in the months ahead.

May 12, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

California Falls Short in Fight to Curb Emissions

California鈥檚 carbon market was supposed to be a model for the U.S., harnessing the power of capitalism to fight climate change in the world鈥檚 fifth-biggest economy. But nearly 10 years after 鈥渃ap and trade鈥 began, there鈥檚 little proof the system has had much direct impact on curbing planet-warming pollutants.

May 11, 2022
Government, Business

Inflation Hit 8.3% in April but Slows From 40-Year High

WASHINGTON 鈥 Inflation slowed in April after seven months of relentless gains, a tentative sign that price increases may be peaking while still imposing a financial strain on American households.

May 11, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, Private

New York Appeals Court Dismisses Suit Against Amazon

NEW YORK 鈥 An appeals court in New York dismissed New York Attorney General Letitia James鈥 lawsuit against Amazon over its coronavirus safety protocols and a former employee who led the successful union organizing effort on Staten Island.

May 10, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Musk鈥檚 Go-Private Tweets About Tesla Were Reckless, Judge Found

鈥淣o reasonable jury could find that Mr. Musk did not act recklessly.鈥 That鈥檚 the upshot of a federal judge鈥檚 review of Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk鈥檚 2018 tweets about taking the company private, as revealed in an order that was made public May 10.

May 10, 2022
Government, Business

Senators Blast US Trade Chief on Failure to Consult Congress

A bipartisan group of the top senators on the committee that deals with trade blasted President Joe Biden鈥檚 chief negotiator for failure to adequately consult with lawmakers regarding the administration鈥檚 positions.

May 10, 2022
Government

Biden Weighs Tariff Cuts to Fight High Inflation

President Joe Biden said May 10 he and his advisers are weighing whether to cut U.S. tariffs on foreign imports to try to fight inflation.

May 10, 2022
Government

Buttigieg Touts Infrastructure Grants Proposal

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg pointed to grants proposed by the Biden White House for fiscal 2023 as funding that potentially could modernize major aspects of the country鈥檚 mobility network.

May 10, 2022