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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, Business, Logistics, TCA

Critical $100M Rail Bridge Opens at Texas-Mexico Border

A key rail route that connects Texas to Mexico has now opened after Canadian Pacific Kansas City unveiled the new Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge in December.

January 6, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Winter Storm Makes Travel Dangerous Across Nation

A major winter blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures in the U.S. stirred dangerous travel conditions from central and southern states all the way to the East Coast.

January 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Biden Bans Offshore Drilling as Trump Vows to Undo It

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is moving to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, an effort to block action by the incoming administration to expand offshore drilling.

January 6, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Nippon Steel, US Steel File Lawsuits After Biden Blocks Deal

Nippon Steel Corp. and U.S. Steel Corp. jointly filed lawsuits in a last-ditch effort to preserve the planned merger of the companies, which was blocked last week by President Joe Biden.

January 6, 2025
Government

Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson Re-Elected House Speaker

WASHINGTON — Republican Mike Johnson won re-election to the House speakership on a first ballot Jan. 3, pushing past GOP hard-right holdouts.

January 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Stellantis, VW Shares Fall After US Tax Credit Cuts

Stellantis NV and Volkswagen AG shares declined as some of their plug-in cars lost access to U.S. tax credits under tougher rules that took effect this week.

January 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Biden Eases Rules for Hydrogen Tax Credits

The tax credit created by President Joe Biden’s signature climate law now includes a carve-out that will benefit some existing nuclear power plants.

January 3, 2025
Government, Business

Manhattan Congestion Toll Faces Last-Ditch Legal Fight

New York’s controversial plan to charge drivers a toll for entering Manhattan’s central business district starting on Jan. 5 is facing a last-ditch challenge from neighboring New Jersey.

January 3, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Biden Blocks $14.1 Billion US Steel Sale to Nippon Steel

Biden announced his formal decision on Jan. 3 after the case was referred to him by a U.S. security review panel, ahead of a deadline early next week.

January 3, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Tesla Cybertruck Joins List of EVs Eligible for US Subsidy

The Cybertruck qualifies for up to $7,500 in U.S. tax credits for the first time in 2025, part of reshuffling under tougher rules that took effect Jan. 1 that also disqualify other EVs for subsidies.

January 2, 2025