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Port Leaders at Legislative Summit Want Permitting Reform

WASHINGTON — U.S. port leaders say the permitting and government review process to get projects approved needs to be improved.

March 21, 2024
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Manufacturing Activity Expands by Most Since June 2022

U.S. manufacturing activity expanded by the most since mid-2022 as production and factory employment growth accelerated along with measures of inflation.

March 21, 2024
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Unemployment Applications Dip to 210,000

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, another sign that the labor market remains strong and most workers enjoy job security.

March 21, 2024
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Senators Introduce TSA Clearance Bill

Legislation meant to expedite commercial drivers’ applications for security credentials was recently introduced by a bipartisan group of senators.

March 20, 2024
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Fed Holds Fast on Interest Rate, Still Sees 3 Cuts in 2024

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials kept their benchmark interest rate unchanged but signaled March 20 that they still expect to cut their key interest rate three times in 2024.

March 20, 2024
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EPA Tweaks Emissions Rules Proposed for Cars, Light Trucks

The Biden administration on March 20 announced new emissions standards for automobiles and light- and medium-duty pickup trucks.

March 20, 2024
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DOT Marks FLOW’s Two-Year Anniversary

The FLOW information-sharing forum that was launched in response to pandemic-related supply chain woes is marking its second anniversary by focusing on inland freight initiatives.

March 20, 2024
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Biden Touts $8.5 Billion Chips Investment for Intel

CHANDLER, Ariz. — President Joe Biden celebrated an agreement to provide Intel with up to $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans for computer chip plants around the country.

March 20, 2024
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Minnesota Adding 16 Truck Parking Spots Along Interstate 94

Minnesota will add 16 truck parking spots at two eastbound rest areas along I-94 in an $81.5 million package of projects to improve the state’s freight network and address parking issues.

March 20, 2024
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AAPA Report Shows Growing Importance of Port System

WASHINGTON — A new report compiled for the American Association of Port Authorities shows that ports and the maritime industry played a critical role in economic growth last year.

March 20, 2024