Government
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.
NTSB Nominee Homendy on Senate Panel’s Agenda
A vote on the nomination of Jennifer Homendy to continue her term as chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board is on a Senate panel’s calendar.
FMCSA Plans to Revamp Registration Process
Federal trucking regulators are in the early stages of developing a new online registration process aimed at reducing fraud and improving transparency and efficiency.
Micron Clinches Up to $13.6 Billion in US Grants, Loans
The U.S. plans to award Micron Technology Inc. $6.1 billion in grants and as much as $7.5 billion in loans to help the memory-chip maker build new American factories.
Amazon Web Services to Build Data Center in Northern Indiana
NEW CARLISLE, Ind. — Amazon Web Services plans to invest $11 billion to build a data center in northern Indiana that will create at least 1,000 new jobs, state and company officials announced.
April 25, 2024Economic Growth Slowed Sharply Last Quarter to 1.6% Pace
WASHINGTON — The nation’s economy slowed last quarter, growing at an annual rate of 1.6% in a sign that the high interest rates may be taking a toll on borrowing and spending.
DOT Grant Program Focuses on Commercial Ports
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced grants for ports and supply chain corridors as part of the White House’s strategy for advancing a zero-emission freight landscape.
Biden Makes $11 Billion Push to Beat China at Chip Research
The Biden administration is trying to turn cutting-edge semiconductor research into a more enticing field for Americans.
Biden Advances Plan to Make Freight Shipping Carbon-Free
The Biden administration is laying out more of its vision for decarbonizing the freight industry, including plans for standardizing charging infrastructure for electric trucks.
Buttigieg Announces Infrastructure Funds
Assuring the country about the Biden administration’s efforts to improve connectivity along mobility corridors is atop Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s spring agenda.
Diesel Price Dips Back Below $4 at $3.992 a Gallon
The national average diesel price dipped 2.3 cents to edge below $4 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released April 22.
April 22, 2024