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.
Judge Approves $600M Settlement for East Palestine Residents
A federal judge approved a $600 million class-action settlement that Norfolk Southern railroad offered to everyone who lived within 20 miles of last year’s derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
House Committee Approves TSA Clearance Bill
A committee in the House of Representatives easily approved a bill meant to facilitate commercial drivers’ access to security credentials.
Arbitration Favors US Steel Over Deal
A U.S. arbitration panel has come out in favor of U.S. Steel in a dispute with union workers over Nippon Steel’s plan to buy the Pittsburgh-based company, according to the United Steelworkers.
Biden Presses Big Railroads to Offer More Paid Sick Days
The Biden administration is pressuring three major rail companies to provide their workers with paid sick days, aiming to expand the benefit into an industrywide norm.
Hurricane Helene Gains Power as It Bears Down on Florida
Hurricane Helene is strengthening as it sweeps past Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula on its way to a collision Sept. 26 with Florida, where it has already triggered evacuations.
Autonomous Company May Mobility Scales Back Expansion Plans
Autonomous vehicle company May Mobility Inc. is scaling back its expansion plans in Ann Arbor, Mich.
US Risks Missing Emissions Goals Due to Natural Gas Reliance
America’s struggle to curb its emissions from natural gas threatens to undermine the Biden administration’s goal of having 100% carbon-free power generation by 2035.
Chinese EV Maker Nio Slams ‘Unreasonable’ US, EU Tariffs
Nio founder William Li hit out at the European Union and the U.S., saying their moves to level tariffs on electric cars are unreasonable and urged them to cooperate with China.
September 25, 2024Ohio Town Still Under Evacuation Order
WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP, Ohio — An evacuation order remained in effect Sept. 25 for residents in an Ohio community as crews continued to work at the scene of a dangerous chemical leak.
September 25, 2024Railcar Chemical Leak Forces Evacuations in Grandview, Ohio
A dangerous chemical leak from a railcar has spurred an evacuation order in an Ohio town.
September 24, 2024