Government

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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

FHWA Fund Redistribution Causes Consternation for States

AASHTO reiterated concern as to the time frame over FHWA's annual redistribution of unspent highway funds among states and the states lacking time to allocate the money.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
September 5, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, TCA

Houston Receives $3.4M to Study Police-Fire Response

Federal officials announced that Houston would receive $3.4 million for a project to study emergency response times, part of $1 billion aimed at improving street safety nationwide.

Dug Begley | Houston Chronicle
September 5, 2024
Government, Business

Biden to Reject $14.1 Billion Nippon Steel-US Steel Deal

U.S. President Joe Biden is preparing to block Nippon Steel Corp.’s $14.1 billion takeover of United States Steel Corp., according to people familiar with the matter.

Josh Wingrove | Bloomberg News
September 4, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Ollie’s Invests $75M in Illinois Hub to Cut Trucking Miles

A new Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings distribution center in Illinois will save the company 1.2 million trucking miles annually and serve up to 150 stores.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
September 4, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Rhode Island Launches Vast WIM System on Washington Bridge

Rhode Island is installing a weigh-in-motion system on the Washington Bridge in Providence, using advanced technology to monitor the structural health of the aging but vital connector.

September 4, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Nevada Logistics Sector Gets Boost From $376K Grant

The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development has approved $376,000 in state funding to build out logistics training at the College of Southern Nevada, a move aimed at bolstering one of the area’s fastest-growing industries.

September 4, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Port of Halifax to Create Digital Data Hub

Supply chain improvements for trucking are underway at the Port of Halifax in Nova Scotia in a multimillion-dollar venture to create a data hub and digitize container terminal operations.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
September 4, 2024
Government, Business, Private

Kroger, Albertsons CEOs in Court to Defend Merger

PORTLAND, Ore. — The CEOs of Kroger and Albertsons were set to testify in federal court Sept. 4, midway through a three-week hearing in which the grocery chains have defended their proposed merger.

Claire Rush and Dee-Ann Durbin | Associated Press
September 4, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC+ Discusses Possible Delay to Oil Output Hike

OPEC+ is discussing a possible delay to an oil output increase planned for October, delegates said, after prices crashed to the lowest since last year.

September 4, 2024
Government, Business

US Trade Deficit Widens to $78.8 Billion

The U.S. trade deficit widened to a two-year high in July, fueled by a surge in imports of goods and stepped-up efforts to ensure adequate supply ahead of a potential dockworkers strike.

Mark Niquette | Bloomberg News
September 4, 2024