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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, Fuel

Gambling Expands at Pa. Truck Stops, but Opponents Continue Fight

Four Pennsylvania truck stops are the latest to have been given conditional approval to operate video gaming terminals at their facilities, the latest step in a long-running, controversial effort in the state to introduce the gambling devices in truck stops and convenience stores.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
March 11, 2019
Government, Business

Trump’s FMCSA Budget Request Higher Than Enacted Levels

President Donald Trump’s fiscal 2020 budget request proposes increasing funding for federal trucking regulators. Overall, the U.S. Department of Transportation would see a decrease.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 11, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Average Diesel Price Inches Up 0.3¢ to $3.079 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 0.3 cent to $3.079 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy, as crude oil prices advanced slightly on March 11.

Jim Stinson | Staff Reporter
March 11, 2019
Government, Business

Trump Fiscal 2020 Budget Request Prioritizes Infrastructure Grants

President Donald Trump's 2020 budget proposal gives infrastructure grants a fair shake. But will the spending plan get anywhere? Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 11, 2019
Government, Safety, Fuel

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Proposes 45-cent Fuel Tax Hike

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s budget proposal includes plans for a 45-cent fuel tax increase to provide funding for infrastructure improvements.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
March 11, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Suspends HOS Rules in Wake of Flooding

Rules pertaining to hours of service have been relaxed for certain truckers in Tennessee who are involved in relief efforts.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
March 11, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

States Step In to Fund Roads After Trump’s Plans Stall

Governors in at least 11 states, including Michigan, Ohio and Connecticut, are pushing for new taxes, bond sales and tolls to raise money for long-needed work on roads, bridges and transit systems after President Donald Trump failed to enact a major infrastructure plan.

Amanda Albright | Bloomberg News
March 11, 2019
Government, Business

Domestic Discretionary Spending Slashed in Trump’s $4.7 Trillion Budget Proposal

President Donald Trump will propose a U.S. budget that wouldn’t balance for 15 years, even assuming stronger economic growth than private forecasters expect and with deep domestic spending cuts that have little chance of passing Congress.

March 11, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics, Top 100

Tennessee Panel OKs $10 Million for FedEx Project in Memphis

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee panel has approved a $10 million economic development grant to establish the FedEx Logistics headquarters in downtown Memphis.

March 11, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

Pelosi Says Trump Willing to Work With Dems on Infrastructure

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said President Donald Trump “assured” her that they could work together on two bipartisan priorities: increasing infrastructure spending and reining in drug prices.

March 8, 2019