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.
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Cools
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation measure remained low last month, setting the stage for the Fed to begin cutting interest rates this fall.
Norfolk Southern Profits Lifted by Insurance Payments
Norfolk Southern got a boost during the second quarter from insurance payments related to last year’s disastrous derailment, but it also made progress on its own.
Harris Sticking With ‘Build Back Better’ Agenda for Campaign
Vice President Kamala Harris has committed to continue pursuing policies the current administration initiated three years ago should she win the November presidential election.
DOT’s Oral Fluid Testing Stalls Due to Lack of Labs, Testers
DOT drug testing of truck drivers using oral fluid collections was approved more than a year ago, but a lack of certified lab testing facilities has stalled use of the method.
NTSB Voices Concerns Over Potential Downgrade of Marijuana
NTSB filed comments with DEA expressing concerns that moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act could end testing of the drug for truck drivers.
Gordie Howe International Bridge Links Detroit to Windsor
DETROIT — The U.S. and Canadian sides of the Gordie Howe International Bridge have been connected, marking the bridge as an official border crossing.
Colorado Judge Temporarily Halts Kroger-Albertsons Merger
A Colorado judge issued an order temporarily blocking the proposed $25 billion merger of Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos., which has been challenged by the state attorney general.
Trump Targets Biden Administration’s EV Agenda at RNC
A rollback of policies that former President Donald Trump believes unfairly target fossil fuel-powered vehicles would be among the central priorities he'd tackle if re-elected this fall.
Governor Hochul Sued Over NYC Congestion Pricing Freeze
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul was sued over her pause on the city’s traffic congestion pricing plan by an advocacy group that claims she had no legal authority to put the program on hold.
Economic Growth Increased in Q2 to Healthy 2.8% Annual Rate
WASHINGTON — The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of high interest rates.