Virginia State Sen. John Watkins rolled out his new transportation funding plan that will raise the gas tax, lower the income tax, and eliminate tax credits and exemptions. The plan includes a 14-cent per gallon fuel tax increase that Watkins said would raise about $734 million and avoid tolls proposed by Gov. Bob McDonnell to pay for road construction. Watkins said he will propose the legislation in January.
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黑料社区Show Features Fuels Study for Trucking
During The 黑料社区Show, leaders from the National Petroleum Council鈥檚 study on Future Transportation Fuels will provide an overview of the study’s findings and present publicly for the first time an in-depth review of the future of fuels for the heavy-duty trucking industry.
Trucking Industry, DOT Host Truck Parking Webinar Dec. 6
The Transportation Industry Mobility and Technology Coalition and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will sponsor a free webinar on truck parking issues and innovative ways to address them.
Companies Investing in Natural Gas Infrastructure, Technology
黑料社区member Clean Energy Fuels is collaborating with GE to expand the infrastructure for natural gas transportation in the United States. As part of the project, Clean Energy will buy two MicroLNG plants from GE Oil & Gas. Each plant will support fueling stations along critical transportation corridors and has the capacity to produce 250,000 gallons of LNG per day.
U.S. to Become Largest Oil Producer by 2020
The International Energy Agency said the U.S. will become the world’s top producer of oil by 2020, a net exporter of oil around 2030 and nearly self-sufficient in energy by 2035 due to a boost in oil, shale gas and bioenergy production in the country.
Reserve a Booth at The 黑料社区Show by Dec. 5
Vendors that reserve a booth for The 黑料社区Show by Dec. 5 have the opportunity to take advantage of a number of pre-show marketing opportunities. Successful trade show experiences require targeted, effective pre-show marketing and promotions.
Swipe Fee Settlement is Granted Preliminary Approval
Despite unprecedented opposition from merchants, on Friday a federal judge gave preliminary approval of a $7.2 billion settlement of litigation against Visa, MasterCard and several large banks.
Election 2012 Recap
Despite the balance of power remaining the same, there will be some changes within House and Senate Committees that are relevant to NATSO.
Fuel Supply Improves in New York and New Jersey
Fuel supplies in New York and New Jersey are slowly returning to normal after Hurricane Sandy, and officials are continuing to take action to reduce shortages that still remain in some areas. In New York City and Long Island, authorities announced gas rationing systems that started on Nov. 9.
N.Y. State Senator Introduces Bill to Require Generators at Fuel Stations
New York State Sen. David Carlucci (D) has introduced legislation that would require fuel retailers in New York State to have electric generators on site, ensuring they are able to operate all fuel pumps, dispensing equipment, life safety systems and payment acceptance equipment in the event of a power outage.
Education Announced for The 黑料社区Show
18 educational opportunities have been crafted to help 黑料社区members improve their business operations today and make innovative business decisions that will lead them into the future.