Committee on Transportation

INDIANA TEAMSTERS TESTIFY AT AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE HEARING, CALL ON LAWMAKERS TO TAKE ACTION

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters recently testified in the Indiana General Assembly's Roads and Transportation Committee in favor of House Bill 1022, legislation requiring human operators in driverless trucks. HB 1022 and its companion bill in the upper chamber, Senate Bill 57, will protect middle-class jobs and motorist safety throughout the state.

Key Points: 
  • "HB 1022 is critical legislation that has the support of Teamsters, law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, other public safety professionals, and the general public," said Harvey Jackson, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 142.
  • "Polling shows voters from both parties are uncomfortable sharing the road with autonomous vehicles and driverless trucks.
  • It would have a ripple effect throughout the economy, negatively affecting the finances of both private and public sector entities in Indiana."
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Donate Life Specialty Plate Inspires Wyomingites to Save & Heal Lives

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Donor Alliance’s mission is to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation in most of Wyoming and Colorado.

Key Points: 
  • Donor Alliance’s mission is to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation in most of Wyoming and Colorado.
  • “Each Wyomingite who installs the Donate Life Wyoming license plate on their vehicle is literally saving and healing lives,” said Jennifer Prinz, President and CEO of Donor Alliance.
  • My hope is with this increased awareness, we can hopefully save many lives for those who are desperately waiting for transplants.”
    One person can save up to eight lives through organ donation and save and heal up to 75 lives through tissue donation.
  • For those interested in supporting the mission of inspiring and educating Wyomingites about the power of donation, you can order a Donate Life specialty plate on WYDOT’s website .

INDIANA TEAMSTERS COMMEND STATE SENATOR TOMES FOR INTRODUCING AV LEGISLATION

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters today commended Indiana State Senator Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) for introducing legislation, Senate Bill 57 (SB 57), that would require a trained human operator to be physically present in any commercial vehicle transporting passengers or delivering goods on Indiana roads. SB 57 already has significant bipartisan support in the state Senate, with backing from Sen. Vaneta Becker (R), Sen. Mike Bohacek (R), Sen. Gary Byrne (R), Sen. Shelli Yoder (D), and Sen Mark Messmer (R), as support for AV safety measures continues to grow across the state.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters today commended Indiana State Senator Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) for introducing legislation, Senate Bill 57 (SB 57), that would require a trained human operator to be physically present in any commercial vehicle transporting passengers or delivering goods on Indiana roads.
  • "The Teamsters applaud Senator Tomes for introducing legislation that will help keep Indiana roads safe," said Chuck Whobrey, President of Teamsters Local 215 and Vice President of Teamsters Joint Council 94.
  • SB 57 will save lives and protect livelihoods, and the Teamsters urge the Transportation Committee to consider this commonsense legislation promptly."
  • We are grateful to Senator Tomes for proposing this commonsense measure that will keep human beings behind the wheel in Indiana."

Cargo Airline Association Names Brianna Manzelli as Managing Director for Legislative Policy

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Cargo Airline Association (CAA), the leading advocacy organization for the air cargo industry, today named Brianna Manzelli as Managing Director for Legislative Policy. Manzelli joins CAA from Senator Mitt Romney's (R-Utah) office where she served as Senior Advisor and Communications Director, advising on major policy initiatives including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Brianna brings 10 years of experience working in Congress and the Administration on key aviation initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • The Cargo Airline Association (CAA), the leading advocacy organization for the air cargo industry, today named Brianna Manzelli as Managing Director for Legislative Policy.
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Cargo Airline Association (CAA) , the leading advocacy organization for the air cargo industry, today named Brianna Manzelli as Managing Director for Legislative Policy.
  • Manzelli joins CAA from Senator Mitt Romney's (R-Utah) office where she served as Senior Advisor and Communications Director, advising on major policy initiatives including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
  • Brianna brings 10 years of experience working in Congress and the Administration on key aviation initiatives.

The FCC’s Digital Discrimination Order Will Harm Deployment

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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But with the adoption of the Digital Discrimination Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (GN Docket No.

Key Points: 
  • But with the adoption of the Digital Discrimination Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (GN Docket No.
  • 22-69) even if there is no evidence of intent to discriminate, which is the standard for such liability, fault can still be found.
  • As currently written, the Digital Discrimination Report and Order is problematic and will do more to harm consumers than help them, particularly for those still living on the wrong side of the digital divide.
  • Citizens Against Government Waste is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.

2024 "Roadmap to Safety" Report Card to Rate 50 States & DC on Essential Traffic Safety Laws to Curb Historically High Roadway Deaths

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 2024 "Roadmap to Safety" will identify "best and worst" states and provide a comprehensive "how-to" guide for state and federal action to prevent traffic crashes, deaths and injuries.

Key Points: 
  • This comprehensive report will rate each state and DC on their progress in enacting 16 crucial traffic safety laws.
  • Every day 118 people are killed and over 6,800 others are injured in traffic crashes," said Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety.
  • NEWS CONFERENCE – Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety will release the 2024 Roadmap to Safety rating the 50 states and DC on passage of 16 proven effective traffic safety laws and available countermeasures to reduce crashes, injuries and deaths.
  • Rate each state and DC as Green, Yellow or Red based on their progress toward enacting the 16 optimal traffic safety laws.

Nautilus Solar Energy and TurningPoint Energy Announce Partnership on a 28.7 MWdc Community Solar Portfolio in Delaware

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC (“Nautilus”) and TurningPoint Energy (“TPE”) announce their collaboration on six community solar projects in Delaware totaling 28.7 MWdc of solar capacity.

Key Points: 
  • Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC (“Nautilus”) and TurningPoint Energy (“TPE”) announce their collaboration on six community solar projects in Delaware totaling 28.7 MWdc of solar capacity.
  • The acquisition of the portfolio marks Nautilus's entry into the Delaware market and is the third transaction between Nautilus and TPE, demonstrating the strong partnership between the two organizations.
  • “This is TurningPoint Energy’s first demonstration of coming through on our overall commitment to invest over $100MM in the Delaware community solar market.
  • Once completed, the community solar projects will provide clean energy to more than 5,000 residential and small commercial subscribers within DPL’s utility territory.

Remote Vehicle Sale Legislation Signed Into Law in Iowa

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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Legislation to allow remote sales of vehicles has been signed into law by Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds.

Key Points: 
  • Legislation to allow remote sales of vehicles has been signed into law by Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds.
  • The legislation was introduced and sponsored in early March by the Iowa House Transportation Committee, and passed unanimously in both the Iowa House of Representatives with a 95-0 vote, and in the Iowa State Senate in a 50-0 vote.
  • We are happy to see the legislation pass with widespread support after working closely with the Iowa Department of Transportation and Iowa Auto Dealers Association to craft this legislation.”
    The legislation modernizes Iowa state law with options for consumers to reflect the advancements of the car-buying model in the 21st century.
  • The legislation benefits all automotive dealers and remote dealers in the state of Iowa.

Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition Hosts Successful 2023 Legislative Summit

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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MARBLEHEAD, Mass., March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition (WPRC) announced that Senator Jerry Moran, and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), have been awarded the 2023 WPRC Sentinel Award for their legislative leadership on behalf of the domestic defense industrial base that supports U.S. servicemembers and homeland security personnel.

Key Points: 
  • MARBLEHEAD, Mass., March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition (WPRC) announced that Senator Jerry Moran, and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), have been awarded the 2023 WPRC Sentinel Award for their legislative leadership on behalf of the domestic defense industrial base that supports U.S. servicemembers and homeland security personnel.
  • In addition, he is the Ranking Member of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee and serves on Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
  • The Sentinel Award presentation took place during the 2023 WPRC Legislative Summit, conducted on Capitol Hill.
  • The Legislative Summit included a speaking program, allowing WPRC members to hear remarks from United States Marine Corps Brigadier General David.

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson to Speak at Heartland Institute Climate Conference on Feb. 24

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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His speech will be followed by an address by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), a member of the House Resources Committee.

Key Points: 
  • His speech will be followed by an address by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), a member of the House Resources Committee.
  • The conference theme is "The True Crisis: Climate Change or Climate Policy."
  • Johnson and Boebert join other prominent elected officials or federal appointees as speakers , including:
    Marlo Oaks , state treasurer of Utah.
  • He is expected to speak about legal fights against the radical Biden climate and energy agenda.