Proposal shields businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits
“No bill will pass the Senate without liability protection for everyone related to the coronavirus,” said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. “Nobody should have to…
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Senators introduce $10 billion CERTS Act to save bus and motorcoach industry
WASHINGTON, DC — Noting that the bus and motorcoach industry is an important link in the nation’s transportation network that has a major economic impact…
Legislation requires feds provide PPE to transportation workers
U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) announced he has introduced legislation requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Transportation…
NSTA joins UMA in supporting CERTS Act
The National School Transportation Association (NSTA) continues its pursuit to secure relief for the student transportation industry by joining the American Bus Association, the United Motorcoach…
Illinois adds COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation presumptions
Illinois law now extends workers’ compensation coverage to include COVID-19 as a work-related condition. Illinois became the fourteenth state to pass a sweeping presumption law…
SBA now accepting new applications for EIDL
After several weeks of only accepting applications from the agriculture industry, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is now accepting applications from qualified small businesses.
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FMCSA extends waiver for CDL and CLP holders
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended a waiver for commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders whose licenses or medical…
Reopening America bill proposes return to work bonuses
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) introduced the Reopening America by Supporting Workers and Businesses Act of 2020 today. Of passed. the bill is…
A small step forward for PPP flexibility: House votes for modifications
Today House lawmakers approved the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, a measure that will modify the Paycheck Protection Program to address the concerns of…
Motorcoaches Rolling for Awareness | A Photo Gallery
May 13, 2020 saw more than 1000 motorcoaches looping through the federal area of Washington, DC, past the White House, Capitol, and the National Mall.…