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Jefferson County, CO — Jefferson County Commissioner Libby Szabo cautions policymakers in a recent op-ed against tariff escalation, noting the positive impact of international trade on…
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Bismarck, ND, Austin, TX, and Indianapolis, IN — In a series of rail technology "showcases" at three state capitals, GoRail recently had the opportunity to discuss…
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La Crosse, WI — In a new op-ed for the La Crosse Tribune, Altoona police chief and Wisconsin State Rep. Jesse James highlighted AskRail, an innovative…
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Salem, OR — Discussing infrastructure in an op-ed for the Statesman Journal — and looking to the new leadership of Congressman Peter DeFazio at the House…
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Solano County, CA — In a letter to the editor of the The Reporter, District 3 Supervisor and Metropolitan Transportation Commissioner Jim Spering writes that freight…
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Great Falls, MT — In a new Great Falls Tribune op-ed, GoRail's Montana State Director Michael Gaynorwrites that free trade has brought prosperity to Montana and…
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Macomb County, MI — In their approach to automation policies, congressional leaders should apply the same "safety-first approach" to all modes without picking favorites, according to…
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Washington, D.C. — With the November elections solidly in the rear-view mirror, much about the 116th Congress is now known. For railroads, though, there are still significant…
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Galesburg, IL — Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-Illinois) took a hands-on tour of a Koppers rail tie plant in Galesburg, Ill., on Monday. Joining GoRail, the Railway…
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Ventura County, CA — Ventura County plays a pivotal role in the movement of goods and passengers by rail across densely populated Southern California. With Asia as…
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