In an attempt to reduce motor-vehicle emissions, legislation has been introduced in the Washington State Senate to establish two separate progressive fees for state motor vehicles based on (1) engine size and (2) calculations of carbon emissions. These fees would be collected by the state at the...

Legislation has been introduced in the New York State Assembly to establish a progressive purchase surcharge for some new motor vehicles based on state calculations of carbon emissions. Depending on the vehicle purchased, this surcharge could require owners to pay up to $2,500 more for the vehicle.

Legislation has been introduced in the Hawaii House of Representatives to establish a progressive fee for state motor vehicles based on engine size. These fees would be collected by the state at the time of initial vehicle registration and at subsequent renewals of registration. These fees would be...

The economic stimulus measure passed by Congress and to be signed into law by President Bush includes several important business tax breaks. The new law includes both a temporary increase in the first-year direct-expensing allowance and a bonus depreciation deduction of 50% for 2008. The direct...

The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed changes to regulations governing the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to address gray areas in the law. One such issue has been the need to have more concise rules on managing unscheduled intermittent leave. Under the current and proposed rule, employers...

Through an expansion of its existing relationship with Chrysler and Mopar, Katzkin Leather Inc. announced that its interiors are now available as an official Chrysler accessory. According to Katzkin, the interiors are ordered through Mopar’s existing parts-order system, backed with Chrysler’s...

MERGER? The Indy Racing League and Champ Car World Series are continuing to discuss a merger, which when complete would see the two open-wheel series, which have been separate since 1996, united together under the Indy Racing League banner. There remain several hurdles to clear, but the negotiations...

NEWS NUGGETSSCHUMACHER, HIGHT START 2008 SEASON WHERE THEY LEFT OFF WITH A WIN IN POMONA; ANDERSON COLLECTS 52ND WIN: Defending Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher began his 2008 campaign for a championship where he left off last season, picking up his 42nd career victory Sunday at the CARQUEST...

Penray announced that Sarkis Aroyan, international sales manager and senior application engineer-coolant inhibitor, is celebrating his 15th anniversary with the company. Aroyan began his career at Penray in 1993 as a product specialist and technical engineer in the Power Fleet Division, working...

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