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Betsy DeVos Resigns as Education Secretary

She says in a letter to President Trump that her departure is in response to his spurring violent protestors who breached the U.S. Capitol. Her resignation is effective Jan. 8.

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Launches Electric Transit, School Bus Program

The effort includes $16.4 million in incentives for the expansion of electric bus usage amongst public transportation authorities, as well as $2.5 million for school bus operators to acquire cleaner forms of transportation with lower emissions.

NSTA Applauds School Transportation Aid in COVID Relief Bill

The National School Transportation Association commends Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 passage, which includes $2 billion for transportation and $54 billion for K-12 education.

Zonar’s School Bus Safety Solutions Qualify for CARES Funding

States can now award subgrants from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund for Zonar EVIR and Z Pass.

New York Student Transportation Veteran Wins State Senate Seat

Mike Martucci defeats the incumbent to become the state Senator for the 42nd district.

Grant to Help Massachusetts Expand Electric School Bus Service

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council and Highland Electric Transportation will use the funding to secure one electric bus for Beverly Public Schools and increase the use of electric buses across the state.

Missouri District Adds 10 Propane School Buses, Fueling Station

Independence School District anticipates a fuel cost savings of $10,000 within the first year of using the buses.

Motorcoach, School Bus Associations Come Together to Urge Congress to Pass CERTS Act

The U.S. private motorcoach, school bus, and domestic passenger vessel industries have suffered unprecedented economic losses and furloughed hundreds of thousands of employees over the past four months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senators Working with Motorcoach, School Bus Industries on Coronavirus Economic Relief Bill

The Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services Act will provide $10 billion in emergency economic relief funding, in the form of grants — no less than 50% of total funding — and other economic assistance.

Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act Passes House, Senate

The proposed federal legislation aims to bolster support to small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program during the COVID-19 pandemic with measures such as eliminating restrictions on non-payroll expenses and extending the rehiring deadline.

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