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NFU President Rob Larew Asks EPA to Promote Higher-Level Ethanol Blends

NFU President Rob Larew advocated for ethanol to play a larger role in the transition to low-pollutant vehicles during an Environmental Protection Agency hearing .

“NFU has long urged EPA to support rural America by promoting higher-level blends of ethanol as a cost-effective means of achieving required and improved octane levels, and we ask Administrator Regan to stand by his commitment to work with the agricultural community,” President Larew said in his testimony. “Increased use of mid-level ethanol blends will provide added and significant GHG emissions reductions as well as reducing harmful and cancer-causing pollutants, such as PM and air toxics.”

President Larew expressed concern that the EPA’s proposed rule for “Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles

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Class 1 Learning Pathway Grants - Employment Pathway Grant Information Session

Video: Class 1 Learning Pathway Grants - Employment Pathway Grant Information Session


The Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors presented an overview of the Employment Pathway Grant on April 15, 2025. This grant provides funding to employers in the commercial transportation industry to invest in their workforce, improve retention, and support professional development for Class 1 drivers. Eligible employers can apply for funding to be reimbursed for costs associated with hiring and training Class 1 drivers.
Learn more and find the grant applicant guide at: www.alberta.ca/employment-pathway-grant