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` I will draft the content carefully, ensuring it meets all constraints. Draft - Mental Refinement: *Title:* State Legislatures Push Forward on Commercial Parking Solutions *Deck:* Lawmakers from Florida to Washington introduce funding, mandates, and penalty bills to address the nationwide shortage of legal resting spots for heavy vehicles. *Body:*

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — State legislatures across the country are moving past discussion and into action on the commercial parking shortage, introducing targeted bills and budget allocations to secure legal resting spots for heavy freight vehicles. Lawmakers recognize that the absence of adequate facilities directly impacts freight movement and driver safety.

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Carlos Vega
Born in Laredo, Texas, Carlos grew up around cross-border freight and has covered US-Mexico trucking corridors, port logistics, and fuel markets for trade publications since 2017.