Policy

Burgum Orders Scale-Back on Solar, Wind Projects Citing Low Energy Efficiency

Sec. Burgum signed order to rein in “environmentally damaging” wind and solar projects and ensure federal lands are used optimally for energy initiatives.

Federal Government Ending Preferential Treatment for Wind Energy Projects

DOI is implementing four policy measures to end special treatment for “unreliable energy sources,” such as wind, and to ensure affordable, reliable energy development nationwide.
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Pipeline Operators Say High-Tech Tools Preclude Need for Expansive Safety Regulation

Industry representatives tell Congress reauthorized pipeline safety bill should be swiftly adopted ‘without major changes or new mandates.’

NY Gov. Hochul Asks Supreme Court to Toss Lawsuit Over Covid-Era Vaccination Mandate

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urged the Supreme Court to reject a lawsuit over the state’s COVID-19-era vaccination mandate for health care workers.

Supreme Court Halts Lower Court Order Blocking Voting Discrimination Lawsuits

Supreme Court paused a lower court ruling that prevents voters in 7 states from suing over alleged discrimination under the federal Voting Rights Act.

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Fire Consumer Safety Officials for Now

The Supreme Court allowed President Trump to fire three Biden appointees at the Consumer Product Safety Commission for now.

Supreme Court Temporarily Reinstates North Dakota Electoral Map Rejected by Lower Court

Supreme Court issued emergency order temporarily blocking lower court ruling preventing voters in 7 states from suing over alleged discrimination under Voting Rights Act.

Fed’s Kugler Urges Holding Interest Rates Steady Amid Tariff-Driven Inflation Risks

Trump and senior admin officials say Federal Reserve is too slow to reduce rates, but Adriana Kugler says maintain interest rates at their elevated levels.