Federally-Funded Solar Beer, Moonshine, and Bags of Air – Its Waste Watch No.4
Congressman Steve Russell (OK-5), a member of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, released his fourth edition of Waste Watch. Like the three editions released in 2015, the February 2016 publication singles out examples of government programs...
SEIA Statement on Nevada PUC Decision
The Nevada Public Utilities Commission (PUC) decided to implement drastic changes that will not grandfather in the state's existing solar customer. This decision is at odds with public comments by all outside parties and the majority of customers who s...
CLS Issues Guide to Property Owners and Renters Targeted by Sharswood/Blumberg Eminent Domain Process
The Philadelphia Housing Authority and its agent, the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, have identified over 1000 properties in the Sharswood/Blumberg neighborhood that it seeks to take through eminent domain proceedings.
Public meeting to discuss early plans for downtown Hennepin Avenue reconstruction in 2020
The City of Minneapolis is beginning to plan the reconstruction of Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis in 2020. On Wednesday, Feb. 17, the scope of the project and the early planning work will be discussed at a public meeting.
Attorney General’s Office Enters Multi-Million Dollar Settlement with KB HOME
The Florida Attorney General’s Office today announced a multi-million dollar settlement with home builder KB HOME and its Florida subsidiaries. The Attorney General’s Office entered a stipulated consent decree and final judgment to resolve a three-...
Rogers Announces $2.5 million for Town of Martin Redevelopment
U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced $2.5 million in federal funding for the Town of Martin Redevelopment Project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) released the 2016 work plan, which included funds to continue acquiring property for ...
Rogers Announces $6 Million for Flood Control in the City of Cumberland
U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced $6 million in federal funding for continued flood protection projects in the City of Cumberland. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) released the 2016 work plan, which included property acquisitions,...
KENNEDY, MARKEY RESPOND TO RESULTS OF NEW ENGLAND ELECTRICITY CAPACITY AUCTION
With their constituents already paying the highest energy rates in the continental United States, Congressman Joe Kennedy III and Senator Edward J. Markey again raised concerns about costs, specifically ISO-NE’s 10th Forward Capacity Auction (FCA10) ...
Simpson Applauds Supreme Court’s Decision on Clean Power Plant Rule
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to temporarily block one of the EPA’s rules regulating carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants
Rep. Todd Young renews call to enact his REINS Act on heels of Supreme...
Congressman Todd Young (R-IN) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked implementation of the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan: “This unprecedented decision to halt of one of President Obama's signature regulations ...
House Passes Safe Drinking Water Act to Protect People from Contaminated Water
the House passed H.R. 4470, the Safe Drinking Water Act Improved Compliance Awareness Act, a bill that ensures the public will learn of excessive lead levels in drinking water by setting forth how and when states, EPA and drinking water utilities must ...
Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Lorraine in Ellsworth Co.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the public water supply for the City of Lorraine located in Ellsworth County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure due to a water main break...
Coats Statement on Supreme Court’s Stay of Obama Clean Power Plan
Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's stay of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new and heavy-handed regulations on coal-fired power plants
Senator Hatch Applauds Supreme Court’s Stay of EPA “Clean Power Plan”
Responding to the Supreme Court’s issuance of a stay on the EPA’s heavy-handed regulations on coal-fired power plants, Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, the senior Republican in the United States Senate, applauded the decision.
Rep. Messer responds to SCOTUS decision to delay the EPA’s Clean Power Plan
Congressman Luke Messer (IN-06) released the following statement after the Supreme Court blocked the enforcement of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Clean Power Plan while litigation continues
Coats, Donnelly Express Optimism about HUD Proposal to Clarify RV Definition
U.S. Senators Dan Coats (R-Ind.) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) expressed cautious optimism regarding the proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that would more clearly exempt recreational vehicles (RVs) from manufactu...
Households Should Be Prepared, Winterize Your Pipes
The frigid weather entering the region and lasting through the weekend makes household pipes and WSSC pipes – especially the older ones -- vulnerable to breaks and leaks
Klobuchar, Franken, and Peterson Announce $7.6 Million to Support Marsh Lake Restoration Project
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Collin Peterson, today announced a $7.6 million investment to support the Marsh Lake Restoration Project. In December, the lawmakers sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
Governor Baker, Mayor Walsh Announce Joint Community Redevelopment Venture in Downtown Boston
State and city partnership with Veolia will explore strategic redevelopment of MassDOT District 6 and steam facility for economic growth, transit-oriented affordable housing and open space
Cardin Bill Would More Than Triple Funds Available to States for Fixing Crumbling and...
Building on legislation he introduced in previous sessions of Congress, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), a senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has introduced new legislation (S. 2532) to dramatically increase the authori...
Cardin Decries Supreme Court Decision to Halt Clean-Power Plan
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), a senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s Decision to halt enforcement of the Clean-Power Plan while challenges work through...
Markey, Kennedy Respond To Results Of New England Electricity Capacity Auction
With their constituents already paying the highest energy rates in the continental United States, Congressman Joe Kennedy III and Senator Edward J. Markey again raised concerns about costs, specifically ISO-NE’s 10th Forward Capacity Auction (FCA10) ...
Bustos Passes Amendment in Transportation Committee to Give Veterans Hiring Preference
Today, at the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee markup of the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) introduced and passed an amendment to ensure that veterans receive hiring preference ...
“Supreme Court Has Sided With the American People,” Westerman says of Gas Emissions Ruling
Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement Thursday (Feb. 11) in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to temporarily block the Obama Administration’s greenhouse gas emissions rules on power plant
Donnelly, Coats Express Optimism about HUD Proposal to Clarify RV Definition
U.S. Senators Joe Donnelly and Dan Coats expressed cautious optimism regarding the proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that would more clearly exempt recreational vehicles (RVs) from manufactured housing standa...
Simpson Applauds Supreme Court’s Decision on Clean Power Plant Rule
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to temporarily block one of the EPA’s rules regulating carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants.
CARTER SAYS NO TO HOUSING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS
Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) introduced the Resist Executive Amnesty on Defense Installations (READI) Act which will prohibit any illegal alien from being housed on our military installations. The Obama Administration is planning to force several mili...
Whitfield Praises Supreme Court’s Stay of Clean Power Plan
U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-01), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power, released the following statement after the Supreme Court issued a stay of the Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan
House Democrats Ask Internal Revenue Service to Improve Access to Housing
Earlier today, Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN), Rep. Joe Crowley (D-NY), and 12 other House Democrats sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service asking the agency to clarify the tax form used by non-profit hospitals in order to encourage investments in s...
SCOTUS Halts EPA’s Illegal Job-Killing Power Plan
U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) issued the following statement regarding last night’s U.S. Supreme Court decision to stay implementation of President Obama’s Clean Power Plan (CPP) until current litigation is resolved.
