Gov. Braun pushes for NIPSCO investigation as thousands remain without powerAfter nearly two weeks without power for thousands of people across northwest Indiana, Gov. Mike Braun is calling for an investigation into NIPSCO.NBC 5 Chicago1mo agoWhole story →PlanetMike Braunnipsco power outage investigation
South Carolina leads in conserving farms, forests, habitatsA love of the land has helped South Carolina become a national leader in land conservation, protecting farms, forests and landscapes. That commitment must continue after Gov. Henry McMaster departs.Charleston Post and Courier1mo agoWhole story →PlanetHenry McMastersouth carolina conservation funding
Indiana governor directs state to investigate NIPSCO as power outages last nearly 2 weeksIndiana Gov. Mike Braun called for a thorough review of NIPSCO's preparedness for storm damage, including whether the utility protected its infrastructure and kept the vegetation near its power lines cleared.Chicago Sun-Times1mo agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentMike Braunindiana power outage investigation
Colorado lawmakers make bipartisan call for Trump to grant federal aid for wildfires after previous denialsColorado Gov. Jared Polis is requesting a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, just months after the administration denied similar requests for disaster recovery aid.The Aspen Times1mo agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentJared Poliscolorado wildfire aid request
Sunrise Movement co-founder William Lawrence arrested for resisting police in 2013Sunrise Movement co-founder William Lawrence, challenging Rep. Tom Barrett in a Michigan House race, was once arrested for resisting police during a Line 5 pipeline protest.Fox News1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetTom Barrettmichigan house race
Opinion: America needs more energyThe state director of Americans for Prosperity is putting a new bill from U.S. Sen. Alan Armstrong in the spotlight as legislation that Oklahoma needs to lead the way inTulsa World1mo agoWhole story →PlanetAlan Armstrong
Gov. Jared Polis requests Major Disaster Declaration from White House to aid in 'Apsen Acres' fire recoveryDENVER, Colo. (KRDO) - On Sunday, Colorado Governor Jared Polis made a formal, comprehensive request to the federal government asking for help recoveringKRDO1mo agoWhole story →BuildPlanetJared Poliscolorado wildfire recovery
Fast-moving wildfire amid shifting winds threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuateOfficials say a fast-growing wildfire in Reno, Nevada, was human-caused. The Hawk Fire grew to 13,000 acres Sunday and is uncontained. Some 42,000 residents have been ordered evacuated and another 45,000 encouraged to leave so that firefighters can reach hot spots more easily. Authorities confirmed several structures have been destroyed and that six…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →PlanetJoe Lombardohawk fire evacuation
