With support from loggers and (some) environmentalists, Congress unites on major wildfire billThe proposed legislation comes at a time of increasingly devastating wildfires.Hartford Courant26d agoWhole story →Planetwildfire bill markup
Rep. Lauren Boebert’s son sentenced to 20 days jail for violating probationA Colorado judge on Thursday sentenced U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s son, Tyler, for violating the terms of his probation in a credit card and identity theft case in Garfield County.Hartford Courant26d agoWhole story →JusticeLauren Boebert
House tees up vote on Russia sanctions bill, but prospects for passage are uncertainThe House Rules Committee has scheduled a meeting on the bill Monday.Hartford Courant26d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyrussia sanctions bill vote
Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet programIn June, the FCC announced it would be exploring changes to the E-Rate program.Hartford Courant26d agoWhole story →BuildEducatione rate program review
Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant openA federal court is declaring that the Energy Department exceeded its authority when it forced a Michigan coal-fired power plant to stay open past its scheduled retirement date last year.Hartford Courant26d agoWhole story →Planetcourt ruling on coal plant order
