Supreme Court weighs local governments' climate change lawsuits against oil and gas companiesThe Supreme Court is considering whether local governments can sue oil and gas companies for climate change costs. On Monday, key justices expressed skepticism about the potential flood of litigation if the case from Boulder, Colorado, proceeds. Chief Justice John Roberts questioned the implications of allowing municipalities nationwide to file similar…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyJohn Robertssupreme court climate lawsuit hearing
John Thune tees up doomed votes on data centers and stock tradingBoth the Ratepayer Protection Act and a second bill restricting stock trading by members of Congress are slated to fail on Wednesday.Washington Examiner7d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetJohn ThuneHR 7008HR 9340senate votes on ethics bills
Republican candidate Dan Cox calls for statewide data center ban, criticizes Moore orderRepublican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox criticized Gov. Wes Moore’s executive order establishing a regulatory and review framework for data centers in MarylaBaltimore News12d agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanetWes Mooremaryland data center regulation
Moore signs executive order establishing Maryland's data center policy. Here's what it says.Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order establishing a standardized review process for data centers, as well as creating a Maryland Data Center Task Force and Data Center Dashboard.CBS News13d agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanetWes Mooremaryland data center policy
Thune says he is open to diesel export banSenate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said he is "open to exploring" a ban on diesel exports to help curb the historically high prices.Washington Examiner21d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyJohn Thunediesel export ban proposal
Maryland’s green energy mandates are driving a 50.9% spike in electric billsMaryland electricity bills have jumped 50.9% over five years, reaching 24% above the national average. Governor Wes Moore blames utility profiteering and data center demand, while critics point to state decarbonization mandates. Climate Solutions Now Act and RGGI carbon fees have pushed fossil fuel plants toward closure, forcing Maryland to import 43% of…Natural News26d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetWes Mooremaryland energy price spike
Gov. Wes Moore evolves on data centers as Amazon project surges aheadMaryland Gov. Wes Moore is striking an evolving tone on the state’s data center boom just two years after his administration helped clear regulatory hurdles forWJLA1mo agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyWes Mooremaryland data center boom
Thune says Senate path for E15 has hurdle from small oil refineriesUS Sen. Majority Leader John Thune says year-round E15 ethanol sales need compromises with small oil refineries to pass the Senate.Aberdeen News2mo agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyJohn Thunee15 year round sales debate
