Senate reaches deal on bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsSenators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy.Santa Rosa Press Democrat8d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetenergy permitting bill deal
Wildfire and water research grants saved as Trump EPA permanently restores $19 million in University of California research grantsThe Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to permanently restore about $19 million in University of California research grants — including studies into wildfire-smoke health effects and water management — it had previously canceled, according to a settlement filed in federal court Wednesday.Santa Rosa Press Democrat14d agoWhole story →HealthPlanetepa research grants settlement
Judge rules EPA illegally terminated $7 billion solar programA federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the Trump administration illegally terminated a $7 billion Solar for All program intended to make solar power accessible to more than 900,000 lower-income Americans.Santa Rosa Press Democrat20d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyepa solar program ruling
Gilroy Holding Center halted by courtA federal judge has ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to halt construction on a planned detention facility in Gilroy.Santa Rosa Press Democrat26d agoWhole story →JusticePlanetgilroy detention center halt
