Laws & Regulations

"E.P.A. Says It Will Eliminate Its Scientific Research Arm"

"The Environmental Protection Agency said on Friday that it would eliminate its scientific research arm and begin firing hundreds of chemists, biologists, toxicologists and other scientists, after denying for months that it intended to do so."

Source: NYTimes, 07/21/2025

"Interior Secretary Says Alcatraz Will Be Renovated For Criminals"

"Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Attorney General Pam Bondi toured the halls of Alcatraz prison at Golden Gate National Recreation Area on Thursday, marveling over some of the names of "the rock's" most notorious prisoners to announce that the crumbling facility would be renovated to house "the most dangerous criminals and illegals."

Source: National Parks Traveler, 07/18/2025

Interior to Put Wind and Solar Projects Through Stricter Political Review

"The Trump administration said on Thursday that it would apply new layers of political review to wind and solar projects, potentially creating hurdles for renewable energy developments across the country."

Source: NYTimes, 07/18/2025

"E.P.A. Delays Required Cleanups of Toxic Coal Ash Landfills"

"The Environmental Protection Agency said on Thursday that it would give utility companies an additional year to begin cleaning up contamination from toxic coal ash landfills across the country."

Source: NYTimes, 07/18/2025

"Trump Exempts Scores of Plants From Biden’s Pollution Rules"

"President Donald Trump is allowing chemical makers, coal-fired power plants and other facilities to bypass a range of environmental regulations on grounds that the waivers are needed for national security purposes."

Source: Bloomberg, 07/18/2025

"OSHA Just Reduced the Value of a Worker’s Life"

"The Trump administration slashed fines for safety violations by small businesses and other employers and plans to reduce already rare workplace inspections. Experts say that will lead to more worker injuries, illnesses and deaths."

Source: Inside Climate News, 07/17/2025

20 States Sue FEMA For Canceling Grant Program To Prevent Natural Disasters

"Twenty Democratic-led states filed suit Wednesday against the Federal Emergency Management Agency, challenging the elimination of a long-running grant program that helps communities guard against damage from natural disasters."

Source: AP, 07/17/2025

Senate Passes $9 Billion In Spending Cuts To Public Broadcasting, Foreign Aid

"The Senate has passed about $9 billion in federal spending cuts requested by President Donald Trump, including deep reductions to public broadcasting and foreign aid, moving forward on one of the president’s top priorities despite concerns from several Republican senators."

Source: AP, 07/17/2025

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