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What This Means for You A new federal initiative will guide conservation and public lands policy as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. The Bureau of Land Management is simplifying …
Interior Launches ‘MABA 250’ Conservation Agenda, Eases Access to Construction Materials Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Dave McCormick said he has secured more than $270 million in federal funding for projects across Pennsylvania, channeling money into public safety, infrastructure, education, healthcare, economic …
$270M Floods Pennsylvania as McCormick Steers Federal Funds Home Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation last Monday rolled out sweeping regulatory changes aimed at lowering energy costs while moving to accelerate reconstruction of two of the Mid-Atlantic’s …
DOT Unveils Cost-Cutting Energy Rules, Fast-Tracks Key Bridge Rebuilds Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump has temporarily rolled back key federal emissions requirements on coke oven facilities, issuing a two-year exemption that the administration says is necessary to …
Trump Grants Two-Year Reprieve From EPA Rule in Bid to Protect U.S. Steel Supply Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators are moving to ease diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) rules that have triggered sudden speed and power losses in trucks and equipment, unveiling guidance that urges …
EPA, SBA Move to Curb DEF-Related Shutdowns, Projecting Major Savings for Family Farms Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced major reforms to its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations aimed at streamlining project approvals and reducing regulatory delays …
USDA Overhauls Environmental Review Rules to Cut Red Tape and Support Rural America Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania households and businesses are set to benefit significantly from newly updated national appliance efficiency standards, projected to bring substantial financial and environmental gains. According to an analysis …
New Appliance Efficiency Standards Promise Savings for Pennsylvanians Read More